Good morning, Monroe.

Monroe Regional Airport director Charles Butcher said travel remains steady today even though national forecasts expect higher traffic for Memorial Day; Delta flights declined while American Airlines saw slight gains + local passengers appreciate the quiet airport.

Natasha Nelson, a single mom of six in Ouachita Parish, watched her children turn friendly competition into academic success + celebrate a graduation milestone that united her family.

The event marked an uplifting moment in their ongoing journey.

SYAA is offering summer theatre camps for children and teens to learn acting and stage presence.

Running throughout the summer in Monroe, the camps will include workshops and live shows for families + community members.

FEMA and USDA announced on May 14 that five more parishes qualify for farm aid after January’s ice storm.

Farmers in Catahoula, Lincoln, Madison, Union, and Webster parishes can apply for FSA emergency aid loans until November 16, 2026 (loans cover losses from Jan. 23-27).

Audits by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reveal that athletic departments at three Northeast Louisiana universities faced significant deficits (the audits covered July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025); ULM was short about $1.58 million, Grambling State over $5 million, and Louisiana Tech nearly $11.9 million.

The Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District detected West Nile virus in local adult mosquitoes in Monroe neighborhoods and said targeted adulticide sprays will begin tonight.

Officials urge residents (per CDC guidelines) to remove standing water and use insect repellent.

Nutritionist Jen Avis explained on Good Morning ArkLaMiss how to choose, store, and prepare pineapples with tips on smelling the bottom to check ripeness.

She noted that pineapples hold vitamins A & C, help digestion, and contain only 83 calories per cup, offering a healthy spring fruit option.

The Catch A Dream Foundation will host its 15th annual Brayden Lynn Bass Classic (a local fishing contest) that will take place soon in Monroe, with additional event details to follow.

Former college football coach Bobby Keasler, who led McNeese State to four Southland titles and coached Louisiana-Monroe until 2002, died Tuesday night at age 80 in Lake Charles after a long career.

Baseball programs from Manghem, OCS, and Claiborne advanced to the NELA Championships — they will compete for titles in the coming days.

Baseball teams in Northeast Louisiana won state championships Wednesday as Mangham beat Welsh 11-7, OCS shut out Covenant Christian 4-0, and Claiborne Christian defeated Maurepas 8-1; Sterlington will begin its title series on Thursday.

The wins highlight strong plays and teamwork by each team.

Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Baseball

1-3 p.m. — University of Louisiana Monroe — Free entry — Watch exciting college baseball action between Troy and ULM Warhawks.

Kitten Yoga Session

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Half Moon Studio — Proceeds benefit River Cities Humane Society — Unwind with yoga while cute kittens play around you.

K-POP WARRIORS Live Show

3-7 p.m. — West Monroe Sports & Events — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a high-energy K-Pop-inspired show with music, dance, and colorful characters.