The E.D. White Historic Site celebrates 200 years with the Oaks and Origins Festival, showcasing Louisiana’s history, cultural traditions, and community heritage.

Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center has earned its second consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, recognizing its commitment to patient safety, quality care, and preventing medical errors, infections, and injuries. The 233-bed hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour emergency department and northeast Louisiana’s first Level III trauma center.

The University of Louisiana Monroe’s School of Visual and Performing Arts will host Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Brown Theatre. The immersive holiday performance will feature live music, dance, and art from cultures around the world, offering audiences a one of a kind artistic experience followed by a celebratory soiree and art auction.

The City of West Monroe will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 12 at Hasley Cemetery to honor veterans, with wreath sponsorships available through Nov. 28.

A Monroe man, Adrian Sampson, 21, faces 49 felony charges after investigators say he staged multiple vehicle crashes to file fraudulent insurance claims worth more than $150,000.

At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the overnight attack, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to dismiss their cases, arguing prosecutor Lindsay Halligan was illegally appointed.