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Monroe
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Purchase Gardens Zoo now displays African lions Rocco and Saphia who rest in the shade and eat frozen fruit during the hot weather. General Curator Lisa Taylor noted (the lions mimic wild roaming behavior with enrichment activities and scent cues) that the ongoing program keeps them active while the zoo plans to open a new reptile exhibit this spring. KNOE
- ➤ On August 21st, the 9th Annual Update to the Community Luncheon will be held at Monroe Civic Center—local leaders Paul E. West and Councilwoman Juanita G. Woods joined FOX 14’s Demetrious Gamble to discuss the event. MyArkLaMiss
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cajun Made Golf in Monroe won week two of Wendy’s Breakfast Club 2025 — they received 20 breakfast sandwiches as part of a weekly contest for one local business or organization — and the contest will continue to award winners each week. This promotion by KNOE highlights support for local businesses through a popular giveaway. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana State Police issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory for 9-year-old Karson Kovac, a white boy with blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair who was last seen riding an ATV near the 2200 block of Highway 80 East in Monroe around midnight on July 22—he is believed to be with 38-year-old Ricky Knotts. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory for 9-year-old Karson Kovac—last seen riding an ATV near Highway 80 East in Monroe on July 22 at about 11:57 p.m. with 38-year-old Ricky Knotts—and authorities urge anyone with information to call 911 or 318—329—1200. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three residential fires that killed four people between July 18th and July 21st in Winn Parish, Denham Springs and New Iberia—officials stress that residents should install working smoke detectors to warn them in time. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nancy Parson of United Healthcare discussed early prenatal and postpartum care tips on NBC 10 News Today (posted Jul 23 at 8:08 a.m. CDT) in West Monroe. The segment offered important advice for expectant and new mothers. MyArkLaMiss
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Miles for Motion 5K Color Run 2025
1-6 p.m. — ULM The Grove — Registration fee required — Participate in a vibrant color run organized by the Physical Therapy Student Association.
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