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🌱 Who will shine when No. 14 West Monroe hosts Peabody Thursday?

West Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello West Monroe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who will shine when No. 14 West Monroe hosts Peabody Thursday?
  • How West Monroe police helped dismantle a major regional drug operation
  • Why a West Monroe newspaper is pushing back against Facebook’s rules

Also on today's calendar: Market on the Square and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 53.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisiana high school football: LHSAA Week 9 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders (maxpreps.com) — West Monroe fans can look ahead to Thursday night’s home matchup, where the No. 14‑ranked Rebels host Peabody as part of a packed Week 9 Louisiana high school football slate. The schedule also highlights key games for Ouachita Parish and Neville, plus statewide rankings and statistical leaders. It’s a handy snapshot for planning your local football weekend.
   

• Monroe man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses (kedm.org) — A major federal drug case tied to the Monroe area involved investigations by the West Monroe Police Department and other Ouachita Parish agencies, culminating in a 30‑year prison sentence for a local supplier. Authorities seized large quantities of meth, cocaine, marijuana, counterfeit pills, and several firearms from stash locations. Residents may notice the strong federal and local law‑enforcement presence behind this case.
   

• Louisiana publishers raise copyright concerns as Madison Journal says it will stop using Facebook (knoe.com) — West Monroe’s Ouachita Citizen publisher Sam Hanna Jr. is joining other Louisiana newspaper leaders in questioning Facebook’s new ad terms and how Meta and other tech giants use local news content. Their concerns center on copyright control, digital ad dominance, and protecting community journalism while still keeping readers connected online.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need a dog house built.
    One with a window for ac unit lol. Who can tackle this. And not for a million dollars. ? (Nextdoor West Heights)
  • Redneck parade back on the schedule
    https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/bawcomville-redneck-christmas-parade-back-on-after-community-support/?fbclid… (Nextdoor Bawcomville)
  • AMCOR, plc posted a job opening for Machine Operator in West Monroe. Apply here.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monroe

  • ULM earns 2026 Seal of Prevention for student well-being efforts (knoe.com)
  • Welcome in! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new OPPL Main Branch (knoe.com)
  • Amendment 6 could give local governments the option to expand property tax relief for seniors (myarklamiss.com)

Choudrant

  • Jones to be renominated for LBC president (baptistmessage.com)
  • These 10 Louisiana Restaurants Give You Plenty Of Delicious Choices Of Soul Food (newsbreak.com)

Ok West Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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