Morning
Monroe
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Monroe commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. with their 46th annual birthday salute at the Monroe Civic Center. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darius Jenkins Jr. was arrested in Arkansas for his alleged involvement in a Dec. 2024 shooting in Monroe, La., and is awaiting extradition. KNOE
- ➤ Seven individuals in Monroe were sentenced for illegal possession of firearms and narcotics, as announced by U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown. The Ouachita Citizen
- ➤ A former Union Parish deputy pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of simple battery in the Ronald Greene case. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe's bond rating has been downgraded from 'A' to 'BBB plus' due to recent policy changes by the City Council. The Ouachita Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe City School Board and superintendent responded to the vote on the Neville Charter application on January 14. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors decide not to charge officers in the 2019 case of Ronald Greene, concluding an FBI probe into allegations of excessive force and cover-up by Louisiana State Police. MyArkLaMiss
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are set to showcase their entertaining basketball skills in an action-packed performance.
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Monroe Moccasins vs Blue Ridge Bobcats
The Monroe Moccasins will face off against the Blue Ridge Bobcats at the Monroe Civic Center, providing a local sports experience for attendees.
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Free Annual Mammogram Screening Event in West Monroe, LA
This free annual mammogram screening, organized by the Louisiana Cancer Foundation, is available by appointment for women aged 40 and over in northeast Louisiana.
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Monster Truck Nitro Tour in West Monroe, LA
The Monster Truck Nitro Tour features competitive monster trucks along with freestyle motocross events at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, showcasing thrilling racing and stunts.
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