Morning
Monroe
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jack is a three-year-old jack russell terrier available for adoption from the Heart of Louisiana Humane Society in Winnfield — the nonprofit is volunteer-run and cares for many other pets looking for homes. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Burke and Dr. Steven Youngblood released a book called The Hot Mess Handbook—Navigating Perimenopause to help couples understand the stage before menopause and manage symptoms like anxiety, depression and sleep troubles. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Freedom Fitness Ministries and Northeast Delta Human Services Authority are hosting the third annual Recovery Month Race on Sept. 13 at 7:30 a.m. at 104 Cheniere Dr. in West Monroe—an event that celebrates sobriety, honors lives lost to addiction, and offers recovery support resources. MyArkLaMiss
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Neville High School announced that longtime baseball coach Jay Culver will return as an assistant to help the Tigers get ready for the 2026 spring season — his veteran experience is expected to boost the team’s championship efforts. MyArkLaMiss
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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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