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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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Arkansas Gas Prices Drop Slightly | Monroe Louisiana News
Gas prices in Arkansas are dipping—now averaging $3.74 per gallon, a six-cent drop from last week. Central Arkansas is slightly below the state average, while…
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Homicide Suspect Arrested in Louisiana | Monroe Louisiana News
Richland Parish, Louisiana, just made a major arrest in a June homicide: Chardarious Jackson, who’d been on the run since June 18, was captured Thursday…
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Cuisinart Grill Brushes Recall Expanded | Monroe Louisiana News
Cuisinart just expanded its recall to 1.9 million metal wire grill brushes after reports of bristles breaking off, getting stuck in food, and even being…
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Winnfield High Lockdown: Safety First | Monroe Louisiana News
Winnfield Senior High School went into lockdown after a student was allegedly found with a gun—prompting an immediate, swift response from school officials and…
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Suspect Taken Into Custody at Louisiana College | Monroe Louisiana News
A tense situation unfolded at Louisiana Delta Community College’s West Monroe campus after deputies responded to reports of a firearm. Authorities swiftly…
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Good Good’s Golf Ad Backfires | Monroe Louisiana News
A viral golf ad by Good Good went catastrophically wrong—depicting a “possessed” golfer violently shoving a woman, sparking outrage over violence against…
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as Press Secretary | Monroe Louisiana News
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House Press Secretary after a whirlwind 20-month tenure, during which she became the youngest ever to hold the role…
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Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Passes Away | Monroe Louisiana News
A voice that defined generations has fallen silent — Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, passed away at 85, surrounded by loved ones in Los…
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Dolly Parton Honored in Louisiana | Monroe Louisiana News
Louisiana is paying tribute to music legend Dolly Parton with flags flown at half-staff across state buildings, honoring her deep ties to the state—from her…
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Camp Thrive Adds Graphic Design Camp | Monroe Louisiana News
LaSalle Parish is launching a new graphic design camp called “Design with a Message” this fall, teaching 5th to 12th graders how visual art drives…
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Union County Road Closed Thursday | Monroe Louisiana News
Union County Road Closed Thursday | Monroe Louisiana News
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ATF Cyberattack Exposed | Monroe Louisiana News
ATF’s cybersecurity breach has sparked national concern as the agency calls it a “major incident,” shutting down affected systems while investigating — with…
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Kennedy's Samoa Trip and Vaccine Claims | Monroe Louisiana News
New documents reveal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secretly sought to study Samoa’s MMR vaccines before his 2019 trip—contradicting his public claim it had “nothing to…
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Wanted: Capital Murder Suspect in El Dorado | Monroe Louisiana News
Wanted: Capital Murder Suspect in El Dorado | Monroe Louisiana News
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Keffe D’s Trial Turns Critical | Monroe Louisiana News
Day eight of Duane Davis’s trial — aka Keffe D — closed with prosecutors wrapping up their case early, showcasing damning pre-arrest interviews, jailhouse…
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Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban | Monroe Louisiana News
A Texas federal judge just struck down a controversial drag ban law, calling it unconstitutional and citing the First Amendment — even dropping a Dolly Parton…
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SpaceX Boom Hits Vermillion Housing | Monroe Louisiana News
SpaceX’s massive new project in Vermillion Parish is set to transform the local economy—with thousands of jobs coming online and housing demand skyrocketing…
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Free Tutoring for Louisiana Students | Monroe Louisiana News
Louisiana’s State Library just launched Homework Louisiana — a free, 24/7 online tutoring hub with 4,000 tutors ready to help K-12 students, college learners…
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Space Data Centers: A Bold AI Fix | Monroe Louisiana News
NASA’s Jared Isaacman is pushing a radical idea: launching massive data centers into space powered by the sun’s free energy, calling it a “free fusion…
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New Mexico Sues Over Border Wall Water Theft | Monroe Louisiana News
New Mexico is taking legal action against the federal government and three construction firms over alleged illegal groundwater pumping for border wall…
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West Monroe Tests New Downtown Streets | Monroe Louisiana News
West Monroe’s downtown is getting a major traffic and pedestrian makeover—test runs for new one-way streets, widened sidewalks, stop signs replacing lights…
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Corn Sweat and Summer Humidity | Monroe Louisiana News
Did you know corn plants sweat? Yep, each stalk can release 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of water daily—almost half a swimming pool’s worth—to cool off in the heat…
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Teen Student Booked for Stolen Gun at School | Monroe Louisiana News
An 18-year-old Sam Houston High School student was arrested after deputies found a stolen handgun in his backpack—reportedly taken from Texas. Now facing…
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Custody Clash Turns Deadly in Louisiana | Monroe Louisiana News
A tense custody exchange in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, turned deadly Tuesday night when shots were fired, leaving Joe Cahee critically wounded. Amid escalating…
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Keffe D’s Trial Turns Critical | Monroe Louisiana News
Day eight of Duane Davis’s trial — aka Keffe D — closed with prosecutors wrapping up their case by showing damning pre-arrest interviews, jailhouse calls, and…
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Omicron Iota Omega Wins Community Champion Award | Monroe Louisiana News
The Omicron Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated just snagged the West Monroe Community Champion Award at the Ouachita Green Awards…
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ULM AD Shares Vision and Laughs | Monroe Louisiana News
ULM’s AD SJ Tuohy drops hilarious high school and college sports tales while laying out his bold vision for ULM Athletics — laughter so contagious the whole…
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Arizona Cities Pull Plug on Flock Cameras | Monroe Louisiana News
Two Arizona cities, Tempe and Cave Creek, have scrapped Flock Safety’s license plate readers after mounting privacy concerns and misuse scandals — including a…
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Army Deploys Nuclear Microreactors | Monroe Louisiana News
The U.S. Army is rolling out nuclear microreactors at five bases nationwide, aiming for energy independence and grid resilience—small, long-lasting reactors…
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Set | Monroe Louisiana News
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of 9/11, is finally set to stand trial—June 5, 2028, at Guantánamo Bay. After a decade-long legal marathon and…
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Pro Bowl Game Retired by NFL | Monroe Louisiana News
The NFL is retiring the Pro Bowl game, ending a 70-year tradition of showcasing top players in a full-contact exhibition. The league pivots to honor 88…
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General Mills Drops Artificial Colors | Monroe Louisiana News
General Mills is going big—eliminating artificial colors from all U.S. cereals by 2027, with 90% already dye-free. Driven by consumer demand and FDA pressure…
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EEE Confirmed in Louisiana Mosquitoes | Monroe Louisiana News
EEE confirmed in Ouachita Parish mosquitoes — a rare but serious virus affecting people and horses. Health officials are ramping up spraying, larval control…
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Keffe D’s Trial: Who Planned Tupac’s Shooting | Monroe Louisiana News
Prosecutors close the case against Duane Davis, aka Keffe D, in the 30-year-old murder of Tupac Shakur, using 24 witnesses and Davis’s own past interviews and…
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FDA Approves Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Drug | Monroe Louisiana News
FDA just approved a groundbreaking new pill for advanced pancreatic cancer — Rasonque, the first drug to target the root genetic cause of this deadly disease…
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Arkansas Leads Nation in Food Insecurity | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas tops the nation in household food insecurity, with 37%—nearly 1.4 million people—struggling to meet basic food needs. Over 400,000 rely on SNAP, WIC…
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CTE in NFL Players: New Research Revealed | Monroe Louisiana News
A groundbreaking study of 338 former NFL players’ brains reveals a chilling truth: 93% showed signs of CTE, a degenerative brain disease tied to repeated head…
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Arkansas Kids Write Their Outdoor Stories | Monroe Louisiana News
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders launches the My Natural State Story Contest to inspire Arkansas teens ages 10-17 to share their outdoor adventures through…
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Dolly Parton’s Book Legacy Lives On | Monroe Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s beloved Arkansas Imagination Library is staying strong—sending free books to 82,000 kids monthly, honoring her legacy of transforming lives…
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Meta Settles Teen Tech Lawsuit | Monroe Louisiana News
Meta just agreed to a landmark $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general, forcing major changes to how teens use Instagram and Facebook — including…
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Winnfield School Lockdown Update | Monroe Louisiana News
Winnfield Senior High School locked down yesterday amid a sudden emergency, but officials confirm everyone inside is safe and the situation is under control…
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Tim Curry Legacy Lives On | Monroe Louisiana News
Veteran actor Tim Curry, the legendary chameleon of Hollywood known for unforgettable roles like Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Pennywise, and Rooster, has passed away at…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Giving | Monroe Louisiana News
Dolly Parton didn’t just make music — she built a legacy that transformed her hometown. From gifting over 332 million books through her Imagination Library to…
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Trump’s Lake America Plan | Monroe Louisiana News
Trump’s latest geographic stunt—proposing to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America”—isn’t just a quirky tweet; it’s part of a long history of presidential name…
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Louisiana Gets 130K Acres from Exxon | Monroe Louisiana News
Louisiana’s getting a massive 130,000-acre land deal from Exxon Mobil after a decades-long legal battle over coastal erosion — a fight that saw Vermilion…
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TSA Reverses Course on Gold Plus Screening | Monroe Louisiana News
TSA’s flashy Gold Plus private screening program is on pause as the agency pivots to a more controlled, federally overseen approach under its Horizon 25…
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Arkansas Students Get Smarter College Access | Monroe Louisiana News
Arkansas high school seniors just got a game-changing tool for college apps: the new Arkansas ACCESS Portal lets you apply to up to five schools for free, all…
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Tragedy at Montana Home Claims 8 Lives | Monroe Louisiana News
A horrific family massacre in Billings, Montana, left eight dead—including four children—when 44-year-old Alan Smith opened fire on his own kin during a…
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Man Arrested for Child Abuse and Animal Crimes | Monroe Louisiana News
In a major crackdown, Louisiana authorities arrested 35-year-old Johnny Williams Junior from Monroe on over 430 counts of possessing child sexual abuse…
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SEC Bans Pro-Drafted Players from College | Monroe Louisiana News
College football just got a whole lot more chaotic as the SEC slams the door shut on NFL-drafted players returning to campus, mirroring the Big Ten’s earlier…
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Canada Fires Back with Tariffs | Monroe Louisiana News
Canada’s retaliating with its own tariffs set for September 8th, targeting U.S. dairy, farm equipment, and paper — industries that hit hard in Northern…
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Secret Service Under Fire | Monroe Louisiana News
Three Secret Service officials are on administrative leave as an internal probe into potential misconduct unfolds—just as the agency faces mounting scrutiny…
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FDA Approves New Blood Test for Alzheimer's | Monroe Louisiana News
FDA just approved Roche’s Elecsys Phospho-Tau blood test — the fourth Alzheimer’s diagnostic tool cleared in under two years. Designed for adults 55+, it helps…
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Canada Prepares Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs | Monroe Louisiana News
Canada is preparing a targeted retaliation against U.S. tariffs, set to begin September 8th, after Trump threatened 50% duties on $20 billion in Canadian goods…
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Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs | Monroe Louisiana News
Canada is preparing to retaliate with its own tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating a trade war sparked by Washington’s 50% levy on $20 billion in Canadian…
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Tiger Tuba Kent Back for Another Season | Monroe Louisiana News
Tiger Tuba Kent, the 66-year-old LSU marching band legend who turned his dream into a viral sensation, is back for another season—this time marching down…
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Diocese of Baton Rouge Joins Hallow | Monroe Louisiana News
The Diocese of Baton Rouge is teaming up with Hallow, a popular prayer app, to bring Catholics together in daily prayer, scripture reflections, and faith-based…
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Teen Driver Dies in Head-On Crash | Monroe Louisiana News
A tragic head-on crash on Highway 34 early Tuesday morning claimed the life of 19-year-old Rylan Givens after his Ford F-150 crossed into the eastbound lane…
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SpaceX’s $100B Louisiana Launch Hub | Monroe Louisiana News
SpaceX is set to revolutionize Louisiana with a $100 billion investment in “Starbase Louisiana,” their largest launch facility yet, poised to create 3,000…
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Canada Fires Back with Heavy Tariffs | Monroe Louisiana News
Canada’s firing back with steep U.S. tariffs—up to 50% on 700+ goods—starting September 8, mirroring America’s recent moves and signaling a fierce trade…