Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Garden Club is accepting applications for its 2026 Beautification Grant Program that offers up to $1,000 to fund community projects. Nonprofit and government groups must apply by Jan. 16 and will learn grant decisions on Feb. 10. KEDM
- ➤ Oaks Church in Monroe will host a community faith event from Jan 22 to Jan 24 at 5800 Frontage Road + the event will include 15 speakers attracting attendees from around the world. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KNOE launched its debut streamcast on Monday, Jan. 5 at 5:00 p.m. CST and will air live daily at 4 p.m. to keep local viewers updated. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Industry leaders said that if Venezuela boosts oil production, local refineries could offer lower pump prices for consumers plus the upstream oil sector may lose profit margins until companies secure clear federal safeguards and stability for future investments. KNOE
-
Night of Cakes 2026
5:30-9 p.m. — West Monroe Convention Center — Cost varies — Indulge in cakes and bid on enticing mystery bags for a good cause.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Monroe
Welcome to the Morning Monroe, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Monroe, Louisiana community. If you like the Morning Monroe, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Monroe.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Monroe and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Monroe
A free Monroe community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningmonroe.com/sitemap