Good morning, Monroe.

Jo Ann Deal of the Better Business Bureau advised Monroe consumers on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to track their biometric data and check where their iPhone sends it—she noted that visiting the Identity Theft Resource Center can help guard personal privacy.

On May 24, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating a homicide after a vehicle crashed into an apartment building.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office asked Monroe residents to help find 16-year-old Jason Crain, who left his home on May 30 and was last seen with brown hair and blue eyes while wearing white pants—a gray long-sleeve shirt and possibly headed toward Powell Avenue; anyone with information is urged to call 318-329-1200.

The Downtown Gallery Crawl will take place on June 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Monroe and West Monroe, featuring local art exhibits and live music by Chels King, Kayla Condrey and DBK Dance — an event that will bring the community together to celebrate creative talent.

The 2025 Peach Hunt kicked off on June 2 in Monroe and will run through June 6 ahead of the Louisiana Peach Festival on June 7—participants can win $500 and an extra $250 if they wear a festival t-shirt while following safety rules by only searching public areas during daylight hours.

The Endom Bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic since June 2 as crews complete work on new crosswalks in downtown Monroe; motorists must detour from Fourth Street to Mill Street until work ends on June 9 — city officials advise caution.

Monroe health centers warn that proposed federal budget cuts being considered in the Senate may reduce Medicaid funding and free testing, putting low-cost services and jobs at risk.

Mark Windham, CEO of Pinnacle Family Health, said the cuts could limit access to HIV care and other essential services (including free transportation and dental support) across Northeast Louisiana.

Roe City Roller Derby Team is set to start its season on Saturday, June 7 at Monroe Civic Center when it will face the Montgomery Roller Derby Team — tickets will be available online for $15 and at the door for $18, with free entry for children 10 and under.

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.