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Monroe
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe residents call for safer pathways to protect cyclists and pedestrians as they share the road with vehicles. State law requires drivers to give a three-foot space when passing—cyclists, especially children, are urged to wear helmets for their safety. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe police arrested 18-year-old Andrew Grant on June 4 after a witness said he ran a stop sign on March 26 at Riverside Dr and Rochelle Ave—hitting a bicyclist who later died and testing with 72.2 mL of THC in his blood, over 14 times the legal limit. KNOE
- ➤ A NELA man was extradited from Arkansas and charged with six counts of attempted second-degree murder after a fire in which all six people in the building escaped unharmed—authorities are investigating the incident. KNOE
- ➤ Richard D. Pope, a West Carroll Parish man arrested in Arkansas on May 22 for multiple attempted second-degree murder charges—along with aggravated arson and obstruction of justice—was extradited to Louisiana and is now held at Richland Parish Detention Center. KNOE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 3, 2025, meteorologist Alex Noel joined Kristopher Kelly from the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce to discuss hurricane season—covering topics like safety, insurance, and weather coverage. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Monroe Board of Aldermen approved a $27.4-million spending plan for the general fund budget for a fiscal year starting July 1 — the plan will finance city services. The Ouachita Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gray Media's KNOE signed a five-year extension with the New Orleans Saints to be the official channel for Saints coverage next season; the network will show preseason games starting August 10 and air an exclusive NFL Films documentary — 'Waiting on Moore' — on June 8 and 9. KNOE
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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