Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Love the Boot Week calls on residents to join volunteer clean-up events across Louisiana this week — local leaders say keeping neighborhoods tidy boosts pride and attracts visitors while supporting local businesses. KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2026 T.H. Scott Awards to honor local businesses, nonprofits and individuals impacting Ouachita Parish. The awards ceremony is set for Thursday, May 21 at the Monroe Civic Center while nominations close Friday, April 24 (5 p.m.). KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 2 from 2-4 p.m., the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum will host Biscuits + Butterflies with Chef Pat Nolan serving homemade biscuits, jams, and jellies as guests enjoy cookie decorating and a live butterfly release in the museum's garden. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Louisiana Monroe has named Dr. Gina Craft as the new Dean of the College of Pharmacy pending approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors (Craft is a 28-year veteran who served as Interim Dean since Aug. 2025). KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monroe’s Moccasins ended their season with a 4-2 loss to Columbus in game three of the FPHL first round yesterday — the defeat ended their playoff campaign. 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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Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball
1-3 p.m. — University of Louisiana Monroe — Free entry — Watch exciting college baseball action between Troy and ULM Warhawks.
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