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Friday, February 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Budweiser Clydesdales visited Graphic Packaging, highlighting the company's valued partnership with Anheuser-Busch and offering employees a unique family-friendly experience.  KNOE
  • The Tarver Braddock Foundation provided a single mother with nearly a year's worth of rent payments, showcasing their commitment to supporting community members in need.  KNOE
  • Community and state leaders gathered at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce's 104th annual banquet to celebrate the city's achievements and discuss the upcoming Meta Data Center in Richland Parish, expected to create over 5,500 jobs and invest $10 billion in the region.  KNOE
  • DeSiard Street at Jackson Street intersection is closed to through traffic starting Monday at 9 a.m. indefinitely.  The Ouachita Citizen

CRIME NEWS

  • Jamie Jemerson was arrested in Ouachita Parish, LA, on charges related to sex crimes against a child after an investigation that began in April 2023.  KNOE

CULTURE NEWS

  • The NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum celebrates Black History Month with new exhibits, including a focus on Fats Domino and Black Inventors, and hosts educational events to promote cultural awareness.  KEDM

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Grow NELA is partnering with local leaders to develop the Calhoun Tech Park in Ouachita Parish to attract businesses, committing resources to marketing and planning for future construction.  KNOE

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Kappa Delta's Annual Shamrock Color Run at University of Louisiana-Monroe

    The Kappa Delta sorority hosts a 5k color run and 1k fun run, benefitting Prevent Child Abuse America and the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, featuring a small market and activities for all ages and pets.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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