Good morning, Monroe.

Monroe officials and local athletes celebrated the completion of a $4.8-million expansion of the tennis courts at Forsythe Park last week.

The Mount Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center is hosting a free event called Hope for Healing—offering local mothers essential resources and support.

NBC 10’s Mitch in the Morning went live on North Seventh Street in West Monroe—he reported on this year’s season grand opening of the farmers market.

On Sunday, May 25 at 2:11 a.m., Monroe PD responded to a fight in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Louisville Avenue near Raising Cane’s and issued summons to several suspects for disturbing the peace by fighting—detectives are working to identify one more suspect for an arrest warrant on second-degree battery.

On May 28, 2025, at 3:16 p.m., Baton Rouge rapper Real Bleeda—real name David Catherine—was booked at the Ouachita Correctional Center on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, rioting, and illegal carrying of weapons after he allegedly flashed a handgun at Pecanland Mall during an argument with local gang members & his bond is set at $22,500 with a court appearance scheduled for May 30.

Monroe chef Chase Raley will compete on June 27 at the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off at The Harbor Center in Slidell—where top chefs will cook traditional seafood recipes for a chance to represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off on August 2 in New Orleans.

Local officials in Monroe are preparing for hurricane season starting June 1 even as FEMA faces full-time staffing cuts — emergency leaders urge residents to check their plans and note that grant funding is being carefully streamlined to support evacuations during storms.

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.

JSE Team Camp: High School Basketball Showcase

12-5 p.m. — West Monroe Sports & Events — Ticket fees apply — Showcase your basketball skills at Louisiana's only NCAA-approved event for high school teams.