Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lucky 7 Tattoo Studio held a blood drive in Monroe to honor owner Jeremy Lucky—who had needed blood transfusions—and offered a free tattoo or piercing to every donor to help boost low blood supplies in the community. KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Herrington and Cindy Stone, the sisters behind HerringStones, are honored as Bayou Icons this month for their leadership in growing the family business from one store to five locations with a strong online presence in Monroe—marking 36 years of service. MyArkLaMiss
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Monroe man was booked last weekend for battering his girlfriend—he accused her of cheating, police reported. The Ouachita Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The ULM Warhawks lost 73-0 to Alabama in Tuscaloosa — they are on a bye before playing UTEP, and the Grambling State Tigers lost 70-0 to Ohio State — they will face East Texas A&M next. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost 23-7 to LSU — they put up a strong fight. MyArkLaMiss
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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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