Morning
Monroe
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 5:37 a.m. on August 19, West Monroe police responded to a crash on I-20 near Thomas Road that left a motorcyclist dead after his motorcycle caught fire — the right westbound lane remains blocked as the investigation continues. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country star Dylan Scott will perform at Monroe Civic Center on Nov. 8 as part of his Easy Does It Tour—tickets go on sale Aug. 22 and he will be joined by Ashley Cooke and Zach John King. KNOE
- ➤ 90.3 KEDM Public Radio will hold The Boot on the Bayou gala on September 13 at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club to celebrate its 34-year service and five years of its Louisiana music program The Boot—attendees will enjoy live performances by local artists, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, and view the LSU Tigers game on venue screens. KEDM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to a broken water main, the Cheniere Drew North Water System in West Monroe is having water supply problems that affect about 23 service connections on Joseph Thomas Rd and in Calhoun. A limited boil advisory is in effect until further notice — customers must boil water for one full minute before using it. 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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