Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Clara Rae will perform at the Ouachita RiverFest on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the event that brings local music fans together in Monroe.
🚨 Crime
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding 42-year-old Thomas Bradley Davidson—who was last seen on April 19 leaving his Bailey Street home on foot while wearing light blue jeans, a gray hoodie, and a ball cap—after he said he would be right back.
Authorities arrested 37-year-old Michael Butler after a burglary on April 23 on Willett Place Boulevard in Monroe when a homeowner saw him holding a pole saw in his garage; he fled, crashed during a high speed chase on Highway 80 (with a stolen chainsaw and other tools found in his vehicle), and was evaluated at St. Francis Medical Center before his arrest.
On April 23, police in Monroe responded after a homeowner found Michael Butler in his garage with a pole saw and later chased him as he fled in a maroon sedan—officers pursued him on Highway 80, and after a crash and foot chase, a search of the vehicle found stolen lawn care tools and unclaimed items that may belong to other burglary victims, leading to charges of simple burglary, hit-and-run driving, resisting an officer, and flight from an officer.
🎭 Culture
Stacy Gibson and the Louisiana LunaChicks shared their plans for a live performance at Ouachita RiverFest during an interview on Good Morning ArkLaMiss, and they will perform at the upcoming festival in Monroe.
🏛️ Government
The Louisiana House passed a bill that stops companies from reselling restaurant reservations without a restaurant’s permission — the law would fine violators up to $1,000 per day and now heads to the Senate.
The DEA will host National Drug Take Back Day at NELA tomorrow to collect unused medications (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) (the event is part of a national effort to reduce drug misuse).
🎉 Monroe Events
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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.
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.
Open House at Charming Double Wide
7-9 p.m. — 3815 Elm St, Monroe, LA — Free entry — Discover the potential of a charming double wide mobile home perfect for investors or future homeowners.
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