CBS backs off effort to stop sharing of Colbert's surprise ‘Only in Monroe' segment amid backlash
CBS says it will stop issuing takedown notices for Colbert's surprise 'Only in Monroe' appearance pending further review.
May 26, 2026Open source
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After the first night without “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Colbert turned up with a new gig Friday, hosting a one-hour special called “Only in...
May 24, 2026Open source
Forsyth Police cite employees in underage nicotine, alcohol sales investigation
An investigation into complaints of underage sales led to citations against two employees accused of selling nicotine and alcohol products to minors.
May 22, 2026Open source
14-year-old arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of 40-year-old woman, police say
The shooting took place on the afternoon of May 16. Officers were called to a residence on Magnolia Terrace regarding a dispute involving juveniles.
May 21, 2026Open source
12 Years Later | Forsyth father remembers daughter, Heaven Woods, as city honors her with walking trail
Twelve years after Heaven Woods’ death, her father is speaking out as Forsyth honors the 5-year-old with a walking trail in her memory.
May 21, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Trailer carrying glass bottles overturns on I-75 South in Monroe County, prompting clean-up...
Two lanes of I-75 south are closed as they work to clean-up the wreck, causing considerable back up in Monroe County.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man critically injured in Monroe County crash
The single-car crash happened Monday morning, May 18, in Ellettsville, around six miles northwest of downtown Bloomington.
May 19, 2026Open source
'I'll be at the sheriff's office or I'll be out on patrol' | Jim 'Jimbo' Kile hoping to rebuild trust as ne...
Kile defeated incumbent Sheriff Tommy Jones by almost 4,000 votes in the GOP primary. He is running unopposed in the August general election.
May 19, 2026Open source
Florida Keys officials "monitoring the situation" after Cuba's drones report The Monroe County Sheriff said...
The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report and is urging people to stay calm.
May 18, 2026Open source
Levittown man jailed after allegedly stealing $4K in copper utility cable
MONROE TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Levittown man was recently jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail after state police said he stole $4,000 worth of copper from loca...
May 15, 2026Open source
Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles
A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after being pinned between two vehicles at a Monroe County home, deputies say.
May 14, 2026Open source
This N.J. town just banned data centers after concerns from residents Resistance to data centers has been b...
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Louisiana wants to build a 94-mile 'landbridge' to protect the coast. Is that even possible?
It would serve to not only rebuild wetlands that have been disappearing for a century, but also slow storm surge. But there are many complications and uncert...
May 24, 2026Open source
Richland Parish gets Meta's first sales tax payment. It's hefty.
Part of downtown Rayville, La., shown here Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
May 20, 2026Open source
New Whitney Plantation exhibit details how slaves resisted their captures in big and small ways
For the enslaved people on Louisiana plantations, resistance took many subtle and perilous forms. The new Whitney Plantation exhibit “Amongst Ourselves: Re...
May 17, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags to fly at half-staff to mourn 8 lives taken in Shreveport mass shooting
The governor of Louisiana has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff for a period of eight days to honor the eight children killed in the April 19 mass...
May 11, 2026Open source
On this Mother’s Day, 3 Louisiana mothers grieve the deaths of 8 of their children, 7 killed by their own...
SHREVEPORT, La. (CNN) — Christina Snow bends down and whispers something in her daughter’s ear as the 11-year-old lies in a white casket, eyes closed as...
May 10, 2026Open source
The Race-Obsessed Left Complains When the Supreme Court Issues a Colorblind Ruling
AP Photo/George Walker IV Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, in the rece...
May 10, 2026Open source
Will Republicans go for a clean sweep-or leave Democrats with one of the six US House seats?
BATON ROUGE – As Louisiana lawmakers draw new congressional maps, one concern is how the changes might affect the districts of U.S. House Speaker Mike John...
May 9, 2026Open source
Louisiana’s start to US House redistricting riles lawmakers, voting rights crowd
Tensions erupted Friday as Republican state lawmakers presented new election maps to eliminate one or both of Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional dist...
May 9, 2026Open source
LSU baseball can’t hold onto another early lead, fall to Georgia to begin series in Athens
LSU baseball lost to Georgia on Friday after pitching surrenders early four-run lead.
May 9, 2026Open source
Rapides Foundation grant supports Beyond Graduation Program at LCU
Louisiana Christian University has been awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation for $25,700 for the Beyond Graduation Program, a project designed to clos...
May 7, 2026Open source
Proposed curb on four-day school weeks may force reversal in East Feliciana Parish
In Louisiana, 15 out of 69 school districts currently have four-day weeks. All but 12 have adopted them since 2020. Many of them did so to attract and retain...
May 4, 2026Open source
Judge blocks Louisiana from stopping Calvin Duncan from taking office
Court says state cannot stop Calvin Duncan from taking clerk job he won in November election.
May 4, 2026Open source
Clarence Page: The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling will promote corrupt electoral maps
In striking down the Louisiana voting map as a racial gerrymander, the court opened the door for other states to redraw their maps, too.
May 4, 2026Open source
Recall signing efforts in the River Parishes WDSU
Organizers hosted the petition drive at a restaurant in LaPlace after setting up similar events across the New Orleans area over the last few weeks.
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Senate Bill 121 debated for hours in House committee
SB 121 would eliminate one of Louisiana's majority Black congressional districts and was debated for hours
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
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Monroe is in Ouachita County, Louisiana.
Region: North Louisiana
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71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71217
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Workforce training programs at LCTC evolve alongside Louisiana’s industrial growth
As the state’s industrial sector expands to include new job opportunities in automation, advanced manufacturing and steel production, Louisiana Community a...
May 26, 2026Open source
A rural Louisiana town’s plans for high-speed internet get stalled again: ‘We’re fed up’
Lake Providence was set to celebrate high-speed internet. But it was delayed, once again. “We’re fed up.”
May 26, 2026Open source
Storytellers Night at the Blue Moon: A Louisiana lawyer, a camel and 275 YouTube views
Learn about musician Steve Judice from Louisiana, his interesting journey from law to music, and his humorous song, "The Camel Song."
May 26, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Senate Bill 121 debated for hours in House committee
SB 121 would eliminate one of Louisiana's majority Black congressional districts and was debated for hours
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Impact Day: Threat for flash flooding possible today, next several days across Louisiana, region
Stubborn setup stalls across over the next week to 10 days. Hot spots of 6-12+” of rain likely in southeast Texas into western Louisiana.
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Boone County
The driver of a dump truck was killed in a crash on SR 32 west of Lebanon Monday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
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