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Monroe
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Your Evolution Project launched this year to guide at-risk high schoolers with mentorship, life skills training, and college and career exploration in Monroe - the program offers workshops, one-on-one sessions, and community service projects with eight high school slots remaining and a separate track for girls in seventh grade and up. Organizers plan to expand the nonprofit's reach to more schools and communities later this year. KNOE
- ➤ West Monroe resident Catherine Bryant celebrated her 104th birthday yesterday at St. Francis Primary Care Clinic with family, friends, and officials, and Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell declared July 21 as honorary Catherine Bryant Day—she said her faith has been key to her long life. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and State Senator Stewart Cathey toured flood devastation in Kerr County, Texas after the July 4 holiday floods claimed over 135 lives and left three people missing. Local first responders from Monroe and Northeast Louisiana worked hard to help search for missing loved ones amid heavy debris. KNOE
- ➤ The City of West Monroe is working to improve flood prevention measures after severe weather devastated many communities — city officials plan to upgrade infrastructure before the next storm hits. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe Police Department is having phone line issues so residents should call 911 for emergencies and continue to use (318) 329-2600 for non-emergency calls while the issue is being fixed. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ West Monroe city officials announced plans to spend about $4 million on drainage repairs along Copley Street, Jackson Street, Claiborne Street and near West Monroe High School to help prevent future flood damage. The project has received partial state funding—officials have applied for federal support to cover the full cost. KNOE
- ➤ Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and Senator Stewart Cathey spoke about relief efforts along the Guadalupe River after deadly flooding during an interview with KTVE/KARD. They explained plans to secure funds and support for recovery initiatives — aiming to restore safe conditions for affected communities. MyArkLaMiss
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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