Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Samaritan’s Purse is helping parishes in northeast Louisiana clear debris and clean yards after a damaging ice storm. Volunteers from the nonprofit (known for disaster relief after tornadoes and hurricanes) are partnering with local churches to support affected residents. KNOE
- ➤ The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is offering free tax services in Ouachita Parish after district manager Richard Paylor (from AARP) discussed the program on Good Morning ArkLaMiss. Local residents can soon access help with tax preparation. KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local shops are working to reopen after a winter storm shut their doors for several days + many owners are making repairs to resume normal service for customers. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jo Ann Deal with the Better Business Bureau joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss yesterday to explain how to file a claim after winter storms plus other major events, guiding Monroe residents on the steps to get compensation. KNOE
- ➤ Entergy said thousands remain without power in north Louisiana more than a week after the winter storm, with nearly 4,000 customers in Ouachita Parish facing delays due to rough terrain (some households may have power restored today). KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During American Heart Month, local health experts remind residents that nearly one in 20 adults faces heart disease and almost half carry a major risk factor (high blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking). KNOE
- ➤ February is American Heart Month, and health officials in Monroe urge residents to get routine screenings because Louisiana ranks fifth in heart attack deaths; they advise eating heart-healthy foods & staying active to catch risk factors early. 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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