LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The competition to decide this year’s Miss Louisiana kicked off last night in Monroe. 39 women are competing for their share of $64,000 in college scholarship money.

39 young women competition for Miss Louisiana were introduced Monday at a presser at the W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre in the Monroe Civic Center.

39 young women competition for Miss Louisiana were introduced Monday at a presser at the W.L. "Jack" Howard Theatre in the Monroe Civic Center.