Good morning, Monroe.

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.

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.

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.

Louisiana State Police are increasing patrols this week — they plan to enforce the move over law to protect first responders on the roadside.

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.

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.

Kitten Shower

10 AM – 4 PM — Ouachita Valley Branch Library — Free admission — Celebrate kittens with snuggles, refreshments, and educational demonstrations.