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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 63-year-old West Monroe man died last week in a mobile home fire — state fire marshal deputies are investigating the incident. The Ouachita Citizen
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ International Business Machines (IBM) celebrated 10 years at the Monroe Client Innovation Center tower on U.S. Hwy 165 North, marking a decade of service in the area. The Ouachita Citizen
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 28 at 4:49 a.m., Monroe police responded to a firearm discharge complaint on the 2000 Block of Lexington Ave after a homeowner reported hearing 6 to 8 shots fired, and no one was injured. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ A suspect linked to the April 3 double homicide was arrested on July 31 and booked at Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on charges of Criminal Conspiracy and Second Degree Murder — investigators tied him to the crime with vehicle and phone records. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Arts Alliance will host the Gallery Crawl on August 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Monroe and West Monroe—displaying local galleries and art in a free, walkable event where visitors can meet artists and explore creative works. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Chef Darrell Teats and Linda Hawkins joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to discuss the Louisiana Soul Food and Heritage Festival — set for Aug. 2 — without further details on the event's schedule. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ULM and LDCC signed an education partnership agreement on July 31 to let LDCC students transfer to ULM to complete a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Organizational Leadership. The deal eases transfers and includes the ULM Scholastic Transfer Award scholarship — it will be reviewed annually to support local student success. MyArkLaMiss
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ouachita Green will host its Annual Awards Luncheon on August 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center—an event that honors environmental champions with keynote speaker Donna Curtis and support from Living Well Foundation and Graphic Packaging International. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today that honorably discharged military veteran residents may purchase a recreational hunt/fish combo license for $20 — much lower than the regular $100 rate. The law, led by Governor Jeff Landry and Sen. Brach Myers, aims to honor veterans and encourage them to make Louisiana their home. MyArkLaMiss
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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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Recovery Movie Screening: 28 Days
1-3:30 p.m. — Ouachita Parish Public Library - Main Branch — Free admission — Experience a powerful film about addiction, healing, and resilience.
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