Morning
Monroe
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Physical Therapy Student Association at ULM is hosting the Miles from Motion 5K and Color Run today at the Grove behind the football stadium—participants check in at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m.—with local vendors invited to register for a table. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Sadie is now available for adoption at the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter—visitors can see pets on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. KNOE
- ➤ 90.3 KEDM Public Radio is eliminating its secondary audio stream KEDM Ideas in response to Congressional funding cuts, and it will keep offering local news, classical music, and regional music programming—serving Monroe with trusted local information. MyArkLaMiss
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blue Bell is recalling its Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream after tubs were mistakenly labeled as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough—even though the lid shows the correct flavor—because the mix-up may put those with nut allergies at risk. The product was distributed in states including Louisiana, and customers can return it for a full refund. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mark Henderson from the Louisiana Purchase Garden and Zoo introduced viewers to Landry, a three-year-old American alligator, during a special segment on Friday—he explained that alligators have webbed feet for swimming and noted that four rare albino alligators will soon have their own exhibit. MyArkLaMiss
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A former Catahoula employee said she quit after mistreatment by Police Jury President Shane Smiley, whose profanity-filled outburst sparked a petition for his removal—community members call for accountability. Smiley said he regretted his language and promised to work on his conduct while remaining in office. KNOE
- ➤ Secretary of State Nancy Landry teams with Registrars of Voters during Louisiana Voter Registration Week—August 25-29—to help citizens register ahead of the October 11 election; the deadline is September 10 for in-person or mail registration and September 20 for online registration. MyArkLaMiss
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 travel trends report shows Americans take 2.5 trips a year and spend about $3500 on travel, with many saying trips help their mental health. The report also notes that tech like YouTube and TikTok plays a role in planning—highlighting differences between generations. MyArkLaMiss
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West Monroe Gar Rodeo
5 PM — Downtown West Monroe La — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of fishing for Louisiana's ancient gar in a lively community competition.
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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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Open House at 2504 Pargoud Landing
7-9 p.m. — 2504 Pargoud Landing, Monroe, LA — Free entry — Explore charming homes in Monroe's real estate market at this open house event.
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