Morning
Monroe
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's 318 region is set to receive an additional 457 area code to accommodate more phone numbers, with a transition to 10-digit dialing by August 25, 2025. KNOE
- ➤ Ouachita Green and the City of Monroe celebrated Arbor Day with events across Northeast Louisiana on January 17, 2025. KNOE
- ➤ A comprehensive guide to assistance programs in Northeast Louisiana for residents struggling to pay bills, offering support through various agencies including Catholic Charities, United Way, and LIHEAP. KNOE
- ➤ Northeast Louisiana offers free legal assistance for low-income renters and seniors through resources like Louisiana Law Help and the NELA Bar Foundation. KNOE
- ➤ The Center for Children and Families and OPSO offer education on human trafficking prevention during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, emphasizing survival, familial trafficking, and online exploitation. MyArkLaMiss
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four vehicles collided near Highway 165 in Monroe, resulting in minor injuries and an ongoing investigation by the Monroe Police Department. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals have been apprehended for their involvement in a 2022 shooting at the Parkview Apartment Complex in Monroe, La., resulting in one fatality and one injury. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Louisiana Monroe students express diverse reactions to the impending TikTok ban, highlighting its impact on their daily lives, educational use, expression, and potential loss of income for content creators. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe received a $2 million grant from HUD's Healthy Homes Production Grant Program to enhance housing safety and health. The Ouachita Citizen
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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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Monroe Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Explore the historic and artistic treasures of Monroe, Louisiana, by participating in a self-guided scavenger hunt filled with interactive challenges and discoveries.
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