Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of July.
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🏘️ Community
The Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana hosted its sixth Super Saturday backpack giveaway on Saturday morning in Monroe, giving children backpacks and school supplies to help them prepare for the school year while local groups offered resources and fun activities.
🏛️ Government
The Louisiana State Police honors retired troopers and DPS employees who built its legacy and asks locals to vote for its best-looking cruiser; voting ends Monday, July 13 at 11 a.m. CDT.
🏥 Health
Local vets advise pet owners to keep their pets on routine prevention for fleas, ticks and screwworms today, and Kelsey Stokes at The Pet Parish Clinic stresses daily checks and prompt wound care to catch early signs of infection.
Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state's first heat-related death of 2026 when a man over 65 (from Region 4) died, and officials warned residents to follow heat safety tips as extreme temperatures persist.
🎉 Monroe Events
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NELA Legacy Color Run
8 a.m. — Forsythe Park — Registration required — Enjoy a vibrant day of running with options for all ages in the heart of Monroe.
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