Morning
Monroe
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana aims to raise 5,000 pounds of peanut butter from Feb. 1 to March 31 to aid those facing hunger in a 12-parish area. KEDM
- ➤ Due to rising costs, Ouachita Parish families require more aid, impacting both recipients and charitable donors like First West Thrift Store. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Masur Museum's 62nd Annual Juried Competition, judged by Annemarie Sawkins, showcases top US curatorial talent with cash awards for selected artists, running from February 20th to May 3rd, 2025. KEDM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wossman High School in Monroe, Louisiana, organized a career fair for its students, featuring local businesses from Ouachita Parish, enabling them to connect with potential future employers. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jamie Hanks, with a strong background in legislative affairs and previous roles in community relations and administration, has been appointed as the new Ouachita Parish Administrator, and is set to start on February 12. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Academy of Collaborative Education in Monroe, La., will temporarily close for deep cleaning due to flu cases among students and staff, reopening on February 3, 2025. MyArkLaMiss
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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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