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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 4-month-old pitbull named Samson is available for adoption at the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter. KNOE
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Monroe and the Center for Children and Families collaboratively launched the 'Warhawks for Hope' initiative to support needy children and families in Northeast Louisiana, including donation drives and educational programs on child abuse prevention. KNOE
- ➤ Eugene Whitney Jr. and his daughter Kourtnee Jones in Monroe, LA, received widespread community support after they found and housed over 30 homeless people during a freeze, with donations pouring in from across the country. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two more suspects were arrested for their involvement in a shooting at Hibbett Sports linked to a gang conflict inside a Louisiana mall. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana Monroe celebrated African Americans' contributions to labor and industry, highlighting key but lesser-known figures of the civil rights movement. KNOE
- ➤ Constance Baker Motley and Frederick McKinley Jones were celebrated for their contributions to civil rights at a Black History Month event at ULM. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A national search has been initiated for a new chancellor to guide Louisiana Delta Community College towards further success and innovation. KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
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Northeast Louisiana Home Show 2025 - Day 1
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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.
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Healthy Kids Society Featuring The Bellamy Brothers
This event showcases The Bellamy Brothers in support of the Healthy Kids Society at the WL Jack Howard Theatre in Monroe, LA.
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