Good morning, Monroe.

Mercy Chefs is seeking volunteers to help prepare and distribute meals at Monroe Civic Center on Feb.

4 and 5 — shifts run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., so sign up ahead of time.

Comcast NBCUniversal donated $25,000 to the United Cajun Navy to supply coats and blankets for residents in Monroe and West Monroe following Winter Storm Fern.

The company worked with local officials to quickly distribute donations at the Abe Pierce III Convention Center as recovery efforts continued.

Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo now showcases a troop of young ring-tailed lemurs from Madagascar that are endangered in the wild, and a new exhibit is under construction to debut in spring.

Insurance agents advise homeowners in Northeast Louisiana to review their policy details and claim categories as potential winter storm damage may raise insurance rates and deductibles.

Louisiana residents in parishes hit hard by the winter storm will receive 20 percent extra SNAP benefits loaded by Feb.

11 as Gov. Landry announced. Small businesses in the affected areas may also apply for SBA Disaster Loans to help with recovery.

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.

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.

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.