Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Monroe.
💼 Business
Meta announced plans to expand its Richland Parish data center to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, making it one of the largest in history.
The $1 billion expansion is expected to support 7,500 construction jobs & 1,000 operational roles after a press event on Monday, July 13 in Baton Rouge.
🎓 Education
Meta announced a $5 million donation to LDCC to fund full scholarships for Richland Parish high school graduates starting with the Class of 2026.
LDCC will offer data center operations and technical training courses once scholarship details are finalized.
📰 Finance
Jo Ann Deal from the Better Business Bureau of Monroe appeared on Good Morning ArkLaMiss today to explain how credit freezes and identity theft protection work to help locals secure their financial information.
The segment offers practical tips for residents seeking extra safety.
🏛️ Government
A new Louisiana law takes effect Aug.
1 requiring hospitals to form discharge plans for behavioral health patients. Lawmaker Fisher and the Renewal Center aim to break the cycle by ensuring hospitals contact primary care within 72 hours and provide instructions to families — a move to boost follow-up care.
🏥 Health
The Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District reported West Nile virus detections in 37 mosquito pools from 21 locations, including West Monroe and the Monroe Garden District.
Officials urge residents to use EPA-approved insect repellent and take precautions during peak mosquito season.
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