440 UL Monroe students without power after icy winter storm

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 382

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Approximately 440 students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe are without electricity and have limited access to running water after a winter storm brought sleet and ice to North Louisiana.

University spokesman Adam McDonald said power provider Entergy Louisiana is hopeful it can restore power to 90% of the Interstate 20 corridor, which includes Monroe, by Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing into Tuesday.

ULM students will be …

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