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Monroe
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chennault Aviation & Military Museum in Monroe offers PTSD clinics for combat veterans — as well as college internship opportunities to help students gain real-world experience. The museum continues to expand its programs to support veterans and community engagement. KNOE
- ➤ Joanna, Will, and other dogs at the Humane Society Adoption Center in Monroe are looking for loving families—a call for locals to give these pets a new chance at a happy life. KNOE
- ➤ Yesterday, a bell tolled through downtown West Monroe as the community gathered to honor fallen service members who never returned from war. The ceremony, held on May 23rd, paid tribute to local heroes and kept their memories alive. KNOE
- ➤ The Chennault Aviation Museum will host its annual Run for the Red, White, and Blue race this Memorial Day weekend to raise money for programs that help veterans, active service members, and paramedics. Organizers say the funds will support services for those who have served our nation. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chennault Aviation Museum is preparing for its annual 5K/1K Run for the Red, White, and Blue Race—an event that raises funds for its programs. Organizers say the race will take place soon to support ongoing museum initiatives. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its elementary math teacher preparation program, making it one of only four Louisiana schools to earn the honor + the rating shows its strong focus on quality teacher training. KNOE
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The No. 1 best-selling apparel item on Amazon and your new shoe of the summer: Crocs. If you haven’t tried them, Crocs are having a comeback, beloved for being lightweight, comfortable, and easy to slip on and off. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday on FOX 14 Your Morning News, Monroe Athletic Club trainer Elise Bordlee and owner Joey Trappey shared details about upcoming summer classes at the club—providing local residents insight into the new schedule. MyArkLaMiss
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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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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.
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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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