Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Fire Department's "Get Alarmed" program offers free smoke alarm installations for residents to enhance home safety. KNOE
- ➤ Deidra Adair has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, aiming to further the mission of fostering thriving communities for children and families. KEDM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the Hibbett Sports shooting incident. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Etheridge, CEO of EPC, has been appointed to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) Board of Directors, and CSO Josh Etheridge has joined the LABI Emerging Leaders Council, marking recognition of their contributions to economic and workforce development in Louisiana. KEDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine repaid $20,000 to the school board amid charges of felony theft, malfeasance in office, and false public records, sparking a review procedure for superintendent compensation. KNOE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ KNOE is giving away tickets to the 2025 Northeast Louisiana Home Show at the Monroe Civic Center on March 1 and 2, for those interested in home buying, building, or renovating. KNOE
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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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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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