Good morning, Monroe.

Louisiana residents received over 50 million scam calls last December, according to TrueCaller data.

Experts with the Better Business Bureau said new AI technology helped scammers mimic real organizations & urged locals to verify suspicious messages before sharing personal information.

The Krewe de Riviere and Krewe of Janus parades are set for Feb.

7 and a Mardi Gras bead recycling program is available to residents. Local drop-offs in Monroe will help support a greener celebration.

Cheryl Rogers, principal at Carver Elementary (with 18 years of service), was named the 2026 Morris Henry Carroll Educator Award recipient for overcoming challenges and inspiring academic excellence.

This is her first year leading the school.

Ouachita Green will celebrate Arbor Day with tree-planting ceremonies as its director, Shelia Kay Downhour, previewed the plans on Good Morning ArkLaMiss and said more details on locations and times will come soon.

After a dry end to 2025 — triggered by a storm on Jan.

9 — three burn bans remained in effect, with Union, Jackson, and Winn Parishes still restricting burns as of Jan. 13.

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.

Jester Jog 2026 Color Celebration

9-10 a.m. — Alley Park — Registration fee applies — Run the vibrant Mardi Gras Parade Route in a colorful three-mile fun run.