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‘It well exceeds any other data center’ New economic report shows Meta’s huge impact on the region
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Economic numbers released this week show a boom across northeast Louisiana, driven by Meta’s data center project. Business leaders from across the city, state and nation filled the seats of the Northeast Louisiana Economic Summit to hear about the area’s economic strides. Rob Cleveland,...
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Dubach council closes food pantry, approves litigation settlement
The Dubach Town Council voted Monday to formally discontinue the town’s food pantry and approve a litigation settlement, while leaving ballpark rental rates and a proposed mobile home ordinance for future consideration. The pantry decision followed concerns about liability, food storage, recordkeeping, and the town’s role in operating the...
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Grindstone Construction will host ribbon-cutting ceremony at new Monroe location
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grindstone Construction is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 410 Olive Street in Monroe. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet the company’s team, make connections and celebrate the local business’s new location. Organizers are encouraging all to come participate in […]
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Meta’s $50 billion build brings a boom — and growing pains — to rural Louisiana
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Monroe Fire Department to conduct citywide hydrant inspections Oct. 26 – Nov. 30
The Monroe Fire Department will begin citywide fire hydrant inspections on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Department officials announced the work is necessary to ensure hydrants operate properly and maintain a sufficient water supply for fire emergencies. City officials say Inspections will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The citywide maintenance […]
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Chatham Town Hall closed nearly two weeks for staff training
CHATHAM, La. (KNOE) - The Chatham Town Hall has been closed for nearly two weeks. Mayor Gregory Harris said the town hall temporarily closed to train a new desk clerk and assistant clerk after both positions became vacant in October. “We are open, but we are not just open fully...
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Grindstone Construction will host ribbon-cutting ceremony at new Monroe location
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grindstone Construction is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 410 Olive Street in Monroe. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet the company’s team, make connections and celebrate the local business’s new location. Organizers are encouraging all to come participate in supporting this grand opening.
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On your Ballot: Constitutional Amendment 6
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A proposed constitutional amendment would allow local governments to extend property tax exemptions for homes owned by those 65 and older who qualify. ULM Political Science professor Pearson Cross says this could be a response to rising housing costs. “Proponents of this would say we need...
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LA Department of Environmental Quality announces $13.63M in funding for water infrastructure projects in Blanchard, Delhi, Winnsboro, and Farmerville
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality announced $13.63 million in new financial assistance on October 7, 2026, for water infrastructure projects across four ArkLaMiss communities. The low-interest loans, distributed through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2027, were awarded to the towns of Blanchard, Delhi, Winnsboro and […]
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Big Shreveport, Bossier road projects are moving. What’s next on Louisiana’s list?
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s yearly pre-legislative ‘Road Shows’ will be making stops throughout the state next week. The traveling infrastructure presentation gives transportation officials a chance to talk about the highways, roads and bridges DOTD thinks are important to repair, while giving legislators and locals the opportunity to advocate for others.
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Letter to the Editor: Politics must not decide Tech’s next President
I hope I am wrong. However, it seems that the deck may already be stacked when it comes to the Louisiana Tech presidential search committee. Despite the fact that our university has been a shining star of the system since its inception, there are those who would have us take a backseat to the perceived “flagship” of the system.