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Monroe
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Northeast Louisiana Home Show offers an opportunity to learn everything about buying, building, or renovating homes, with a spotlight on Rock, a laughing kookaburra, at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A West Monroe High School football coach was arrested for allegedly choking a student until they passed out. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana at Monroe hosted a career fair to connect construction management students with job opportunities, including positions at the upcoming Richland Parish Meta AI data center. KNOE
- ➤ The University of Louisiana Monroe will host its 9th Annual Women’s Symposium on March 11 to empower and encourage women to pursue leadership and passion-driven careers. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keep Louisiana Beautiful launches Clean Biz Partnership with chambers of commerce to encourage businesses to combat litter, highlighting its negative impact on revenue and community health. KEDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ouachita Parish voters will decide on a library millage renewal, aiming to raise over $10 million in funding. KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Explore Monroe: An Adventurous Scavenger Hunt
Experience a self-guided scavenger hunt through Monroe, LA, uncovering local history, art installations, and hidden treasures while competing in fun photo challenges with your group.
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