Miss Louisiana flew out from the Monroe Regional Airport to the Miss America competition in Orlando, Florida on Friday, Dec. 27.
The sound of bells ringing outside stores is a hallmark of the holiday season, but this year, those bells were heard far less often in Northeast Louisiana.
A candlelight vigil is being held on Saturday, Dec. 28 for the child that died in a Rayville house fire on Christmas.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, around 31,000 firework-related fires happen each year.
According to the City of Monroe Water Division, there is a “major leak” on Highway 165.