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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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