Morning
Monroe
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s Empty Bowls fundraiser returns on Saturday, May 30 at the Monroe Civic Center to fight food insecurity in the region. Attendees receive handcrafted bowls and enjoy soups + desserts from local chefs, with proceeds supporting food programs reaching 30,000 residents monthly. KEDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ruston Peach Festival is set for June 6 in downtown Ruston with live music from The Chee Weez at 9 p.m. and fireworks at 8:45 p.m., following a pickleball tournament and peach parade on June 5 (the new festival shirt was unveiled by local design students). KNOE
- ➤ Josh Madden Productions launches a new season that will feature a Jimmy Buffett Tribute, Waiting for Godot, A Christmas Story, and the Rocky Horror Show. The Short Attention Span Theatre series will take place June 4, 5, and 6 at the newly refurbished E86 (local venue). KEDM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, at the Richwood Business Alliance Coffee and Conversation event, economic development leaders explained how stronger school-industry ties can keep local talent nearby. The next session is planned for mid-June in Richwood. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Second grader Charity Boney won first place at the Louisiana Braille Challenge at Hillcrest Elementary and will travel to Los Angeles next month to compete in the International Braille Challenge. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ULM has installed a new water bottle filling station in its Student Center with a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB); the project expands efforts that already diverted over 16,000 plastic bottles and will include educational programs on sustainability. KEDM
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stocked over 496,000 Florida largemouth bass in local lakes this spring in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend fishing, aiming to enhance fishing quality & boost nearby economies. Residents can look forward to improved fishing opportunities during the upcoming weekend. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Monroe will host the 2026 Housing Fair & Expo on June 6 to help residents learn about local home options. Meanwhile, Ouachita Parish's Police Jury approved its first plan for growth, infrastructure, and quality-of-life improvements. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Acadian Ambulance held its 2026 Medics of the Year event as part of National EMS Week and honored EMT Jinina Wilson & Paramedic Hailey Reviere with over 1,100 guests attending. The celebration recognized their dedication to patient care in the region. KNOE
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Monroe
Welcome to the Morning Monroe, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Monroe, Louisiana community. If you like the Morning Monroe, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Monroe.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Monroe and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Monroe
A free Monroe community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningmonroe.com/sitemap