I had to pass on this story. Hope you enjoy it like I did. GayleA lesson that should be taught in all schools ... And colleges! Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to b
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07/17/2010
First glance is very deceiving, so stop by to see this lovely home yourself. It features 5BR/3baths in over 3100 sq.ft. of living area! The master BR alone is big enough for a basketball game! And, you're sure to love the huge walk-in closets. Updated in 2008, it has new fixtures, new doors, hard
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07/17/2010
Every inch of this home speaks of quality and elegance, yet it is still very relaxing. Designed as a showcase home for the builder and his interior-decorator wife, it has only A+ fixtures, appliances and finishes. Enter into the marble foyer and immediately know this home is special! Formal livin
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07/10/2010
Who can resist a PURPLE warehouse? The Children's Museum is offering fun, fun, fun this summer! Located at 323 Walnut St., Monroe, near the Warehouse Restaurant. Wednesdays in July from 9:00-2:00Bring your lunch and a smile and we promise to fill your day with projects, stories, games and fun.
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07/08/2010
This Saturday, July 10, 2010. FREE Drop In Children's activity at the Masur. Liquid watercolor painting for children of all ages - bring your child to the Masur Museum Carriage House between noon and 5 pm for a free art activity and also visit the 47th Annual Juried Competition. Address: 1400 S.
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07/08/2010
By Greg Hilburn • ghilburn@thenewsstar.com • July 7, 2010 Monroe's Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Ouachita and Union parishes, has been named Southern Business & Development magazine's Small Market of the Year for Economic Development, while Louisiana shared top honors with
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07/07/2010
If you were under contract on a home purchase by April 30, Congress has just granted an additional three months to close the deal and claim the homebuyer tax credit of$6500 to $8000. Lenders have reported they need more time to clear a backlog of 180,000 homebuyers nationwide, said Sen. Harry Re
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06/16/2010
Top 3 Myths About Foreclosures With all the talk about foreclosed homes and short sales on the market, it is tempting to believe all the pros and cons you hear about buying a bank-owned property. 1. Foreclosures sell at massive discounts, compared to other homes.Reality check: while foreclosures
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06/16/2010
The home market is always busy in Indian Lakes! This popular community was built around 3 lakes, and now has more than 530 households. Drew Elementary, Westridge Middle and West Monroe High Schools serve this area. Currently, only 9 homes are for sale ranging in price from $157,000 to $649,500--q
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06/15/2010
From Forbes: More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008. Here's a map that helps you see where people are moving to/from Ouachita Parish: http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.html?preload=22073 You may be surprised t
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06/15/2010