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Monroe
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Herb Society has announced the Spring Herb Faire— a festival featuring the sale of herbs and plants, and more details on timing and location will be provided soon. KNOE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Monroe man lost his life when his vehicle veered off I-20 in Calhoun on April 6 and struck a tree, causing fatal injuries to rear-seat passenger Alford Gallagher while driver Patrick Gallagher was seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital—Louisiana State Police Troop F are investigating the incident. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On April 7, the Hotel Monroe held a job fair to hire between 50 and 100 full and part-time employees including front desk agents and housekeepers—employee benefit packages are valued up to $6,000. The hotel is taking June reservations starting at $275 a night and is expected to bring an initial economic boost of about one million dollars that will grow to around $10 million during its first year. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Love the Boot Week 2025 runs from April 5 to 13 — Louisiana’s largest litter removal and beautification effort spans 64 parishes. Monroe residents are encouraged to join a cleanup or pick up trash daily to help protect waterways and wildlife. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Renovations continue at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse despite flood damage from significant rain over the weekend, and the facility remains open for public use. The project costs $1.2 million (funded by left-over ARPA dollars) and will complete in six months despite minor setbacks on floors and ceilings. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe officials opened the expansion of its water treatment plant — the upgrade will improve the plant’s capacity to meet the needs of local residents. MyArkLaMiss
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Martin Kolman, a former world champion and ULM alumnus, is named the new head coach of the ULM Water Ski team. He will officially start in September+ his onboarding is underway as he prepares the team for future national championships. KEDM
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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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Red, White & Blue Airshow
Gates open 3 p.m. May 2-3, 11 a.m. May 4 — Chennault Aviation & Military Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling aerial performances saluting America's heroes.
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Byron Daniel and The Five Dead Dogs Live
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Enoch's Pub and Grill — Entry fee TBA — Experience the vibrant sounds of Southeast Louisiana with Byron Daniel and his band.
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