Morning
Monroe
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An 11,000 sqft community center in Crowville is set for December construction — St. Joseph also upgraded its Community House with high-speed workspaces and training programs. Both projects aim to boost local opportunities. KNOE
- ➤ The Louisiana Lunachicks hosted Blooms and Booths Market and a crawfish boil on Saturday, April 11 at Monroe Farmers Market, with 70 vendors and $2,500 raised to fund a summer trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. The nonprofit backs year-round community service (like seasonal drives) for local residents. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ People in Monroe attended the fourth annual Art is Therapy event hosted by the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority today. Local vendors and artists offered hands-on art projects to help people cope with stress, anxiety, and depression (mental health challenges). KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ralph Garr's number 10 jersey was permanently retired at Wilbert Ellis Field on Saturday, Apr. 11 to honor his Grambling career and 13-year run with the Atlanta Braves. KNOE
- ➤ The Monroe Moccasins ended their regular season after back-to-back losses to the Athens Rock Lobsters on Friday and Saturday (6-2 and 5-4 in overtime). They will face the Columbus River Dragons in the playoffs starting Apr. 17. KNOE
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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.
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Justin Moore: One Moore Night
7-11 p.m. — Fant-Ewing Coliseum — Beneficiary event — Experience an exclusive acoustic show supporting ULM student-athletes' success.
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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.
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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.
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