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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Monroe's $110M bond package gets state approval

Plus, a free drive-thru recycling day Saturday at the Civic Center.

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Ouachita Green's drive-thru recycling day is Saturday at the Monroe Civic Center

Ouachita Green's drive-thru runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Monroe Civic Center

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  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Drive-thru recycling drop-off
Date
Sat., Nov. 14
Open to
Ouachita Parish households

Source: KNOE

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WhenWhat
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Drive-thru recycling drop-off
DateSat., Nov. 14
Open toOuachita Parish households

If you've got old furniture or scrap metal taking up space, Saturday is your day. is hosting its drive-thru America Recycles Day event on Sat., Nov. 14, a day ahead of the national observance on Sun., Nov. 15.

  • Cost: free
  • Bring: your driver's license, to verify residency
  • Perk: each vehicle can take a free native tree on the way out

The event takes recyclables, furniture, scrap metal and more, but not paint or hazardous chemicals. Other Louisiana communities are joining in too: Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliates are hosting events through November for America Recycles Day.

The drive-thru lands the day before America Recycles Day

November 2026

  • Ouachita Green drive-thru
  • America Recycles Day

Bring your driver's license.

Sources: KNOE, Bossier Press-Tribune

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News Notes

Bond package

The Louisiana has approved Monroe's proposed $110 million bond package. The money will be drawn in two rounds, with $60 million planned first for street repairs, drainage improvements and park upgrades. The package also includes dedicated funding for each City Council district. KEDMMyArkLaMiss

Monroe's bond package totals $110 million, with $60 million planned first

$110 million
bond package the State Bond Commission approved
$60 million
planned for the first round of spending

Sources: KEDM, MyArkLaMiss

Garden grants

The Monroe Garden Club plans to award around $4,700 in beautification grants, up to $1,000 per recipient. Applications open Nov. 16 and are due Jan. 15, 2027, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities, including schools, are eligible. KNOE

Student honor

Ouachita Parish High senior Jaden Holliman, 17, was named the district's High School Student of the Year. He is one of 34 winners among nearly 17,000 students districtwide. KNOE

Maternal health

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority has launched a maternal health initiative offering new services for pregnant and parenting women dealing with substance use and mental health issues. Public information director Daniel Perea says it aims to improve the lives of mothers across North Louisiana. MyArkLaMiss

NOVA Bastrop

The NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana opened a new location in Bastrop on Tuesday. Organizers say it lets NOVA expand its services in Northeast Louisiana. MyArkLaMiss

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Friday the 13th is getting a big top. The Barak Shrine Circus, produced by Hamid Circus, sets up at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe on Friday, Nov. 13. It's billed as a "circus with a purpose," aiding North Louisiana Child Needs and Barak Shrine causes. Bad luck? Not under this tent.

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Morning Monroeto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Monroe's $110M bond package gets state approval

Plus, a free drive-thru recycling day Saturday at the Civic Center.

The TLDR

  1. Ouachita Green's recycling drive-thru is Saturday at the Civic Center
  2. Monroe's $110 million bond package gets state approval
  3. Monroe Garden Club grants open Nov. 16
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