Morning
Monroe
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 24, Louisiana wildlife agents rescued stranded boaters at Wham Brake and duck hunters on the Red River while also saving juveniles found in a stalled truck at an Upper Ouachita refuge, urging caution amid extreme cold. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50,000 Entergy customers lost power on Sunday due to winter storm Fern in Northeast Louisiana & two men died from hypothermia, while dangerously low temperatures will hit Tuesday morning. KNOE
- ➤ ArkLaMiss remains dry today while wet weather moves in from the east, and dangerously cold temperatures are forecast as Entergy reported nearly 50,000 power outages and two hypothermia-related deaths from winter storm Fern. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Monroe Police said residents should avoid traveling on roads unless it is an emergency because tree limbs and power lines are down across the city. Cleanup crews will work today to clear hazards and restore safe travel. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents at St. Joseph Assisted Living Center were evacuated today after a power outage caused the generator to fail (preventing HVAC operation), and they were safely moved to the nearby St. Joseph Continuing Care Center. KNOE
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Night of Cakes 2026
5:30-9 p.m. — West Monroe Convention Center — Cost varies — Indulge in cakes and bid on enticing mystery bags for a good cause.
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Jester Jog 2026 Color Celebration
9-10 a.m. — Alley Park — Registration fee applies — Run the vibrant Mardi Gras Parade Route in a colorful three-mile fun run.
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Run for the Roses 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Forsythe Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Valentine’s Day by running for a cause and supporting philanthropy with Alpha Omicron Pi.
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