Good morning, Monroe.

Organizers invite the community to the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony at Chennault Museum on Sept.

11 - the event will feature commemorative programs to honor the day’s legacy.

Attorney Ethan Hunt of NELA Title Company joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to offer best practices for making a will during National Make a Will Month plus provide estate planning tips for local residents.

Sterlington Police warn parents to keep back-to-school photos simple and limit shared details to help protect children from predators.

AT&T donated $25,000 to ULM’s workforce scholarship program on Monday to support local students in business and technology fields.

State education officials are launching the Career Alignment Dashboard to connect college students with job opportunities in Louisiana before graduation; more than 200 companies have already responded to a related survey.

The online tool will launch in January to help reduce the number of graduates leaving the state.

On Monday, Aug. 3, AT&T donated $25,000 to ULM’s workforce scholarship program to support students in business and technology fields.

ULM President Dr. Carrie Castille said the contribution boosts graduates’ readiness for local jobs.

A new state law requires sports agents to register with the attorney general’s office before representing Louisiana student-athletes in NIL deals.

The regulation, which includes passing a background check + completing training, took effect Aug. 1 and more than 270 agents have registered so far.

The City of West Monroe is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2026–2027 school year.

Eligible high school students (grades 10-12) on the west side of Ouachita Parish must submit their applications by Friday, Aug. 21 online or at City Hall.

Monroe-West Monroe is a finalist for the 2026 SportsTravel Award for Best Sports Host City after investing ($8 million) in local sports facilities.

The winners will be announced at TEAMS ’26 in Birmingham from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.