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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two ULM students, Unika Bista and Divya Shah, placed third in the Nexus Technology Cup 2025 in Baton Rouge with their app Dristi (which uses artificial intelligence to give real-time scene descriptions for visually impaired users). Their achievement earned them a 5,000-dollar prize among 21 competing teams statewide. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week the city of Monroe broke ground on a $27 million project to expand internet access for residents in partnership with AT&T. The Ouachita Citizen
- ➤ Local lawmakers announced that $850k has been secured for a housing project in the community surrounding the Louisiana Purchase Gardens + Zoo, and the funds will be used to improve local housing options. The Ouachita Citizen
- ➤ Earlier this week, the West Monroe Board of Aldermen approved a plan to send a letter to the government to secure federal funding for drainage projects — the city allocated $4 million for drainage improvements. The Ouachita Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum is offering mental health support to first responders—aimed at easing the heavy emotional burdens they face from their work. 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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Home Buyer Workshop in Monroe, LA
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn West Monroe — Free resources available — Discover how to build your dream home in Monroe's new subdivision with expert guidance and assistance.
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The Atomic Two Miler
7:30-9 p.m. — Forsythe Park Boat Launch — Check website for registration fees — Experience a unique night run behind the levee across from Forsythe Park.
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