Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area. You will also find a few sites that are just plain interesting, and some just for fun!
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West Monroe Police Department - West Monroe's FINEST! WMPD was the first Accredited police dept. in the state of LA.
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United Way Providers - Links to services in northeast LA.
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Children's Coalition - spearheads initiatives in 4 key areas- Health Care for Children, Early Care & Education, Youth Leadership and Parenting. It's a wonderful resource for our children.
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Our Congressman - The Honorable Rodney Alexander works hard for his constituents.
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LA's Senior Senator - First elected in 1997, Mary is a strong voice for us in Washington.
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Explore Louisiana - Sights and sounds and smells. There's no place like Louisiana! Click here to plan a trip.
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LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo - Yes, we have a zoo in the area. We even have white tigers!
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Ouachita River Level - Forecast for river levels and flood stage.
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Twin City Ballet - The dancers are 100% Southern, sophisticated, and dazzling! Don't miss this treat for Northeast Louisiana.
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KEDM--Public Radio for Northeast LA - Outstanding local news and music to suit all tastes. Combined with award-winning National Public Radio programs, KEDM is a treat! 90.3FM
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West Monroe Tourist Info - Want to know what's happening in the Twin Cities? Looking for a place to stay, or a good restaurant? Click here for the full story.
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Humane Society Adoption Center - Find your next best friend at the Adoption Center. Here, you can see pictures of pets available for new homes.
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All Things Southern - Enjoy a chat on the porch with a modern-day Southern belle. Entertaining and informational!
PS. This is the small town in LA where I grew up.
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High Delta Safari Park - Trail rides & covered wagon tours on a spectacular 2000+Acres near Delhi, LA.
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Impresario's Choice - presents The Broadway Series at The Monroe Civic Center Theatre. Its mission includes bringing high quality national touring Broadway musicals to Northeast Louisiana.
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Local Movie Schedules - Find out what's showing at Tinseltown & other nearby theatres.
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Louisiana Cotton Museum - Located in Lake Providence, the museum is dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of cotton cultivation, and its influence on life in LA. Very interesting.
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Ouachita Parish Library - Books, books, books! The library has books, videos, cd's, and other treasures. Browse the catalog and find out all about it.
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Pecanland Mall - Shopping for the northeast LA/south AR region. If you have a teenager, you already know where it is!
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Poverty Point Historic Site - Poverty Point was the home to a civilization that flourished more than 3000 years ago. Fascinating!
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Quick Facts - Monroe/West Monroe--Easy to use data from the US Census Bureau.
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West Monroe Chamber of Commerce - A guide to West Monroe & West Ouachita.
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LA Dept. of Education - This site provides more information than you ever thought possible about every school in the state--both public and private. From "TOPS" scholarship guidelines to the just-released performance reports on each school for the year 2002, you'll find it here. It also has some pretty cool online learning activities.
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Ouachita Parish Schools - Official site of the largest area school system.
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Monroe City Schools - Public schools within the city of Monroe.
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| LA's Virtual School - Online school gives students access to Advanced Placement, College Dual Enrollment and Core Curriculum. | |
LA Delta Community College - Programs of study for associate degrees.
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Nationwide School Reports - GreatSchools.net is an objective source of school information on elementary, middle and high schools. Includes public, private, and charter schools.
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| Ouachita Christian School - Well-respected for academics & sports. | |
| Local Businesses | |
A Store Room - When it comes to storing your valuable (or otherwise!)possessions, you deserve the best. Climate-controlled.
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anna-marie weis, photography - Beautiful portraits, ideal weddings. Talent is abundant with this gifted local photographer.
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Duck Commander - Duck hunters are driven, possessed, relentless. DuckCommander is renowned across the USA for superb top-flight duck calls, videos, and other accessories.
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Haynes Piano Services - Serving the local area, Mr. Haynes has 20 years' experience in caring for pianos. He's the expert!
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Maggie Moo's ice cream & treatery - West Monroe's newest place for personal indulgences. You'll find ice cream "so fresh it moos!"
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Mini Scholars - Since 1992, Mini Scholars has been dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and preschool in a safe, fun environment.
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Panola Gourmet Pepper Co. - Panola Pepper Sauce is enjoyed by millions of people around the world! Believe it or not, it is produced in my hometown, Lake Providence.
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Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant - Warehouse No.1 Restaurant, situated at the foot of Olive Street in Monroe, overlooks the picturesque Ouachita River, which has been described by National Geographic Magazine as one of the ten most beautiful rivers in America.
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Wild Bird Center of Monroe - Your Ultimate Backyard Nature Store¿
The Wild Bird Center of Monroe, LA is your resource for backyard bird watching and feeding. One of my favorite places!
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| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Relocation Links | |
| West Monroe Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
How to move pets! - Fluffy and Fido deserve special treatment while moving to their new home.
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Library of Congress - Research all of the USA, and then some. More than just books.
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
Moving costs. - This site has a handy calculator for estimating your moving costs from one state or city to another in the USA.
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MovingScam.com - Before you book your move, be sure to check out this site. It will help you protect yourself...and your possessions.
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National Weather - Find weather info anywhere in the USA.
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North American Van Lines - North American Van Lines promises to get your belongings to your new home safely and economically. If you act now, through the CENTURY 21 Connections program, you will receive:
A minimum 40% discount on state to state moves and receive $20,000 of Maximum Value Protection provided at no charge (a $170.00 value) from participating locations. Would you like their phone number?
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Official City Sites - Find area info sites across the world!
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Quick Facts - Research any county within the US with easy-to-use data from the Census Bureau.
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US State Departments of Education - See the list of all 50 states.
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USPS Movers' Guide - Don't forget to change your address!
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Utilities, schools, city services--all the phone numbers. - The place to find the phone numbers you need for West Monroe services, newspapers, hospitals, schools, etc.
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| Me...Retire? Yippee! | |
Retire in Louisiana - Click here for the Top 10 Reasons to retire in Louisiana. Besides these good reasons, we want you here!
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Senior Resources - Bringing wisdom to the net. This site is filled with good information for those of us over 50.
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Social Security - Apply for Social Security benefits online. Information on all programs.
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Wired Seniors - Wired Seniors; Seniors Search; Travel Mates; SeniorsMatch; Discussion Forum; Seniors Helping Seniors; Seniors Discount Mall
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| Just for Kids | |
Amazing Adventures - Real-along stories, pages to color and activities to build your imagination.
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Children's Museum - Designed to make learning fun, the museum offers a hands-on environment in which kids of all ages can actively learn about the world around them. (We like Bubble Works!)
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Cyber Surfari - An internet treasure hunt. Let me know who wins!
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Fun Sites - U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun.
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Kids Next Door - A fun, interactive site for younger children.
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The White House - See pictures of White House pets and "other occupants."
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- Louisiana Lions Camp is a fun, residential summer camp for boys and girls of Louisiana with Mental and Physical Challenges, Diabetes, and Pulmonary Disorders. It's also FREE!
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| Maps | |
LA Road & Lane Closures - Click on the map to view the road closures for an area of the state or a list of statewide road closures.
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Terra Server - Aerial & topo maps of the entire USA (& world!). You can find a view of your street address here. Info provided by US Geo. Services & Microsoft. | |
| Tax Information | |
Homeowner deductions information - IRS info. It's good news for a change.
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How to report moving expenses - You have to keep up with all your expenses, but it's worth it.
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LA Tax Filing - Find out how little we pay in taxes in LA; then file online for free.
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Selling your home - IRS info--it can be easier on your pocketbook than you think.
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| Interesting & Fun Sites | |
Home Energy Saver - An easy way to do an energy audit yourself.
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| Mold, Moisture & Your Home. - FREE report from the EPA (in .pdf format) that you can read, print or download. | |
Pathways to Peace - A little time for reflection. You're sure to enjoy the beautiful scenes and soothing music. You can also send free e-greeting cards.
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Side Step - A FREE service that searches dozens of travel sites at once for the best deal. Amazing!
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Total News - All the news, on the net, all the time.
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| Web Tips & Tricks | |
| e-Powered Professionals Directory - Epowered Professionals Real Estate Agents Directory |
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Net Lingo - NetLingo is an award-winning dictionary of Internet terms. It contains thousands of words and definitions that describe the online world of business, technology, and communication.
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| Switchboard.com - Just about the best online telephone book I've found. Phone numbers for people and businesses from all over the coutry. You can also use the reverse search to find the people who own a number. | |
Z-57 Websites - Would you like a web presence for yourself? For the best on the web--content, speed, & response to what YOU want--call Z57, 800-899-8148.
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