Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Monroe.
The Memorial Day Ride at Warhawk Harley-Davidson is set for May 24—6200 Frontage Road in Monroe, where local riders will join an event in honor of Memorial Day.
Tomorrow, Monroe will host the 13th Annual Run for the Red, White, and Blue—a community event scheduled for May 24 that will bring local runners together for a patriotic celebration.
Lumen Technologies, previously known as CenturyLink, sold part of its fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 million.
AT&T will acquire nearly all of Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber business — which serves about 1 million fiber customers and reaches more than 4 million fiber locations across 11 states — when the deal closes in the first half of 2026.
Monroe police are investigating a shooting that occurred early morning May 22 near Sherrouse Avenue and Church Street.
Anyone with information is urged to call +3183962722+.
Monroe police arrested a man last week—he reportedly battered and tried to disarm a police officer.
Monroe police are seeking help to locate missing man Dameon Lee Smith & urge anyone with information to call (318) 329-2600.
Aaron Dietrich, KNOE’s Sports Director and feature writer, won his third regional Edward R.
Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing with his 'What’s Your Story?' series — he earned the award for the second year in a row and will move on to the national round of the competition.
Jen Avis from St. Francis Medical Group explained on Good Morning ArkLaMiss that your body needs protein equal to your weight in grams—150 pounds means 150 grams—and she listed foods like protein shakes, eggs, and lean meats to help meet this goal.
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.
Pre-Father's Day Blues Show
6-11:59 p.m. — The Hub Event Venue — General Admission $33.85, VIP $81.88 — Experience vibrant blues music on the Creed & Creed Stage before Father's Day.
Open House at 116 Bordeaux Drive
7-9 p.m. — 116 Bordeaux Dr, West Monroe, LA — Free entry — Explore a charming home with spacious rooms and an inviting atmosphere, perfect for summer relaxation.
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