Morning
Monroe
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wellspring Alliance for Families is hosting sessions in February to educate parents on teen dating violence and its warning signs. KNOE
- ➤ At 106, Arnita Bennett Smith lives independently in Monroe, Louisiana, celebrated for her lifelong resilience, faith, and the rich family legacy she's nurtured, soon to be honored by the city. KNOE
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating 20-year-old Ethanjet Bondad, who was last seen on February 1 near Leon Patrick Drive and Finks Hideaway. KEDM
- ➤ The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo highlights box turtles, urging the public to leave them in the wild and assisting with their safety during the road crossing, amidst ongoing construction for a new exhibit. KNOE
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Kavishia Bethley, last seen in the Huenefeld Drive area. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Baton Rouge chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving seeks clarity after a deputy's DWI charge was dismissed swiftly due to the District Attorney's discretion, emphasizing concerns over equal justice enforcement. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe Regional Airport experienced an unprecedented number of passengers in 2024, reaching 184,000. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Children & Families will host a TBRI workshop on February 6th and 7th, 2025, aimed at equipping professionals with strategies to support trauma-experienced children, offering 12 hours of CEUs. KEDM
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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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