Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today Boy Scout Troop 66 and the City of West Monroe celebrated the newly restored scout cabins — a project set to boost local scouting initiatives. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ The ULM Homecoming Parade will take place on Thursday, September 25 with the line-up beginning at 4:00 PM and the parade starting at 5:30 PM on a route from Northeast Drive to Fant-Ewing Coliseum—students, employees, and RSOs must register by Friday, September 19 and join a mandatory meeting at 12:00 PM. KEDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe—West Monroe Restaurant Week is underway from September 15 to 21 as local restaurants offer fixed-price menus with lunch options at $10, $15, or $20 and dinner options at $25, $35, or $50. Organizers urge food lovers to support local chefs during the week-long event. MyArkLaMiss
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana has the lowest average credit score in the United States with a score of 690—well below the national average of 715. An analyst from The Motley Fool advises paying bills on time and keeping credit card balances low to help improve scores. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau appeared on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to explain how to spot random loan officers and avoid predatory loans that target marginalized groups—this guidance is meant to help local consumers protect themselves against harmful financial practices. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Monroe announced that the Oak Street intersection near the Monroe Civic Center — adjacent to the Public Works Department — will be permanently closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, September 17. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and obey posted barricades for safety. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appointed Timothy Williams as Monroe’s new fire chief today—his appointment comes from Act 452 that allowed him to fill a spot left vacant for over a year after Mayor Friday Ellis’ nomination was rejected by the city council. KNOE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cotton is a restaurant that offers three dining options in a historic downtown building along the Ouachita River, with fine dining, a lively pizza spot, and a refined speakeasy. General Manager Dagan Doyle said the venue creates an inviting experience—making guests feel seen and offering choices for every taste. KNOE
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