Good morning, Monroe.

Termite season has begun and local experts advise Monroe homeowners to store wood away from houses, maintain proper soil levels around foundations, and consider annual treatments or bait systems to prevent costly damage.

Homeowners should review guidelines to protect their homes against hidden termite infestations.

Today, New Music on the Bayou marks its 10th anniversary with concerts in Ruston and Monroe.

In Ruston, shows start at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m., while the final performance ends in Monroe at 11 p.m.

NovaSpark Energy announced plans to invest $30 million by building a new facility in Houma and expanding its West Monroe workforce with 300 direct jobs.

The project will enhance production of hydrogen generators & could generate up to 618 jobs across the Bayou and Northeast Regions.

LDCC is teaming with local high schools to offer summer workforce credentials (heavy equipment operator, emergency medical responder, certified nurse assistant, and welder) for students to build career skills; some programs have already started while others will begin later this summer.

A West Monroe ninth grader used his 3D-printing assignment to create a custom tray holder for fourth grader Reagan King (a wheelchair user) to boost her independence in the cafeteria.

The semester-long project required careful measurements and design refinements to meet her needs.

Local pest operator Jacob Best of Best Exterminators in West Monroe warns that termite season has arrived with severe activity, urging homeowners to keep wood from foundations and off the ground to prevent damage.

He recommends annual treatments + termite bait for extra protection.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries approved new chronic wasting disease management zones Tuesday, June 2, setting 15-mile boundaries around detected cases.

Parts of local parishes including Ouachita are affected, with deer baiting allowed from Sept. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 if surveillance goals are met.

Chennault Aviation and Military Museum is hosting Warrior Wellness programs for veterans during National PTSD Month (museum director Hollie Boudreaux discussed the initiative on Good Morning ArkLaMiss on Thursday, Jun.

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Counselor Megan Diez explains that grief shows itself through subtle signs like mood swings and disrupted routines after trauma, encouraging neighbors to support each other with simple acts such as calling or meeting quietly.

She advises reaching out for help via local resources (for example, texting 988) when needed.

The ULM Dementia Compassion Project received a $25,000 grant from the Living Well Foundation yesterday + it helped train over 365 students and local healthcare providers in dementia care.

Ochsner LSU Health opened a new multispecialty clinic on North Seventh Street in West Monroe that offers primary care, pulmonary services, and sports medicine.

It will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to provide quicker access to coordinated care.

Monroe Greenheads won 44+34 over the Iowa Woo in their first game + will host the undefeated Nebraska Siege Saturday at 7 PM in the Civic Center.

Coach Terry Bowden said the team’s preparation sets the stage for a strong home opener.