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Monroe
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Monroe has announced street closures for Commerce, Trenton and Natchitoches streets for Ouachita RiverFest set from April 24 to April 27 in downtown West Monroe—Commerce Street closes on April 24 at 7 a.m. until April 27 at 5 p.m. Festival events include a public viewing of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck on April 24 at 11 a.m., live music, vendors and the Rubber Duck Drop on April 27 at 5 p.m. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Families celebrated Easter while Feed the Forgotten hosted its annual community event+ ensuring that no one was left out during the holiday, as local residents gathered across northeast Louisiana. KNOE
- ➤ Ouachita Strummers and Friends will perform a free music event in the community room at the Ouachita Public Library on April 29 at 1 p.m. Music fans in Monroe can enjoy Louisiana tunes — played on dulcimers and recorders— during the event. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe police arrested 20-year-old Octavious Odessa Straughter on April 21 for three counts of attempted second-degree murder after a Dec. 30, 2024 shooting on Ben Franklin Drive that injured three people, two critically, and set his $225,000 bond—officers identified him through video evidence and witness interviews. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe Police Department is searching for Estevi Bonhauser, who was reported missing on April 22nd, and anyone with information is asked to call 318-329-2600 (Monroe PD). MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Monroe Police Department reported that on December 30th, 2024 at 7:49 p.m. a suspect allegedly shot three victims on Ben Franklin Drive—leaving two in critical condition and one in intensive care—and arrested 20-year-old Octavious O. Straughter on April 21 for three counts of attempted second-degree murder with a bond set at $225,000. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Monroe police are searching for missing woman Ligermanique Goins and ask anyone with information to call MPD (318) 329-2600. MyArkLaMiss
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KNOE has joined with Country Village Manufactured Homes and Don Killins Manufactured Homes Parts and Supply to honor graduates by showing their photos on KNOE.com (2025). KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Monroe Police Department announced Tuesday, April 22 that its K-9—Elgos passed away due to a medical issue after serving two years on drug and apprehension duties. MyArkLaMiss
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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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