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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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SEC Moves to Expel LSU via Vote | Monroe Louisiana News
The SEC is escalating legal action against LSU officials, seeking court authority to potentially expel the school from the conference — requiring a two-thirds…
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Lindsay Clancy’s Last Hope for Pardon | Monroe Louisiana News
Lindsay Clancy’s legal team is making a bold, last-ditch move: her attorney Kevin Reddington publicly begged former President Trump for a pardon—despite the…
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How 911 Is Taught Across America | Monroe Louisiana News
How 9/11 is taught in U.S. schools is evolving — with at least 40 states covering it, either by law or recommendation. From Alabama’s focus on military history…
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Amazon Jet Crash at Miami Airport | Monroe Louisiana News
A devastating crash at Miami International Airport claimed five lives when an Amazon cargo jet overran the runway, plowing into a van of plane cleaners and…
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Remembering 911 with Master Sergeant Moss | Monroe Louisiana News
West Monroe honors 9/11’s 25th anniversary with a solemn ceremony featuring Master Sergeant Bronson D. Moss, a decorated veteran and retired firefighter, as…
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GLP-1 Drugs Surge in Young Kids | Monroe Louisiana News
Kids aged eight to eleven are seeing a shocking 310-fold surge in GLP-1 prescriptions over seven years, despite FDA approval only for adults—driven by…
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Canada Resists U.S. Trade Pressure | Monroe Louisiana News
Canada’s defiant stand against U.S. economic pressure—especially from Trump’s escalating tariffs and threats—is sparking a national rallying cry. With rates…
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Trump’s Territorial Map Sparks Debate | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump’s latest territorial map stirs chaos—stretching the U.S. flag across North America, Iceland, and Caribbean islands, reigniting debates over Canada…
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Oil, Inflation, and Global Markets | Monroe Louisiana News
Stocks are rattled as Middle East tensions reignite, pushing oil prices higher and sending ripples through global markets. With inflation reports looming —…
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Aaron Donald Returns to Rams | Monroe Louisiana News
Aaron Donald’s triumphant return to the Rams is heating up the offseason—three-time DPOY back on the field at 35, feeling sharper than expected, and already…
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Practical Magic Returns with New Witches | Monroe Louisiana News
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning for “Practical Magic Two,” hitting theaters September 10, after the original 1995 film — once dismissed as too…
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Jakarta Flights Resume After Volcano Ash | Monroe Louisiana News
Flights are roaring back into Jakarta skies after a two-day volcanic shutdown—nearly 3,000 grounded flights due to ash from Anak Krakatau. Major airports…
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Lights Out at SMU vs FSU Game | Monroe Louisiana News
Lights out, comms down, scoreboards dead—college football’s Labor Day finale between SMU and Florida State ground to a halt for nearly two hours as a…
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Aaron Judge Returns to Yankees Lineup | Monroe Louisiana News
Aaron Judge is back and ready to roar — officially reinstated from the 60-day injured list after a rib injury sidelined him since May 31. The Yankees’ MVP…
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Volunteer for Water Sweep 2026 | Monroe Louisiana News
Join Ouachita Green for Water Sweep 2026 on Saturday, September 12th, from 8 AM to 11 AM—clean up 11 local waterways and make a real difference in your…
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Belichick Under Fire as Tar Heels Face Off-Field Storm | Monroe Louisiana News
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina football program is under fire as an investigation unfolds, with the legendary coach defending his team’s culture and…
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Texas vs Ohio State Rivalry Renewed | Monroe Louisiana News
Hero Kanu’s back in burnt orange, facing his former team Ohio State again — this time as a Longhorn. Just a year after Texas lost to the Buckeyes in a season…
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Tua Starts for Falcons vs Steelers | Monroe Louisiana News
Tua Tagovailoa is officially the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 1 starter against the Steelers, with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined and Cooper Rush as backup — a bold move…
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45 Years of Hope and Healing | Monroe Louisiana News
Forty-five years of hope, healing, and breakthroughs: The Northeast Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation celebrates its milestone annual banquet—with a…
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Retirement Age Shifts and Social Security Cuts | Monroe Louisiana News
Retirement age isn’t fixed—your Social Security payout depends on when you were born and when you claim. Start at 62? You’ll lose up to 30% of your benefit…
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Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Tensions | Monroe Louisiana News
Gas prices are soaring to record highs, hitting drivers hard as summer travel winds down—with regular gas averaging $4.14 a gallon, nearly a dollar up from…
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Tiny Ship to Alpha Centauri in 80K Years | Monroe Louisiana News
A tiny, solar-powered spacecraft aims to reach Alpha Centauri in 2029—on a journey that’ll take 80,000 years—with a $15 million budget and AI-guided slingshot…
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LSU Fans Shook Ground with Noise | Monroe Louisiana News
LSU obliterated Clemson 51-10, but the real headline? Their fans were so loud they shook the ground—literally. A seismometer just a quarter mile from Tiger…
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The Transfer Portal’s QB Revolution | Monroe Louisiana News
College football’s QB pipeline is flipping upside down—thanks to NCAA transfer rule changes that let players jump schools without sitting out. Coaches now…
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Maine’s Working-Class Senator Race | Monroe Louisiana News
Troy Jackson, a former logger turned Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, is rallying workers to vote this fall—pushing for higher wages, expanded family leave…
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Remembering Dr Barry: A Legacy of Teaching | Monroe Louisiana News
Tragedy struck the Missouri Southern State University community as beloved biology professor Dr. Alla Barry passed away in a boating accident on Beaver Lake…
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Unranked Champ Silas Wins Big | Monroe Louisiana News
Baton Rouge’s own Silas Schultz just stunned the disc golf world by winning the 2026 PDGA Pro World Championship—despite not even cracking the top twenty…
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Middle East Tensions Escalate | Monroe Louisiana News
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 12, including children, as Tel Aviv claims targeting Hezbollah weapons transfers while reviewing civilian…
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Nepal Grieves as Search Continues | Monroe Louisiana News
Nepal plunged into mourning as it marked the thirteenth day since catastrophic floods killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing — including foreign…
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Union Voters Face Economic Crossroads | Monroe Louisiana News
Union voters are feeling the squeeze—economic pressures, automation, and broken promises are shaking up traditional Democratic support ahead of November’s…
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St. Francis Medical Center Earns Top Heart Care Honor | Monroe Louisiana News
St. Francis Medical Center just earned top honors from the American College of Cardiology, landing the prestigious NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum…
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First Woman Leads Panama Canal | Monroe Louisiana News
Ilya Espino de Marotta has made history as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal, stepping into a pivotal role at a critical moment for global trade. With…
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Amazon Jet Crash: When Did It Land | Monroe Louisiana News
A tragic Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport has sent shockwaves through the aviation world, killing five people when the plane veered off…
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Measles Death Confirmed Amid Political Tension | Monroe Louisiana News
Measles claimed the life of a six-week-old infant in Pennsylvania, confirmed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking a firestorm…
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Lincoln Parish Burn Ban Alert | Monroe Louisiana News
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, is facing dangerous dry conditions sparking multiple wildfires—firefighters are racing to contain blazes amid recent rain that’s…
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Russia Closes German Consulate in Retaliation | Monroe Louisiana News
Russia shuts down Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg in a tit-for-tat move after Berlin closed Russian cultural centers, escalating tensions sparked by…
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Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway | Monroe Louisiana News
A devastating crash at Miami International Airport sent shockwaves Sunday afternoon when an Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, veered off the runway and…
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Trump’s Beef Import Plan Sparks Industry Backlash | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump’s beef import plan aims to slash prices by bringing in cheaper meat from Brazil and Argentina—despite fierce resistance from farmers and GOP lawmakers…
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Miss Louisiana Shines as First Runner-Up | Monroe Louisiana News
Miss Louisiana Shelby Bordelon just shattered records at Miss America, landing the first runner-up spot and becoming the first Miss Louisiana in nearly a…
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Neighbor Stabbing in Lafayette | Monroe Louisiana News
Neighbor Stabbing in Lafayette | Monroe Louisiana News
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Trump Admin Pushes Supreme Court on Mail Voting | Monroe Louisiana News
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to greenlight a controversial move to restrict mail-in voting by blocking the USPS from sending ballots…
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Impaired Driver Kills Passenger in Louisiana Crash | Monroe Louisiana News
A fatal crash in Lafayette, Louisiana, claimed the life of Tolentino Ramirez-Cornejo after a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Justyce Griffith—found to be…
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Traffic Stop Turns Into Major Bust | Monroe Louisiana News
A routine traffic stop in New Iberia spiraled into a major bust when a suspect bolted, leading to a chase and the discovery of an AR-15, body armor, and…
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Police Scam Alert: Don't Fall For It | Monroe Louisiana News
Scam alert: fake police calls are targeting folks, claiming they missed jury duty and demanding cash or personal info—pure fear tactics. Legit cops NEVER call…
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Tragic Collision on LA Hwy 15 | Monroe Louisiana News
A tragic head-on collision on Louisiana Highway 15 claimed the life of 29-year-old Javier Hernandez after his Toyota Avalon drifted into oncoming…
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Pedestrian Fatality on Highway 34 | Monroe Louisiana News
Tragic crash on Highway 34 in Louisiana claims life of 38-year-old Dustin Gray, struck by a 20-year-old truck driver at 4 AM near Smith Street—no impairment…
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Walmart Stabbing in Ruston | Monroe Louisiana News
Walmart Stabbing in Ruston | Monroe Louisiana News
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Union Parish Chamber Needs Your Help | Monroe Louisiana News
Looking to make a local impact? The Union Parish Chamber of Commerce needs a dependable part-time Office Assistant to keep things running smoothly—handling…
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Twins Edge White Sox with Jeffers Homer | Monroe Louisiana News
Twins rally behind Ryan Jeffers’ three-run homer to beat the White Sox 6-4, snapping a losing streak and narrowing the AL Central gap while the Sox slide with…
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Back to the Gate with TSA | Monroe Louisiana News
TSA’s new Gateside Pass program lets pre-approved travelers sneak back into airport terminals to say goodbye or hello at the gate—something lost for two…
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Harrison Smith Returns for 15th Season | Monroe Louisiana News
Harrison Smith is back for his 15th NFL season — and it’s a major win for the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran safety, a franchise staple, has re-signed to lead…
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Army Secretary Search Intensifies | Monroe Louisiana News
The Army’s top civilian job is in turmoil as acting Secretary Adam Telle, tapped by Trump to bring “Trump Speed” to military readiness, faces an uncertain…
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Teenagers Built an App to Help Cancer Patients | Monroe Louisiana News
Two high schoolers from Greenwich, Connecticut, Brynn Forlizzi and Teddy Aaron, created Soothe Note — a cancer care companion app that helps patients and…
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Man Arrested on 67 Juvenile Charges | Monroe Louisiana News
A 41-year-old man, Matthew Zachary Upchurch, has been arrested in Lincoln Parish on a shocking array of felony charges—including 67 counts of carnal knowledge…
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Grambling Unveils Student Success Hub | Monroe Louisiana News
Grambling State just dropped a massive student support hub—60,000 sq ft, three stories tall, housing everything from academics to career services under one…
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Jury Hands 57-Year Sentence in Wilmar Double Homicide | Monroe Louisiana News
A jury in Drew County, Arkansas, sentenced 27-year-old Taiwan Collins to 57 years for the brutal double murder of two young men in Wilmar last December — a…
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Cessna vs Helicopter Crash at Carlisle | Monroe Louisiana News
A chilling aviation tragedy unfolded at Carlisle Airport on August 19th when a Cessna piloted by Dr. Paul Sokoloski collided with a Pennsylvania State Police…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Estate Battle | Monroe Louisiana News
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s estate is caught in a bitter legal tug-of-war between his mother, Pamela Warner — the trustee — and his widow, Tenisha Warner. Pamela…
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Richwood Builds New Upper Elementary School | Monroe Louisiana News
Richwood is breaking ground on a brand-new Upper Elementary school this Friday at 9 AM—marking a major leap forward for the community and its kids. Located at…
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Lindsay Clancy Trial Stalls | Monroe Louisiana News
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict as the jury deadlocked, leaving the future of the case uncertain. President Trump weighed in, calling the…