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Temporary road closure on North 18th St. railroad crossing
The City of Monroe will temporarily close North 18th Street at Washington Street from Saturday, October 10, through Tuesday, October 13, for railroad crossing repairs and enhancements. The closures will allow Railroad Traffic Services to repair and enhance the crossing. The public is advised that this will be a total...
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Monroe Regional Airport Adds TSA Gateside Access Program
Monroe Regional Airport Adds TSA Gateside Access Program.
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Kiroli Foundation to launch second annual Pet Mayor Contest
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Kiroli Foundation announced the launch of its second annual West Monroe pet Mayor Contest. Event organizers said residents are invited to nominate their furry (and not so furry) friends to be in the running for West Monroe Pet Mayor. Nominations are accepted from Tuesday, Oct....
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EDITORIAL: Show up, speak up for Louisiana Tech
A little more than a week ago, the Lincoln Parish Journal published an editorial encouraging Louisiana Tech faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and fans to pay close attention to the process of selecting the university’s next president. We encouraged people to get involved and make their voices heard. This...
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Louisiana Illuminator: Louisiana Tech president speaks on retirement decision: ‘I’ve got a lot more to do’
Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson said he plans to relocate to Florida after he retires in December to continue his career as an educator by homeschooling his grandkids. Henderson announced last week he intends to leave the leadership role at the Ruston campus at the end of the calendar year due to health concerns.
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People tell Entergy they don't want Meta power line on their property
Louisiana residents are opposing Entergy's plan to build a transmission line for a new Meta data center. The proposed line would run through private properties, family farms, and a protected wetland area. A group called the Louisiana Landowners Coalition has petitioned against the project, urging the use of existing utility...
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Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival brings culture, vendors to Lazarre Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival was held at Lazarre Park in West Monroe. The event was put on by the Kiroli Foundation with the support of the City of West Monroe. The annual festival celebrates Irish, Scottish and Gaelic culture. It included live music, a...
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Ouachita Parish seeks local artwork for inaugural People’s Gallery
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Police Jury announced that residents have 10 days left to submit original artwork for the inaugural People’s Gallery before the open call closes Oct. 15. The Ouachita Parish Police Jury invites residents across the parish to submit work for consideration for...
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White Oak Lane Bridge to close for replacement in Union Parish
UNION PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A bridge on White Oak Lane over Edmonds Creek near Bernice will close beginning October 12, 2026, as crews start a bridge replacement project, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The $576,557 project will replace the existing bridge just north of LA 2 with a modern drainage […]
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Homeowners Fight Over 70-Foot Strip of Land, Generator, and a Dead Cow
Two couples in Farmerville, Louisiana are embroiled in a legal battle over a disputed 70-foot stretch of timberland. Two couples recently found themselves in a massive battle over a 70-foot stretch of timberland. The battle is taking place in Farmerville, Louisiana, a rural part of Union Parish. According to court...
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North Louisiana Small Scale Development Workshop comes to Ruston
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Watch the video above to learn how small-scale development can help revitalize communities across North Louisiana. Learn more about real estate development opportunities, strategies, and community revitalization at the North Louisiana Small Scale Development Workshop in Ruston on October 23, 2026.
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Monroe City Council Chairman Verbon Muhammad Sr. writes letter to LHSAA following Carroll High’s football season suspension
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On October 1, 2026, Monroe City Council Chairman Verbon Muhammad Sr. wrote a letter to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Executive Committee after Carroll High School’s football program was placed under suspension, ending its 2026 season following a fight with Assumption High School’s football team on September 25, 2026. During […]
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North 18th Street railroad crossing will close for repairs in Monroe
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Monroe announced a temporary closure of North 18th Street at Washington Street while crews repair and improve the railroad crossing. The closure is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 a.m. and continue through Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 a.m., weather permitting.
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Murrill joins ULM student athlete lawsuits over “draconian” action
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is getting involved in two lawsuits centered on two University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) athletes and their eligibility. The attorney general said the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) originally created a rule allowing 2022 student athletes to play for a fifth...
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People tell Entergy they don't want Meta power line on their property
JENA — Rapides High School teacher Danielle LeBouef said her family used every last cent they had to buy a rural property so her three children could grow up safe. Now Entergy wants to run a transmission line through her front yard to power the $50 billion Meta data center being built in Richland Parish, and she has questions. She's not alone, either. On Thursday night, about 100 people gathered at the Jena Community Center to ask questions about the project. It was hosted by the Louisiana Landowners Coalition , a group that started after founder Dustin McAnn spotted surveyors on his property and later learned about the proposed line's route. The Meta project, named Hyperion, would be the company's largest data center. As described on its website , the parent company of Facebook states it "will be part of our global infrastructure that brings Meta technologies and programs to life, making the future of human connection possible. "This data center will play a vital role in accelerating our AI progress, delivering 5 gigawatts of compute capacity to house Hyperion, our largest multi-gigawatt AI cluster." The transmission line, known as the West Fork Creek to Boeuf 500kV transmission project, would
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Town of Jonesboro Moving Forward with Infrastructure Projects
The Town of Jonesboro continues to move forward with infrastructure projects designed to better enhance services and make transportation more reliable. Shown above is a sign signifying approximately $8 MILLION being invested in the future of Jonesboro’s wastewater treatment plant renovation project. In November 2024, funding was awarded for...