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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 12th, the West Monroe Police Department hosted a Youth Camp at KNOE to engage local youth with safety programs—officers answered students' questions during the event. KNOE
- ➤ Serve and Return of Louisiana will host its inaugural Raise the Racquet Gala at Bayou Pointe on Warhawk Way in Monroe on Saturday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m.—the event will offer dinner, a silent auction, and a cash bar with live music by the Taylor Made band while presenting scholarship money to two high school seniors. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana held its graduation ceremony last night in Ouachita Parish to honor its graduates' accomplishments — the event marked a milestone for the institute. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana’s Act 44 is giving tax incentives for filmmakers to shoot movies in the state—encouraging productions to hire local crews. ULM revamped its film program in Spring and now offers a state-of-art studio that gives students real movie set experience as Monroe prepares to become a future film destination. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Monroe officials honored a distinguished Army veteran ahead of the city's 250th anniversary on June 12, recognizing his service and contributions to the community + preparing for upcoming celebrations. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local residents attended a community health fair on Thursday, June 12 at the Emily P. Robinson Community Center where they received vital healthcare resources. KNOE
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The No. 1 best-selling apparel item on Amazon and your new shoe of the summer: Crocs. If you haven’t tried them, Crocs are having a comeback, beloved for being lightweight, comfortable, and easy to slip on and off. The Buy
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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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