Good morning, Monroe.

Little Caesars will pick a local team each week to receive its Team of the Week award — officials said the honor aims to spotlight community spirit and local excellence.

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce celebrated 105 years and shared plans for future growth while the Department of Education approved Louisiana’s Ed-Flex program that gives local districts more flexibility with federal funds.

Delhi Elementary hosted its first annual African American wax museum as an interactive exhibit to celebrate local history.

Teachers Griffin + Shaw organized the event so students dressed as influential historical figures to deliver short speeches and engage the community.

Monroe city officials finished a $4.6-million project to rehabilitate DeSiard Street last week & celebrated the completed makeover that improved an essential local road.

Louisiana Tech Football announced Tuesday morning that former wide receiver Devonta Lee died after battling bone cancer — the native of Fluker played at LSU and Louisiana Tech and was remembered for his fighter’s spirit.

St. Fredricks Boys Basketball team was named Little Caesars Team of the Week after finishing the regular season as the Division IV select bracket's #3 seed — they will host early playoff games at home.

Fashion Fusion 2026

7-10 p.m. — Monroe Civic Center — Benefit entry — Fashion meets dance in a runway show supporting local cancer patients.