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Monroe
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local community members began their Easter holiday with Living Stations of the Cross in Forsythe Park. KNOE
- ➤ Robin Reynolds from Zoological Society joined FOX 14 reporters Jadyn Maloney and Mya Holloway to discuss the planned Easter Extravaganza at the zoo in Monroe—providing essential details about the event for local families. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe police arrested a man last week for allegedly selling drugs in the area — the arrest came after an investigation by the High Enforcement Apprehension Team. The Ouachita Citizen
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muralist Cheyenne Renee from Virginia visited Oak Grove for her '50 in 50' project and said a new downtown mural will be finished by April 23—she has already completed 17 murals so far. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana law enforcement officers are cracking down on pickup truck drivers who do not wear seat belts this month. Officers will patrol roads to remind drivers to buckle up and avoid citations. KNOE
- ➤ The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is running the Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign until April 27 to enforce seatbelt use in pickup trucks in Monroe+officers are working extra hours to issue fines starting at $50 for first offenses and $75 for repeat violations while reminding drivers during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The campaign aims to boost seatbelt use to help reduce injuries on local roads. KNOE
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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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