This incident resulted in numerous injuries and loss of life. All those involved and their loved ones deserve a comprehensive investigation based on all available evidence

Twilight tour at Hasley Cemetery, where history comes alive through living stories of West Monroe’s past.

The Monroe Symphony Orchestra returns with a full-orchestra performance.

The Friends of Black Bayou have canceled the annual Fall Celebration as the government shutdown closes key refuge facilities. Trails and boat launch remain open for public use.

ULM athletics nonconference finale on current season.

ULM enrollment increase, The best on the bayou!

Monroe Symphony Orchestra hosts its Time & Remembrance Concert on October 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The 2024 severe weather season was very active across Louisiana, with 96 total tornadoes reported across the state. Of those, 40 tornadoes were reported across Northern Louisiana. Six of them were strong, which is EF-2 or greater, 27 tornadoes were rated EF-1, 6 tornadoes were rated EF-0, and 1 tornado was rated EF-Unknown. Most of these tornadoes were associated with Hurricane Beryl in July 2024.

ULM Wind Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Auditorium.

This week, EPA crews at the Smitty’s Supply response have been planning and preparing for significant rainfall, including installing stormwater control measures, fortifying ditches, and building underflow dams to prevent material from reaching the river. Part of that plan is allowing a controlled release of stormwater from the Smitty’s Supply facility to move across the road and into the ponds adjacent to the site, where EPA is already operating, and where we have control over the inflow and outflow.