Good morning, Monroe.

The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Wild Wild West fundraiser at Alley Park with live music, barbecue, and western-themed fun while proceeds supported local youth mentoring programs.

The event celebrated a long-standing community tradition in downtown West Monroe.

Today, the Monroe Symphony presents its 2026 season finale at the Church of the Redeemer in West Monroe, featuring music by Rossini, Liszt, Brahms, and Strauss.

A fundraising silent auction and door ticket sales will add to the event + support the symphony.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ratified a declaration of emergency on Thursday, April 9 in Vidalia to expand the chronic wasting disease control area to include Ouachita Parish and parts of six additional parishes after a white-tailed deer tested positive—this 180-day measure restricts baiting and deer carcass transport.

OPMAD detected West Nile virus in an adult mosquito pool in Ouachita Parish — officials will begin ground spraying tonight if weather permits to reduce the risk of human infection.

St. Francis Medical Group held a soil blessing and groundbreaking on Thursday, Apr.

9 for its new Internal Medicine Clinic - an event that marked its effort to expand local health services.

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.