Morning
Monroe
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ River Cities Humane Society for Cats joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to explain how to keep community cats warm as winter weather approaches — sharing practical tips for vulnerable strays facing colder days. KNOE
- ➤ Salvation Army is seeking food, clothing and blanket donations to help residents prepare for an upcoming winter storm. The organization shared recent updates (via Good Morning ArkLaMiss) and urges community members to donate soon. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Stokes, a longtime educator, administrator and coach at Oaks Christian School, left a lasting legacy in Northeast Louisiana with his famous chant 'Who ya rootin' for? OCS!' that echoed across ballparks and stadiums. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering rides to essential healthcare workers as winter weather approaches. The service is available for residents outside city limits and interested personnel can call (318-329-1200) for details. KNOE
- ➤ The City of Monroe hosts a Financial Empowerment Summit today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benoit Community Center to offer tools for building wealth and managing money; Tiffany (The Budgetnista) Aliche will guide the session and launch the CityStart Blueprint. KEDM
- ➤ The Louisiana DOTD is preparing to treat roads with salt and brine ahead of a wintry mix expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow this weekend. The agency aims to safeguard motorists as cold air moves into the area. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local physicians say this weekend’s cold weather may cause frostbite and hypothermia in seniors (and youth) if proper precautions are not taken. Residents are advised to have heaters, blankets and medications on hand to prevent cold-related injuries. KNOE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Roxanne Smith with Paws of NELA introduced Zyla, a three-month-old Labrador and German Shorthaired Pointer mix, now available for adoption. Local families interested in welcoming a friendly pet can follow Paws of NELA’s guidelines to learn more. KNOE
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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.
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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.
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Run for the Roses 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Forsythe Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Valentine’s Day by running for a cause and supporting philanthropy with Alpha Omicron Pi.
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