Good morning, Monroe.

The Children's Museum holds its two-day Easter Village event today and tomorrow at 323 Walnut Street from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring an Easter Bunny photo op, a bunny patch with live rabbits, crafts & cookie decorating; tickets cost $15 at the door.

The River Market returns tomorrow at 316 S Grand St in downtown Monroe where food and shopping vendors will set up along the Ouachita River from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; stormy weather is expected so check local updates.

Yesterday, galleries in Monroe and West Monroe held an art crawl with vendors lining both sides of the river & shops staying open late to welcome local art fans.

The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2 in Monroe to mark the tenth anniversary of its Dragon Boat Festival.

The event brought community members together to celebrate a decade of local tradition.

The House passed HB 380 to let high school students earn a CDL, building a pipeline for future truck drivers.

The bill now heads to the Senate and will take effect on July 1, 2026 (if signed by the governor).

Monroe Fire Department is providing free smoke alarms with installation to all residents and will soon conduct regional testing for firefighter and fire communications officer candidates.

Residents can contact the department for details.

A French family traveled 7,000 miles to Monroe for treatment of their son Benjamin — diagnosed with rare KIF5C — at Glory Day Therapy.

His family started nonprofit Happy Benji to raise awareness and offer hope.

The Louisiana Department of Health urges residents to remove standing water from buckets, birdbaths, and gutters now to reduce mosquito breeding for summer.

The agency also recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents for extra protection.

Nutritionist Jen Avis on Good Morning ArkLaMiss shared that eggs, offering complete protein, 20 nutrients, and only 75 calories, are ideal as a first food for infants and helpful for pregnant and breastfeeding women; one egg meets toddlers’ choline needs while two supply over half for expecting mothers.

The Monroe Greenheads announced their new head coach yesterday at Hotel Monroe at 2 p.m. after a careful selection process, with player tryouts and plans for coordinator roles and sponsorships set to boost their game-day experience before their first home game on June 6 at the Monroe Civic Center.

Walk Around the Block for Autism

1-5 p.m. — Northeast Louisiana State Office Building (Back Parking Lot) — Registration required — Participate in a community walk to support autism awareness and enjoy a fun expo.

Open Pottery Studio for Experienced Potters

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Clay & Canvas Art Studio — Cost varies — Refine your pottery skills in a supportive and creative environment.

Justin Moore: One Moore Night

7-11 p.m. — Fant-Ewing Coliseum — Beneficiary event — Experience an exclusive acoustic show supporting ULM student-athletes' success.

Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Vibez Lounge — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with festive drinks, contests, and lively pub crawling in Downtown Monroe.

1st Sundays at The Zoo

3-9 p.m. — Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo — Free parking — Experience a vibrant evening with live performances, great food, and backyard fun.