Morning
Monroe
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in West Monroe may get free help from Samaritan's Purse International Relief after last weekend's winter storm. The group will offer assistance with chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping, and debris cleanup (for qualifying properties). KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend a winter storm flooded Dusty and Company in Ouachita Parish, forcing the Burns family to work nonstop cleaning water-damaged merchandise so they can reopen soon. Other local businesses lost revenue due to closed roads and power outages — a hard hit that underscores the community’s small business resilience. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local shops in Ouachita Parish are rebuilding after a past weekend winter storm forced family-owned businesses to close for days (recovery efforts are underway as owners work to resume operations). KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Monroe announced today that emergency supplies including coats and blankets will be available at the Civic Center at 3 p.m. Drive-thru pickup is at the Abe Pierce III Convention Center; Comcast donated ($25,000) and Cajun Navy contributed with local partners. 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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