Morning
Monroe
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana held its 9th Annual Community Update Luncheon at the Monroe Civic Center—experts discussed steps to get ahead of fall allergy season. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury said he would not resign—his profanity-filled rant video circulated widely on social media on August 21. KNOE
- ➤ On Aug. 21, local lawmakers met at a breakfast hosted by the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce to discuss the state legislative session and key issues like the new Meta Data Center and federal changes that affect workforce development and snap benefits. Rep. Pat Moore stressed the need for proper training while lawmakers noted that a united approach will help improve education and infrastructure+drive economic progress. KNOE
- ➤ The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved plans on Wednesday for three state-of-the-art power plants and several substations to support a new Meta data center and boost the local economy — two plants in Richland Parish will become operational in 2028 while a third in St. Charles Parish is set to start by the end of 2029. Some local residents raised concerns about potential increases in electric bills, natural gas costs, and environmental impacts. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Legislators have been asked by House Speaker Rep. Phillip DeVillier to keep open their schedules from Oct. 23 to Nov. 13 for a possible special redistricting session this fall—this comes in anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on last year's congressional map that may not be decided until as late as June. Some lawmakers contend that the plan, which they say is pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry, may be premature if the ruling delays or supports the current maps. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana health officials reported 20 confirmed cases of the flesh eating bacteria VIBRIO VULNIFICUS—4 of these resulted in death and others led to amputations—and warned that infections from coastal water exposure or undercooked oysters cause fever, pain and blistering skin lesions. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ River Rodriguez is now a healthy 6-year-old who spent 48 days in the NICU at St. Francis after being born at 28 weeks, and his family credits the caring staff for his early survival. The St. Francis Foundation’s 2 Cars 2 Winners Raffle will raise funds to remodel the NICU, with tickets on sale until September 26 and early bird prizes for those who purchase before noon today. KNOE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ruston’s old powerplant near the Ruston Farmer’s Market is being redeveloped into an apartment complex and shopping center — the five-acre site includes four historic structures. Housing will be finished by Nov. 1 and restaurants will open by year’s end, Rep. Echols said. KNOE
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Miles for Motion 5K Color Run 2025
1-6 p.m. — ULM The Grove — Registration fee required — Participate in a vibrant color run organized by the Physical Therapy Student Association.
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West Monroe Gar Rodeo
5 PM — Downtown West Monroe La — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of fishing for Louisiana's ancient gar in a lively community competition.
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Recovery Movie Screening: 28 Days
1-3:30 p.m. — Ouachita Parish Public Library - Main Branch — Free admission — Experience a powerful film about addiction, healing, and resilience.
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Open House at 2504 Pargoud Landing
7-9 p.m. — 2504 Pargoud Landing, Monroe, LA — Free entry — Explore charming homes in Monroe's real estate market at this open house event.
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