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Monroe
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mark Henderson from the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo—local expert—joined NBC 10 News Today to talk about a new animal at the zoo. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ The Humane Society Adoption Center is overflowing with dogs after taking in over a dozen from a hoarding situation a few weeks ago. Terri Matthews said Pixel is a sweet, playful pup who shakes hands on command and is available for adoption+ volunteers and donations of food, cleaning supplies and leashes are also needed. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Monroe woman was arrested on June 13 — she is accused of stealing over $182,000 in church funds. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Monroe Symphony League holds a book fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to support the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, which has shared music in town since 1971. The event aims to raise crucial funds as state arts funding is projected to drop by over 5% in 2025. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The House of Representatives passed an act that will cut federal funding for public media, and the Senate will soon consider the bill that could slash about $9.4 billion. KEDM officials, including General Manager Jay Curtis (a Monroe station leader), said the cuts would reduce their budget by 22% and affect emergency services and cultural coverage. KNOE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Termite season is here and local pest control companies are getting many calls as termites in their reproductive phase threaten homes; experts Kevin Newcomb (American Exterminating) and Jacob Best (Best Exterminators) advise homeowners to remove wood debris and watch for mud runs to prevent costly damage. 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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