Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Monroe.
🏘️ Community
Local families now choose regional farms for pasture-raised meats and produce instead of the supermarket to ensure food quality and transparency.
Three Board Farms in Downsville offers a trusted option that benefits family health + local sourcing.
💼 Business
Jo Ann Deal from the Better Business Bureau explained how to choose a contractor for home improvement projects during her interview on Good Morning ArkLaMiss on Aug.
31 at 7:12 a.m. — her advice aimed to help Monroe homeowners make informed choices.
🎓 Education
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Education Luncheon on Oct.
1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ULM’s Bayou Pointe Event Center where local education leaders will speak; registration costs range from $30 to $35 and tickets must be secured by Sept. 29.
🏛️ Government
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public input for the Franklin Farms Project — a proposed 15-mile natural gas pipeline by ETC Tiger Pipeline running through Richland Parish.
Comments must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. on Sept. 24 and focused on the environmental impact.
📰 Lifestyle
A growing number of Northeast Louisiana families are buying pasture-raised meats + fresh produce directly from regional farms amid rising concerns over food transparency.
Buyers are finding local options that offer a fresher taste and clearer food sourcing details.
A local organization began offering a support service on Aug.
31 to help Monroe residents keep their pets close & manage care challenges. The group plans to expand its resources to assist pet owners throughout the community.
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