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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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Dyson’s Smart Toothbrush Revolutionizes Oral Care | Monroe Louisiana News
Dyson’s new smart toothbrush, the CameraJet, revolutionizes oral hygiene with AI-powered real-time plaque detection and targeted water flossing—capturing 28…
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Ebola Surge in Congo Outpaces Containment | Monroe Louisiana News
Ebola in Congo has surged past 3,000 deaths and 6,000 cases—fastest-spreading outbreak ever recorded. Fear grips communities as people flee, movement is…
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Jim Taylor Auto Group Breaks Ground in Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
Jim Taylor Auto Group Breaks Ground in Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
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Judge Lets Google Solar Deal Leak | Monroe Louisiana News
A federal judge just sided with transparency, blocking Entergy Arkansas from stopping the release of documents revealing Google’s $526 million upfront payment…
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Chief Fired After Racist Texts | Monroe Louisiana News
In a shocking turn of events, Senatobia, Mississippi’s police chief Harold Vanderford was fired after racist text messages surfaced — a move unanimously…
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Hasley Cemetery Tour Brings History Alive | Monroe Louisiana News
Step into the past at West Monroe’s Hasley Cemetery this November 7th for the hauntingly immersive “Hasley: Voices of the Past” tour, where local actors and…
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New Flu and COVID Shots This Fall | Monroe Louisiana News
Major medical groups are unveiling fresh flu and COVID-19 shot guidelines this fall to clear up the confusion amid shifting federal advice. Science-backed…
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Chevron’s Bold Move in Venezuela | Monroe Louisiana News
Chevron is ramping up in Venezuela amid a bold U.S. push to unlock the world’s largest oil reserves—despite skepticism, crumbling infrastructure, and…
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Iran Strikes U.S. Allies After Gulf Escalation | Monroe Louisiana News
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on U.S. allies in the Gulf after U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions…
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Three Kids Test Positive in Lake Charles | Monroe Louisiana News
Three kids under ten tested positive for meth in Lake Charles, sparking a shocking investigation tied to caregiver Jamie A. Semmes, who also tested positive…
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FAA Extends Haiti Flight Ban Until March | Monroe Louisiana News
U.S. flights into Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, are grounded until March due to escalating gang violence—bullets have already hit planes, forcing the FAA to…
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Air Force Band of the West Coming to Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
The USAF Band of the West is bringing their legendary show to Monroe, LA, on Sept. 11, 2026 — a free concert at ULM’s Brown Auditorium at 7 PM. This elite Air…
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Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario | Monroe Louisiana News
Apple Maps is now calling Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. users after a direct request from President Trump, sparking outrage and debate across borders…
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SpaceX’s Louisiana Launch Site Under Wildlife Scrutiny | Monroe Louisiana News
SpaceX is eyeing Louisiana for a new launch site dubbed Starbase Louisiana, sparking early environmental scrutiny from the state’s wildlife department. While…
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Trump Picks Pastor to Lead Tobacco Health | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump shocks the public by naming Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime Trump supporter, as CDC’s new tobacco health advisor — a move that raises eyebrows given…
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Woman Arrested After High-Speed Chase | Monroe Louisiana News
A high-speed chase erupted on LA 139 after deputies caught a woman breaking into a home—she fled instead of surrendering, leading to a wild pursuit that ended…
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Tyler Robinson to Face Death Penalty | Monroe Louisiana News
Tyler Robinson, 23, faces a potential death penalty after a judge approved an aggravated murder charge in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk…
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Ebola Threats Disrupt Congo Schools | Monroe Louisiana News
Schools in Congo have reopened amid a terrifying Ebola surge—fastest-spreading outbreak on record, with 6,000+ cases and nearly 3,000 dead since May. Despite…
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Glacier Collapse Shatters Nepal | Monroe Louisiana News
A massive glacier collapse in Nepal has unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides, claiming over a thousand lives with thousands still missing. The scale…
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Chevron Eyes Venezuela Oil Boom | Monroe Louisiana News
Chevron is set to expand its operations in Venezuela as company executives prepare to announce a major new push, following a high-stakes deal brokered by…
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140 MPH Chase Ends in Arrest | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas State Police released shocking dashcam footage of a 140 mph chase that ended with troopers pulling a 24-year-old man out of an SUV through a shattered…
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Arkansas Voters Decide Economic Power | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas voters face a pivotal choice this November with Issue Three: should local towns get new constitutional powers to create economic development…
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Dove Season & Internet Lines | Monroe Louisiana News
Dove season’s here, and Volt Broadband in Northeast Louisiana is sounding the alarm: aim carefully—or risk cutting off your whole community. With fiber lines…
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91-Year-Old Hiker Reclaims Appalachian Trail Record | Monroe Louisiana News
At 91, Dale Sanders just shattered records again—reclaiming the title of oldest person to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, despite 71 falls and…
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Postal System at Risk for Mail Voting | Monroe Louisiana News
A whistleblower has exposed a rushed, error-prone computer system the U.S. Postal Service is building to handle mail-in ballots—potentially jeopardizing…
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Dump Truck Explosion at Arkansas Gas Station | Monroe Louisiana News
A dump truck driver lost control in Osceola, Arkansas, crashing into a gas pump at a Valero station and triggering a massive explosion—no injuries, but chaos…
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Arrested for Rape with Firearms in Monroe | Monroe Louisiana News
A shocking sex offense case in Monroe, Louisiana, has led to the arrest of Marckylin Dwquan Wiley, accused of raping a victim while armed with two guns during…
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Wall Street Slump Amid Inflation Fears | Monroe Louisiana News
Wall Street took a hit as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all slid, fueled by rising inflation fears, ballooning U.S. debt over $40 trillion, and global…
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Caddo Parish Greenlights Data Centers | Monroe Louisiana News
Caddo Parish is racing ahead with data center construction after narrowly rejecting a pause proposal—six commissioners voted no, four yes—sparking backlash…
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Iran U.S. Ceasefire Talks Restart | Monroe Louisiana News
Iran’s president is calling for a return to ceasefire talks with the U.S., demanding America honor its side of a June agreement that included lifting sanctions…
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Tropical Storm Edouard Heads for Texas | Monroe Louisiana News
Tropical Storm Edouard barrels toward Texas and Louisiana, poised to strengthen into a hurricane before landfall—bringing torrential rains, potential flooding…
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Teen Pleads Guilty in Church Arson | Monroe Louisiana News
A 19-year-old, Anthony Dillon, just pleaded guilty to arson at St. John Chapel — the only Catholic church in Caldwell Parish — during Holy Week, aiming to…
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Man Gets 35 Years for Child Abuse | Monroe Louisiana News
Fifty-one-year-old Carrol Clark just received a 35-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree rape, child pornography, and indecent behavior with a…
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Ebola Surge in Congo Hits Crisis Point | Monroe Louisiana News
Ebola is surging in Congo with over 6,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths—its fastest-growing outbreak ever. Amid chaos, insecurity, displaced populations, and…
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Grand Canyon Water Line Crisis | Monroe Louisiana News
Flash floods tore through the Grand Canyon’s main water line, potentially destroying miles of aging infrastructure and halting overnight stays as officials…
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Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Murder | Monroe Louisiana News
Keffe D, aka Duane Davis, has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, facing a potential life sentence after a jury deliberated…
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Home Runs and Horsepower for Kids | Monroe Louisiana News
Baseball coach Eddie Dixon turned his love for fast cars and home runs into a community powerhouse with the first-ever Home Run and Horsepower Car, Truck &…
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Jerry Stovall Legacy Remembered | Monroe Louisiana News
Jerry Stovall, West Monroe’s legendary three-sport star who became LSU’s “Mr. Everything,” has passed away — leaving behind a legacy etched in greatness. A…
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House Races Against Shutdown | Monroe Louisiana News
House lawmakers race against time to pass a temporary spending bill before the midterms, dodging a government shutdown while also pushing a divisive socialism…
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Driscoll Steps Down Amid Army Turmoil | Monroe Louisiana News
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after just 18 months, marking another major leadership shakeup in the Army amid a wave of recent changes. Though…
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Teen Girl Exploited Online | Monroe Louisiana News
A Missouri teen, David Paeper, just pleaded guilty to possessing child porn after luring a 15-year-old girl on Instagram into sending him explicit Listen in…
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Cotton Jassid Threat in Louisiana | Monroe Louisiana News
A new invasive pest is wreaking havoc on Louisiana farms — the cotton jassid, a tiny but destructive bug that’s already caused panic among growers. First…
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Sam Mattox Honored at 106 | Monroe Louisiana News
Grambling State University honored 106-year-old WWII veteran Sam Mattox with a bronze plaque, celebrating his lifelong service and community dedication — a…
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Gulf Storm Heads for Texas | Monroe Louisiana News
A tropical depression is barreling toward Texas and Louisiana, expected to strengthen into a named storm tonight and make landfall tomorrow. Heavy rain—up to 9…
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State of Education Lunch 2026 | Monroe Louisiana News
Get ready for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s big State of Education Lunch on October 1, 2026, at Bayou Pointe Event Center—where education leaders like ULM…
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Pabst Beer Heist in Montclair | Monroe Louisiana News
A massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist rocked a Montclair, California warehouse—two separate thefts on the same day nabbed 34,000 cans (over 1,500 cases) worth…
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West Memphis Shooting Leaves Two Dead | Monroe Louisiana News
Two people fatally shot in a West Memphis, Arkansas home shooting — Malik Jones and Shaniya Smith. Suspect Zaelyn Taylor Smith, described as armed and…
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Arkansas Guard Returns from D.C. Deployment | Monroe Louisiana News
Seventy-eight Arkansas National Guard soldiers returned home after a months-long deployment to Washington, D.C., where they patrolled the streets, provided…
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Messi Retires from Argentina | Monroe Louisiana News
Lionel Messi has officially retired from the Argentinian national team after a legendary 20-year career, scoring 125 goals in 207 matches and leading Argentina…
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SCO Summit Showcases Global Power Shift | Monroe Louisiana News
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan showcased a powerful counterweight to Western influence, with China, Russia, and India forging…
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Dolly Parton’s Joyful Legacy Festival | Monroe Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s estate is turning her legacy into pure celebration with Dollyfest — a vibrant, two-day festival hitting Nashville and London in 2027, honoring…
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Louisiana Tax Services Going Offline | Monroe Louisiana News
Louisiana’s tax department is going dark this Labor Day — online services shut down Friday, Sept. 4 at 2 PM for critical system upgrades, staying offline…
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Vance's Israel Stance Under Scrutiny | Monroe Louisiana News
Senator JD Vance is stirring controversy with his claims that Israeli officials are manipulating U.S. public opinion to prolong the war, all while navigating a…
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Republicans Probe DEA’s Fentanyl Policy | Monroe Louisiana News
House Republicans are launching a fierce probe into a controversial DEA policy that allegedly allowed massive fentanyl shipments to slip through law…
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U.S. and Iran Escalate Strait Tensions | Monroe Louisiana News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated over the weekend as the U.S. struck rocket launchers on Larak Island, claiming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was…
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Healthcare Jobs Lead Next Decade | Monroe Louisiana News
Healthcare is dominating the next decade’s job growth, with six of the top ten fastest-expanding roles in medicine—driven by an aging population and rising…
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Lightning Takes Life in Florida | Monroe Louisiana News
A Florida father of four, Steve Matheson, was killed by lightning while jet skiing near Fort Desoto — the fifth lightning fatality in the state this year…
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Providence House Expands to Help More Families | Monroe Louisiana News
Providence House in Shreveport just dropped a major update: they’re expanding with a new four-story building and single-family homes, adding 30 rooms to help…
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Lightning Strikes Florida Father | Monroe Louisiana News
A Florida man, Steve Matheson, a devoted husband and father of four from Utah, died after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort Desoto. This…
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MicahJo Barnett: Legacy in Every Play | Monroe Louisiana News
A devastating loss has shaken William Jewell College after junior running back MicahJo Barnett died following a medical emergency during a football game. Just…