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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking local residents for help finding runaway juvenile Saniy Samoa Silas, 17, who was last seen May 9 leaving her home on Willet Place Boulevard and is described as African American with blonde hair & brown eyes while wearing a black LSW hoodie and blue-green joggers. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monroe City Schools began an internal audit investigation into its Transportation Department after officials noted potential driver payment issues when transportation workers received partial pay on May 12; Superintendent Sam Moore III said a meeting with employees will be held today at 10:30 a.m. (to review extra compensation for overtime work) to ensure funds are correctly allocated. KNOE
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana residents must pay their 2024 state income tax by May 15 because late payments will incur penalties and interest; state officials note that a six-month extension allows more time to file returns (until Nov. 17) but does not extend the payment deadline. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana State Police are increasing patrols this week — they plan to enforce the move over law to protect first responders on the roadside. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With summer coming, local water safety experts warn parents to watch their children closely; Chelsie Summerville, an ISR instructor, said a child can drown in 30 seconds and advised against trusting puddle jumpers that give false security + William Robert of Bayou Divers stressed that parents should monitor water depth and be ready to perform CPR. KNOE
SHOP NEWS
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North Louisiana Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m. — 2407 Ferrand St, Monroe, LA — Free entry — Engage with fellow quilting enthusiasts during this monthly gathering.
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Kitten Shower
10 AM – 4 PM — Ouachita Valley Branch Library — Free admission — Celebrate kittens with snuggles, refreshments, and educational demonstrations.
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