Good morning, Monroe.

Blessing Boxes are filling everyday food gaps in Northeast Louisiana as residents take what they need and leave extra food; local community groups oversee donations+ efforts to support families in need.

The LO Sister Conference 2026 generated over $1.23 million in economic impact for Ouachita Parish when it took place Sept.

11 and 12 at the Monroe Civic Center. The two-day event featured inspiring speakers, passionate worship & an outdoor market for local businesses.

Almost 500 job seekers attended the I-20 Career and Opportunity Expo in West Monroe, where local employers including Meta held on-spot interviews+ provided immediate feedback to connect the community to growing career opportunities.

Two ULM visual arts faculty performed internationally this summer, with Scot Humes playing clarinet at ClarinetFest in Incheon, South Korea (July 7–11) and James Boldin showcasing horn works at the International Horn Symposium in Kraków, Poland (July 7–12).

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to share cholesterol facts and tips for National Cholesterol Education Month.

She explained that 75% of the body's cholesterol is set by genes and that diet, sugar intake, and high triglycerides can affect heart risk (key factors to watch).

Linda Simmons credited St. Francis Medical Center’s Stroke Team for her swift recovery from a January stroke and now walks after nerve treatments.

The hospital is raising funds through its 2 Cars 2 Winners campaign with $50 raffle tickets online; the draw is set for Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

SRCHA is hosting the 4th Annual Louisiana Classic at the IKE Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe from Sept.

15 to Sept. 20. The event features over 900 entries from 25 states — boosting local equine tourism and marking its honor as the 2025 Chapter of the Year.