Good morning, Monroe.

A fire at Oak Manor Apartments at 11:30 p.m. Monday displaced one adult and four children near Carver Elementary School in Monroe — investigators are working to find the cause as Entergy restored power by 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Due to a winter storm, ULM remains closed through Friday, Jan.

30. The ULM Activity Center offers 24-hour shelter and Schulze Dining Hall is open today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; officials urge caution on icy roads.

A break near Standard Reed Road on Monday reduced water service on the Greater Ouachita Water System for Kiroli and D'Arbonne Woods residents.

Water officials say repairs are underway and full service should return soon.

Sen. Kennedy said North Louisiana is tough as a three-dollar steak after a brutal winter storm left thousands without power in Ouachita Parish.

Governor Landry warned residents to bundle up tonight as bitterly cold temperatures with single-digit wind chills Tuesday morning are expected.

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis said (expressing his gratitude) that during dangerous cold and power outages, neighbors are coming together to help and keep everyone safe.

The community is uniting as extreme winter weather challenges residents today.

Fresenius Medical Care is adjusting dialysis center schedules in Monroe as power outages persist from a winter storm.

Patients needing open care should call the emergency line (1 800 626 1297) as power crews continue restoration efforts.

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.

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.

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.