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Monroe
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KMLB Radio celebrated 95 years on-air on August 6 — the locally family-owned station known for its news, talk shows and sports has built a strong bond with Monroe residents. KNOE
- ➤ Zion Community Outreach Ministries will host its 22nd annual back-to-school bash at the Willie Davis Jr. Rec Center in Farmerville on August 8 at 6 p.m. and August 9 at 9 a.m., where attendees will receive backpacks with K–12 supplies and food — and local school officials such as principals, teachers and bus drivers will speak. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A West Monroe man was arrested on August 5 for second-degree rape after he allegedly entered a new mother's home, asked to drink her breast milk, and raped her—he is now held at Ouachita Correctional Center without bond. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 24, the ULM Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City as one of four featured acts in Manhattan Concert Productions’ season finale — Songs of Peace, Hope, and Unity. The half-hour set, which included works by Gershwin, Thomas and McAllister, was supported by nearly $90,000 in donations raised through fundraisers and earned a standing ovation from the audience. MyArkLaMiss
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The West Monroe – West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is launching an eight-month mentorship program for high school students in grades 9 through 12 that includes in-person meetings, virtual sessions and group coaching with business mentors. Interested students and homeschoolers must register by August 25 as mentors commit four to six hours per month and the program runs from September 8 to April 7. KEDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Police Jury renewed its solar farm ordinance on August 6, pausing new solar farm development for six months. KNOE
- ➤ During an August 4 meeting, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted unanimously to extend a six-month pause on new solar farm development—this delay will allow officials to develop a master plan for land use with public input while ongoing projects remain unaffected. Police Jury officials emphasized that the pause is not meant to stop development but to ensure decisions consider concerns about farmland and community needs. KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Monroe Sports and Events Center is hosting sports camps that empower young athletes to improve their volleyball skills and build confidence—helping them grow beyond just finding their footing on the court. The camps will offer focused training to prepare players for future competitive play. KNOE
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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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