Friday, January 31st, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Annual Poor Man's Run, taking place on March 8, aims to raise funds for families in need of medicines, featuring a 1-mile fun run, a 5K, and an awards ceremony at the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy. KEDM
- ➤ NBC 10 News encourages viewers to report potholes in West Monroe, offering assistance to connect them with public works for repair. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ The Louisiana and Ouachita Workforce Commissions co-hosted a community resource fair in Monroe on January 30. KNOE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus was struck by a GMC Envoy in West Monroe, Louisiana, with no injuries reported; the GMC driver was cited for careless operation. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local schools and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office are responding to a multi-school cyberbullying incident involving students from West Ouachita and West Monroe High Schools, emphasizing serious repercussions for the perpetrators. KNOE
- ➤ Beekman Charter School implemented a shelter-in-place after a student was discovered with a BB gun, with officials confirming all are safe. KNOE
- ➤ A false rumor of a threat at Franklin Parish High School has been investigated by the sheriff's office, ensuring the continued safety of students and confirming school will be in session as planned. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Monroe introduced a new recycling trailer to support the environment and alleviate landfill overflow, accepting cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and glass. KNOE
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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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Northeast Louisiana Home Show 2025 - Day 1
The Northeast Louisiana Home Show offers a comprehensive platform for homeownership needs, featuring local experts and vendors in financing, renovation, and building.
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