Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers plan the MAD Dash 5K Fun Run — the event aims to support cancer patients and survivors in northeast Louisiana. KNOE
- ➤ On Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m., local community, business and elected leaders will gather on the steps of West Monroe City Hall (2305 N. 7th Street) for Leaders Against Litter, the kickoff for Love the Boot Week that will see cleanup events across Ouachita Parish from April 5 to 13. MyArkLaMiss
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 30, the Monroe Fire Department dealt with a structure fire at Saint Mary’s No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church on Williams Street where no injuries were reported & fire officials are now investigating the cause. MyArkLaMiss
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Leadership Ouachita—a year-long program to help 42 local business professionals build skills in budgeting, planning, and community improvements. Patience Tally, a 2021 program graduate and facilitator from Louisiana Delta, said the training prepares leaders for future economic changes. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 31, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Better Business Bureau warned residents of a phishing scheme—urging them to be cautious when opening messages or clicking links. KNOE
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Louisiana Blue - Medicare Advantage Member Event
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Vantage Venues — Free entry — Engage in health screenings and informative seminars tailored for Medicare Advantage members.
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Autism Acceptance Festival 5k and Fun Run
8:30 – 10:30 AM — Kiroli Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun run to promote autism acceptance in the community.
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ULM Spring Concert: BigXthaPlug
8-10 p.m. — Fant-Ewing Coliseum — Admission: Ticket Prices Vary — Celebrate the ULM Spring Fever Concert featuring the dynamic artist BigXthaPlug.
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Louisiana Bayou Showdown
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — West Monroe Sports & Events — $20 daily admission — Catch the excitement of competitive basketball matchups at the Inaugural Bayou Showdown.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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