Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill of North Louisiana is hosting Mission Month events every Saturday in August to show how donations fund local job training and support services in Monroe and West Monroe. The events will help clear up how resold donations improve lives—supporting job placement programs and reentry help. KNOE
- ➤ Goodwill of North Louisiana is highlighting during Mission Month how community donations help local lives by showing the impact of donated items—encouraging area residents to support its programs. KNOE
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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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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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