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Monroe
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at an Airbnb on Wallace Dean Road in West Monroe on April 30 left one person dead and resulted in the arrest of three suspects—charged with solicitation of prostitution and various violent crimes including attempted murder and armed robbery. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe Fire Department officials say a person intentionally started a fire at Kode Red Beautique on April 20th, damaging the front door; anyone with information should call the department at (318) 222-5151 or Crime Stoppers of North Delta at (318) 388-2274. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe police are asking the public to help identify a burglary suspect but have not released details on when the crime occurred; anyone who recognizes the suspect should call Monroe Police Department (318 3292600) or Crime Stoppers of North Delta (318 3882274). KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zoe Bell, a Monroe native, earned about $3.4M in scholarships and graduated as valedictorian from Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy with a 4.3 GPA—she will attend New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, building on her experience as a Senate Page Intern and leader with JAG Louisiana—an achievement that marks a bright future in higher education. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Wossman High School celebrated its Class of 2025 at Academic Signing Day as seniors announced plans to attend universities, community colleges, career training programs, or the military — Student of the Year Stephaija Toliver said she plans to finish her studies to reach medical school for anesthesiology or oncology. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 1st, a West Monroe report stated that Louisiana’s honey bee population is decreasing—more details have not yet been provided. MyArkLaMiss
SHOP NEWS
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