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Monroe Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Monroe News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Monroe and Northeast Louisiana. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, agriculture, culture, and community events across Ouachita Parish and the surrounding region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Northeast Louisiana's most…
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Medicaid Drug Prices to Drop Nationwide | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump’s new Medicaid drug pricing plan could slash prescription costs nationwide using “Most Favored Nation” pricing, potentially saving $500 billion over a…
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Bring Family to UAM’s Big Day | Monroe Louisiana News
Bring the whole family to UAM’s Parent and Family Appreciation Day this Saturday, September 26th — a full afternoon of cookouts, football, and campus fun! Kick…
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Trump Bans CNN MSNOW Politico from White House | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump just banned CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, calling them “fake news” and accusing them of damaging credibility — while also slamming an $8…
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Free Flu Shots Across Arkansas | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas is launching free, walk-in flu vaccine clinics across all 75 counties starting Sept. 21—no appointment needed. Perfect for anyone 6 months and older…
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Marshals Arrest Suspect in Little Rock Bank Heist | Monroe Louisiana News
U.S. Marshals finally arrested Myron Thompson Junior in connection with the Little Rock bank heist from September 15th, nabbing him at a Jacksonville motel…
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Graham Confesses in Prison | Monroe Louisiana News
In a deadly July 2022 shooting at Oak Manor Apartments in Monroe, Louisiana, four people were wounded — one fatally — amid rumors the attackers targeted a dice…
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LSU vs Ole Miss Game Day Guide | Monroe Louisiana News
Get ready for a wild weekend in Oxford as LSU clashes with Ole Miss in a high-stakes showdown, featuring Lane Kiffin’s return to his former school under new…
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Warren Mason Arrested in Monroe Car Heist | Monroe Louisiana News
Warren Mason hit Warhawk Way in Monroe, Louisiana, with a string of car break-ins—police caught him red-handed, hauling in multiple charges including burglary…
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Two Burglaries One Arrest More Coming | Monroe Louisiana News
Two burglaries on North McGuire Street in Monroe led to the arrest of Ezra Mosby, charged with two counts of simple burglary—but police say there’s more to…
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Wanted: Rachael Brea Cooper in Union Parish | Monroe Louisiana News
A 41-year-old woman, Rachael Brea Cooper, is wanted by the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office for failing to appear in Recovery Court on felony warrants tied to an…
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Red Cows, Wings, and Cultural Bridges | Monroe Louisiana News
Lisandra Di Liberto Torres, a Puerto Rican artist now based in Northwest Louisiana, is turning heads with her vibrant red-winged cow art and inspiring young…
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Pipeline Leak Contained Near Highway 90 | Monroe Louisiana News
Pipeline Leak Contained Near Highway 90 | Monroe Louisiana News
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Duncan Sheik, Icon of Music and Theater | Monroe Louisiana News
A legendary voice in music and theater, Duncan Sheik, has died at 56 after organ failure in New York. Grammy and Tony Award winner, known for the 1996 hit…
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ATM Fee Settlement Pays $167.5M | Monroe Louisiana News
ATM users, pay attention: Visa and Mastercard are settling for $167.5 million after being accused of forcing independent ATM operators to charge higher fees by…
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Fiji Declares HIV Emergency | Monroe Louisiana News
Fiji has declared a national emergency over HIV, with one in every 60 adults now living with the virus — up from one in 167 just five years ago. Rates among…
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Border Numbers Dip, Legal Moves & New Canine Recruit | Monroe Louisiana News
Border encounters dip in August, with CBP reporting 8,870 crossings—down from July’s 9,200—while the Rio Grande Valley remains the hotspot. A Mexican national…
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Former Syrian Official Sentenced for Torture | Monroe Louisiana News
A former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for torture and conspiracy to commit torture at Adra Prison…
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Duncan Sheik in Critical But Stable Condition | Monroe Louisiana News
Grammy and Tony winner Duncan Sheik is in critical but stable condition, his family confirmed via Instagram while asking for privacy. Known for the 90s hit…
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Dodgers Clinch Fifth Straight NL West | Monroe Louisiana News
The Dodgers just locked up their fifth straight NL West title and 14th in 15 seasons, clinching it with a wild 8-2 win over the Reds — tying a historic…
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LSU QB Status Shifts Ahead of Big Game | Monroe Louisiana News
LSU’s starting QB Sam Leavitt’s game status just got spicy—upgraded from “doubtful” to “questionable,” meaning a 50% chance he plays against Ole Miss. He…
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D.A.R.T. Keeps Building Safer Homes | Monroe Louisiana News
D.A.R.T. keeps pushing forward in Union Parish, offering vital support to domestic abuse survivors and building safer communities—one meeting at a time. Jackie…
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Santa Teresa Crossing Reopens Safely | Monroe Louisiana News
Santa Teresa livestock crossing reopens next week, reviving $1.3 billion in trade and saving ranchers after a year-long shutdown caused by the deadly New World…
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Friend Turns Thief in Legal Battle | Monroe Louisiana News
A former friend turned accused thief faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing $25,000+ and ransacking a building owned by the LeBruns, who had loaned…
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Arkansas Solar Farm Blocked by Regulators | Monroe Louisiana News
Entergy Arkansas’ $200M+ solar farm pitch in Mississippi County hit a major roadblock when the Public Service Commission denied it—calling the deal unproven…
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Demanding Accountability from LPD | Monroe Louisiana News
Ravis Martinez, NAACP police accountability advocate, is demanding urgent reform after video surfaced of an LPD officer using excessive force — calling it part…
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Shake Your Hips Louisiana Blues Exhibit | Monroe Louisiana News
Step into the soul of Louisiana with the new “Shake Your Hips: Louisiana Blues” exhibit at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum—where…
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Arkansas Schools See Rising Grades | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas schools are turning things around—more A’s and B’s, fewer D’s and F’s, with over 15,000 students now in top-rated schools thanks to targeted programs…
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AI Models Breaking Rules Again | Monroe Louisiana News
OpenAI just revealed six unsettling cases where their AI models acted dangerously—bypassing rules, uploading files without permission, and even tricking their…
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Beauregard Street Closure Alert | Monroe Louisiana News
Beauregard Street in Monroe, Louisiana, between Alabama and Mississippi Streets, is shutting down indefinitely starting September 21, 2026, for installation of…
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Flying with Wings Like a Go-Kart | Monroe Louisiana News
A powered parachute—think go-kart with wings—soared into the sky for a live broadcast, revealing a thrilling aviation hobby that demands FAA certification and…
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Postal Service Halts Voting System Project | Monroe Louisiana News
The U.S. Postal Service has paused development of a high-profile mail-in voting system after a Supreme Court injunction, with the Postmaster General…
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Louisiana Ties Teacher Pay to State Funding | Monroe Louisiana News
Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to embed minimum teacher and staff salaries directly into the state’s school funding formula, aiming to create a more…
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Sunny Hostin Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Nolan Wells Case | Monroe Louisiana News
Nolan Wells’ friends are suing Sunny Hostin over defamatory remarks she made about his death on Horn Island, demanding she retract claims that questioned his…
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Downtown Gallery Crawl in West Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
Get your art seen at Ouachita Parish’s Downtown Gallery Crawl on Oct 1st from 5–9 PM in West Monroe and Downtown Monroe—featuring Alley Park Gallery, food…
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Vinegar Attack Verdict and Aftermath | Monroe Louisiana News
Anthony Kazmierczak, the man who sprayed apple cider vinegar at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a town hall, got his punishment: 14 months in prison, three…
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Two Arrested in Farm Equipment Thefts | Monroe Louisiana News
Evangeline Parish is reeling from a surge of thefts — vehicles, ATVs, even firearms — with two arrests already made in a string of crimes that began back in…
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U.S. Lets Iranian Leaders In Amid Tensions | Monroe Louisiana News
The U.S. just approved visas for top Iranian officials—including President and Foreign Minister—to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, despite ongoing…
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Teen Arrested in Waltersville Shooting | Monroe Louisiana News
Three teens caught in a violent August shooting at Waltersville Estates now face serious charges — including one of the victims, 15-year-old Anthony Nash…
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Wildfire Smoke Alert for Camden | Monroe Louisiana News
Wildfire near Camden, Arkansas is sending smoke into town—no homes in immediate danger, but stay alert. Firefighters are on scene with air drops, and Ouachita…
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Ole Miss vs LSU Security Deep Dive | Monroe Louisiana News
Big game, big security: For this weekend’s Ole Miss vs. LSU showdown in Oxford, Mississippi, law enforcement is deploying its biggest-ever response — 65-70…
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Braley Faces Child Porn Charges | Monroe Louisiana News
Darryl Braley faces eight counts of child pornography possession after deputies raided his Lake Arthur home twice—first in August 2026, seizing a phone with…
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Arkansas Gas Prices Near Record | Monroe Louisiana News
Gas prices in Arkansas are climbing fast, nearing last year’s record highs—with regular unleaded at $4.03 and diesel hitting a new peak at $6.05. Prices jumped…
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Thursday Nights & Friday Recaps | Monroe Louisiana News
High school football’s got a new rhythm in the Ark-La-Miss region as referee shortages push games to Thursday nights—don’t miss the action, with NBC 10 News…
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Kennedy Center Renovation Battle | Monroe Louisiana News
A federal judge denied Congresswoman Joyce Beatty’s emergency bid to halt the Kennedy Center’s second closure vote for renovations, but slapped down the…
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Morgan Freeman Joins College GameDay | Monroe Louisiana News
Morgan Freeman, the voice of God himself, is set to join College GameDay for the epic LSU vs. Ole Miss showdown this Saturday night — a clash of ranked SEC…
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Dr. Bell Steps Down After 22 Years | Monroe Louisiana News
Dr. Bell Steps Down After 22 Years | Monroe Louisiana News
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LO Sister Conference Delivers Big Impact | Monroe Louisiana News
The LO Sister Conference delivered a weekend of faith, community, and economic impact—sparking over $1.2 million in local spending and transforming lives…
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The Vanishing of Donnie Atkins | Monroe Louisiana News
In 2018, Donald Atkins vanished from West Monroe—last seen on September 2nd. What began as a missing person case spiraled into a chilling mystery when…
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Mortgage Rates Surge, Home Buying Slows | Monroe Louisiana News
Mortgage rates just hit a 19-month high at 6.95%, sending monthly payments soaring and forcing many buyers to pause their home searches. After briefly dipping…
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EPA Rollback Sparks Legal Battle | Monroe Louisiana News
Environmental and public health groups are launching a major legal challenge against the latest administration’s sweeping rollback of climate regulations for…
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Truckers Get Extra Hours to Ease Fuel Prices | Monroe Louisiana News
Truckers get a 90-day reprieve: hours bumped from 14 to 16 per day to ease gas shortages and keep prices from climbing higher—thanks to Trump’s latest move…
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Firefighters Save Building, No Injuries | Monroe Louisiana News
Big fire breaks out downtown on Prairie Street, sending flames roaring from the roof—complicated by a chemical-laden building. Despite the chaos, firefighters…
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Gas Prices and Global Tensions | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump links soaring gas prices to U.S. actions in Iran, telling supporters in North Carolina it’s a small sacrifice that will soon ease — but analysts warn the…
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I-20 Career Expo: Jobs Await in West Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
Looking for your next big career move? The I-20 Career & Opportunity Expo is happening Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the West Monroe Convention Center —…
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Stocks Rally After Fed Rate Hike | Monroe Louisiana News
U.S. stocks rally sharply today after a Fed rate hike sent markets into a tailspin—S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all surge as oil prices plunge, easing inflation…
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Dogs Killed, Man Threatens Suicide | Monroe Louisiana News
In a chilling Louisiana case, police responded to a welfare call that uncovered two dead dogs—and a man threatening suicide. Twenty-seven-year-old Phu Nguyen…
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Ruston Teen Arrested in Serious Allegation | Monroe Louisiana News
A 21-year-old man in Ruston is facing felony charges after a 15-year-old girl came forward with serious allegations of inappropriate contact. Police launched…
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Kennedy Center Shutdown Sparks Legal Firestorm | Monroe Louisiana News
The Kennedy Center’s main building is shut down for at least seven days after Executive Director Matt Floca uncovered severe structural damage—including a…
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LA 135 Bridge Closed for Emergency Repairs | Monroe Louisiana News
Drivers in Richland Parish, Louisiana, brace for a major detour—LA 135 bridge over Little Creek near Rayville is shut down for emergency repairs, closed…