Morning
Monroe
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance to find 73-year-old Charlene Fraction, who has Alzheimer’s and was last seen at Park Place Apartments in Monroe. KNOE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Police Department advises residents to avoid the area of 2017 Ruffin Street due to an overturned vehicle causing a hazardous material leak. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe Police Department is investigating incidents where sausage balls containing nails, allegedly aimed to harm dogs, were found in the Monroe Garden District. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The School of Visual and Performing Arts at ULM announces the cast for the spring production of Little Shop of Horrors, promising a mix of comedy, suspense, and music, with performances scheduled for March 27-30. KEDM
- ➤ The World Ballet Company is set to premiere a ballet adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby', featuring a creative team that brings the Roaring Twenties to life with original jazz music, engaging choreography, and lavish production designs, on March 23 at the Monroe Civic Center. KEDM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Patrick Scott will present an analysis of Louisiana's economic landscape for 2025, aimed at assisting local businesses and policymakers, at a breakfast hosted by the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce. KEDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe introduces Kiara, a kinkajou, highlighting their unique behaviors and importance to rainforest ecosystems. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe City Council verified the Dec. 7 election results, renewing a 1% sales tax for infrastructure, effective Jan. 1, 2026, after initial certification hesitation. KNOE
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