Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana is hosting Race for Renewal 2025 on Nov. 1 to observe National Homeless Awareness Month and honor Jackson Mitcham, who died in Oct. 2024 in a pedestrian-involved car wreck. Registration costs $35—signups end Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. KNOE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ragley family reflected on their year-long recovery following a home explosion—sharing how they faced challenges and made progress in rebuilding their life. KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fades of Gray opened its first barbershop in Monroe (Labor Day) with a ribbon cutting at noon on Sept. 1. Owner Julian Gray worked on the holiday and received support from the Black Chamber of Commerce and local community members. KNOE
- ➤ Julian Gray opened his first barbershop in Monroe on Labor Day — while many took a day off, he began serving local customers with fresh haircuts. The new shop, Fades of Gray Barbershop, is set to offer quality service in a welcoming space. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Gregory Fall, 21, for second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder and Joshua Akers, 20, for accessory after the fact after a shooting on Aug 30 that killed Lewin Gray, 46, and left Jaon Austin, 43, in the hospital. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana taxpayers have until September 6th to claim about $13 million in refunds before the funds move to the Unclaimed Property Division—nearly 18,000 citizens were notified to check their eligibility to avoid extra steps for later retrieval. MyArkLaMiss
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Open House at 2504 Pargoud Landing
7-9 p.m. — 2504 Pargoud Landing — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained home featuring spacious living areas and outdoor charm.
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Water Sweep 2025
8-10 a.m. — University of Louisiana Monroe — Free — Participate in a community cleanup followed by paddling and local activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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