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Meta’s huge data center project fuels unexpected business growth in Louisiana

A small Louisiana community is experiencing an unexpected business boom, and a massive technology project is behind it. Meta is developing its largest data center in Holly Ridge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 construction jobs expected at the project’s peak. The growing workforce is bringing new customers to nearby...

Richland Parish, LA · 27d
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Ouachita Parish school board candidates discuss issues at forum

WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) — Several Ouachita Parish School Board races are on next month’s ballot. KNOE and KEDM hosted a school board candidate forum at West Monroe High School Tuesday night to help voters learn about the candidates. Candidates discussed issues including student achievement, teacher pay, school...

Ouachita Parish, LA · 27d
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Tammy Jump Highlights 25 Years of Prosecutorial Experience and 20 Jury Trials

Tammy Jump, candidate for District Attorney of Louisiana’s 2nd Judicial District, is highlighting her 25 years of service as a full-time Assistant District Attorney and her experience of personally trying 20 jury trial cases. Jump served the people of Bienville, Claiborne and Jackson Parishes as a prosecutor from 2000...

Louisiana · 26d
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Infrastructure repairs begin beneath Cotton Street in Downtown West Monroe, funded by $500K Delta Regional Authority Grant

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Infrastructure repairs are underway beneath Cotton Street in downtown West Monroe to replace aging underground water and sewer lines. The project is funded through a $500,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority. The Delta Regional Authority grant supports local efforts to modernize municipal utility systems. The City of West Monroe […]

West Monroe, LA · 27d

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Massive power needs of Meta data center in Richland Parish are ‘absurd,’ opponents say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Entergy New Orleans customers withering under blistering temperatures in June 2022 set a single-day record by consuming 1,160 megawatts of power from the utility. Meta’s data center under construction in Richland Parish is estimated to consume roughly four times that amount of electricity on a continual...

New Orleans, LA · 27d

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Louisiana Living: Ouachita Parish Fire Department

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Robert Moore to discuss windy conditions and the recently implemented burn ban. For more details, watch the video above.

Ouachita Parish, LA · 25d

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Ellis Campaign Gains Momentum with Broad Community Support

FARMERVILLE – Phillip Ellis’ campaign for Third Judicial District Court judge gained momentum October 13 as supporters from a broad cross section of the community gathered at the Willie Davis Recreation Center for an evening of food, fellowship and encouragement. Public officials, community dignitaries, working people, educators and...

Farmerville, LA · 27d

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Kansas and Louisiana Are Finally Getting Their First Buc-ee’s, and Here’s When They Could Open

If you’ve ever pulled into a Buc-ee’s for a quick bathroom break and somehow walked...

Louisiana · 28d

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Jackson Culp and The Company performs at two community events

On October 29th and November 21st, 2026, Monroe's Jackson Cup and The Company will be providing their music to two community events; the Fright Night 5k and Harley Davidson's 6th Annual Toy Run. Jackson Culp and The Company is a "vampire rock" band based in Northeast Louisiana that has been...

Monroe, LA · 27d

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Monroe road closure due to Georgia Street Pump Station Project

The City of Monroe will have a temporary road closure on Plum Street, from Georgia Street down to Jackson Street. To safely install a new 42’ force main pipeline, Pulley Construction, Inc. will close this section to all through traffic. For this closure, the eastbound lane will be closed,...

Monroe, LA · 26d

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Gov. Jeff Landry announces $3.5 billion investment in rural Louisiana during Ruston visit

RUSTON, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry joined state agency leaders Monday in Ruston to highlight more than $3.5 billion in investments aimed at expanding high-speed internet, improving health care and upgrading roads and bridges in rural communities across Louisiana. The announcement brought together representatives from the Louisiana Office of...

Louisiana · 28d

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Entergy Louisiana CEO Accidentally Reveals Meta AI Data Center Peak Power Demand

You’re listening to Red River Radio News. Good morning, I’m Jeff Ferrell. ********. A crucial piece of information about the large Meta data center in Richland Parish was accidentally revealed by the CEO of utility company Entergy. As Coastal reporter Michael McEwen shares, ratepayer advocates have fought in...

Louisiana · 28d

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Kenny Auger: Tax Proposal Opposition

I have never written a letter to the editor, but I feel the need to do so now. I oppose the tax proposal being advanced by the Union Parish Police Jury. My concern is whether we can trust the people responsible for spending the money. In particular, I lack confidence in the five male jurors who usually vote together.

Union Parish, LA · 27d

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Voith celebrates multi-million dollar expansion in West Monroe

Voith celebrates multi-million dollar expansion in West Monroe.

West Monroe, LA · 27d

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Celtic Festival brings history and fantasy to West Monroe

The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival highlights Celtic heritage with a Louisiana spin. The event made a creative and whimsical space to celebrate Celtic heritage while providing an opportunity to dress up as fairies. Presented by the Kiroli Foundation, the annual festival has celebrated Celtic heritage in West Monroe for more than 20 years.

West Monroe, LA · 28d

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Mayor Walker endorses Bruce Siegmund for re-election

“Bruce Siegmund and I were both elected at the same time in Ruston 12 years ago. Since that time, we have worked together with the rest of the Board of Aldermen to bring about some of the greatest growth the city of Ruston has ever seen. Look around the city, and you can see the progress. He is consistently looking for ways to improve the City of Ruston and Ward 5.

Ruston, LA · 26d

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Entergy: Meta to require 4,500 MW of near-constant electricity

Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May revealed that Meta’s planned Richland Parish data center is expected to require 4,500 megawatts of electricity, nearly four times the peak demand of New Orleans, with usage expected to remain near that level almost continuously. The disclosure came as May defended billions of dollars...

New Orleans, LA · 26d

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Ouachita Parish School Board Candidate forum takes place at West Monroe’s Edgewood Facility

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On October 13, 2026, the Ouachita Parish School Board Candidate forum took place at West Monroe’s Edgewood Facility. Candidates answered questions and discussed their plans if they were elected. Watch the video above for the full forum.

West Monroe, LA · 27d

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Monroe officials call for new owners of Pecanland Mall: KNOE Streaming News 10/13/26

Monroe officials call for new owners of Pecanland Mall: KNOE Streaming News 10/13/26.

Monroe, LA · 27d

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Nighttime closures set for Tech Drive overpass replacement project on I-20

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Nighttime lane and road closures are scheduled Monday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, for the LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass replacement project over Interstate 20 in Ruston, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Traffic and Detours For more questions, call DOTD at (318) 251-4117 or visit […]

Ruston, LA · 27d