Monroe Local News – Sunday, May 31st, 2026

Morning Monroe

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ An MPD officer (Brown) helped a citizen relocate a snapping turtle by escorting it in his patrol car to a safer area today. KNOE
➤ The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana held a sold-out Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday that featured samples from 17 restaurants, live music, and hand-crafted bowls for all-inclusive ticket holders. Every $10 donated helped provide about 30 meals for local hunger relief. KNOE
➤ The South Central Shrine Association held a clown competition and parade in West Monroe today at 111 Cotton to support children receiving care at Shriners hospitals and clinics. About 15 participants competed in nine categories to boost awareness of the nonprofit’s mission. KNOE

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ LSU AgCenter recommends Monroe residents prepare for hurricane season by securing their homes, yards and animals and protecting food+cleaning supplies to limit potential losses. The Ouachita Citizen

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