Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe, Louisiana's Desiard and Jackson Street intersection is closed for renovations, including brick pavers and drainage improvements, as part of the city's Desiard Street Improvements Project aimed at enhancing downtown infrastructure. KNOE
- ➤ The Monroe-Ouachita NAACP calls for community action and conflict-resolution programs after a non-life-threatening shooting at Hibbett Sports in Monroe, emphasizing the impact on local safety and economy. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at Hibbett Sports in Monroe, LA, on February 8, 2025, injured two individuals, with both victims and suspects known to each other, as police report arrests are forthcoming. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Elijah Gipson was arrested by the Monroe Police Department on two counts of attempted second-degree murder, three days after a public appeal for assistance in locating him. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Float decorators in Monroe prepare with excitement and hard work for the Krewe of Janus's 42nd annual Mardi Gras parade happening on February 15, 2025. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Winn Parish and the City of Monroe in Louisiana are awarded nearly $3.9 million by FEMA to enhance emergency preparedness, including the procurement of permanent generators. KNOE
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