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Tallulah native Gary Crockett announces run for Louisiana governor

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Gary Crockett, the businessman and Navy veteran who finished second to Jamie Davis in the Democratic runoff for the U.S. Senate, announced he is running for governor. His announcement comes one day after Democrats across the country won in midterm races. Davis lost the general election...

Louisiana · 2d

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Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes’ Meltdown Goes Viral After Woman Allegedly Mentions His Mama During Meeting

Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes is at the center of a viral controversy after an explosive confrontation with a woman during a city council meeting brought government business to a standstill. The November 3 incident has become a major talking point on TikTok, where clips of the heated exchange are dominating timelines and drawing attention to what was supposed to be a routine discussion about data center development.

Jackson, MS · 4d

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Vicksburg, Warren County awarded Deal of the Year for AWS Recruitment

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg and Warren County have been recognized by the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) with the Deal of the Year Award for the recruitment of Amazon Web Services. The community received the top statewide honor in the category for communities with populations of fewer than 60,000 at the 2026 MEDC Legislative Conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, before a statewide audience of economic development professionals, legislators and workforce development officials.

Warren County, MS · 1d

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"Nerve-wracking" wait in Mississippi as Senate race remains a cliffhanger

Jackson, Mississippi -Mississippi residents are facing a "nerve-wracking" wait to see whether the southern state elects its first Black senator in more than a century as vote-counting dragged on Sunday after last week's midterms. Voters who spoke to AFP in the state capital of Jackson on Saturday anticipated that history could be in the making in the whisker-close race between Democrat Scott Colom, an African-American man, and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white woman. With 97% of the vote counted by Sunday afternoon, Colom was 2,574 votes ahead of Hyde-Smith - a gap of just 0.3%. M...

Mississippi · 4h

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This Quiet Mississippi Town Has Been Keeping A Low Profile, But It’s Finally Stepping Into The Spotlight

A golden hand sits on top of a church steeple here, pointing straight at the sky. I can’t imagine a better way for a town to say, look up. The welcome sign quotes a famous general who supposedly found the place too beautiful to burn. Down the road, 23 giant columns stand in a field with no house attached.

Port Gibson, MS · 1d

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Jackson closes first homeless encampment via Homeward JXN

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced the city closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, by helping four people move into housing. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city also launched a new Homeward JXN website, giving residents a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and progress. “I […]

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Veolia Expands Operations Near Meta’s Hyperion

NEW ORLEANS — Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment operations in Louisiana through new partnerships with the towns of Delhi and Sterlington, as major industrial investment and residential development increase demand for infrastructure across northern Louisiana. The expansion comes as Delhi experiences growth associated with Meta’s massive artificial intelligence...

Delhi, LA · 2d

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Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi

Each November, military veterans around the country are honored. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the observance dates back to 1919, when World War I ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28. Fighting actually ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Mississippi · 2d

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VFD receives 300 smoke alarms at no cost to residents

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Fire Department received 300 new smoke alarms from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, SFMO, and the Mississippi Insurance Department, MID. Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, SFMO and MID are distributed more than 30,000 smoke alarms for installation in homes statewide at no cost to residents.

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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St. Francis Medical Center closes Monroe streets for elevator replacement

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Traffic is being rerouted around St. Francis Medical Center on Wednesday as crews close Jackson and Oak streets while the hospital replaces its elevators. The six-hour closure allows contractors to hoist new equipment during construction. Elevator replacement. Kevin Sale, chief operating officer of St. Francis Medical...

Monroe, LA · 3d

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City of West Monroe hosts annual holiday kickoff for the Twin Cities

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today, the City of West Monroe hosted its annual holiday kickoff for the Twin Cities. The event gives city officials the chance to prepare residents for the holiday season in the Twin Cities.

West Monroe, LA · 2d

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City of Monroe to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thomas Ave & Georgia St water improvements

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the City of Monroe, water system improvements along Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street have been completed, addressing water service, drainage, and roadway conditions in the area. The project included the installation of new water lines, fire hydrants, and drainage infrastructure while removing older utility components. Improvements also included street […]

Monroe, LA · 2d

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Discover Monroe-West Monroe launches Christmas guide

Monroe-West Monroe, LA– The most wonderful time of year is here in Monroe-West Monroe! Discover Monroe-West Monroe has created a guide for all things Christmas. This guide will feature information about Christmas parades, events, holiday light maps, gift guides for local products, and more!. A few events you can...

West Monroe, LA · 3d

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Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027

A new Buc-ee’s can mean a new place to fill up and, for some people, a new place to clock in. Construction has already started at each site, though opening dates are still targets. Here are the new Buc-ee’s stores coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027....

North Carolina · 1d

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‘Christmas on the River’ Christmas guide released

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) released its Christmas guide Thursday for the 2026 holiday season. The holiday celebrations start on Dec. 3-6 with both the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade and the Bawcomville Redneck Parade along with the Downtown Gallery Crawl, Christmas on the River Festival Day, and Christmas Open House at the Biedenharn Home and Gardens.

Monroe, LA · 3d

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Planned power outage to impact Ruston residents Thursday night

RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The City of Ruston announced utility crews will temporarily shut off power for several East Kentucky Avenue customers late Thursday night to conduct emergency equipment repairs. The City of Ruston Light & Power Department said that the planned service interruption begins at 11 p.m. and will...

Ruston, LA · 3d

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CapturePoint Wants 75 Acres Near Fryeburg for 125-Mile CO2 Pipeline

CapturePoint has asked Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to build and operate a 125-mile carbon dioxide pipeline that could cut across seven northwest Louisiana parishes, and the company is already seeking a right-of-way on 75 acres of a small Bienville Parish tree farm owned by Larry Garrett and his brother. A public hearing on the request is set for November 17 in Baton Rouge, and Garrett says he plans to be there even though he worries he cannot afford a lawyer to represent him.

Louisiana · 2d

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City of Monroe schedules emergency water main repair, issues boil water advisory

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of Monroe announced it will conduct emergency repairs on an 8-inch water main starting Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 p.m., leaving several areas with low or no water pressure overnight. Officials said, crews expect the maintenance work to take several hours to complete. Officials...

Monroe, LA · 4d

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Veterans reflect on service and sacrifice during annual Veterans Day parade

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Veterans gathered at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home for the seventh annual Veterans Day parade, celebrating those who have served and recognizing the sacrifices made along the way. Taking place ahead of Veterans Day, the parade gives veterans an opportunity to reflect on their time in the military while bringing the […]

Monroe, LA · 2d