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Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • West Monroe temporarily cuts water service on N. 7th Street for leak repairs, impacting residents and West Monroe High School.  KNOE
  • A new initiative aims to recycle Mardi Gras beads and clean up parade debris in a local effort.  KNOE

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A man in his sixties died in a residential fire in Monroe, Louisiana, with the incident currently under investigation by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal.  KNOE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana offers resources and programs to support affordable early childhood education and childcare, including Early Head Start.  KNOE
  • Louisiana dedicates February to Early Childhood Education Month, highlighting how early education can enhance student success and reduce teen crime and pregnancy, with United Way’s READ.LEARN.SUCCEED. initiative supporting literacy skills among second and third graders.  KNOE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Update Breakfast with Congresswoman Julia Letlow on March 3rd, 2025, to discuss federal legislative updates and initiatives affecting Northeast Louisiana.  KEDM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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