Good morning, Monroe.

Monroe residents can meet Pepper and Soot, two rescued pets that are fully vaccinated and spayed/neutered and now available for adoption at the local shelter + they are ready to join a loving family.

The Ouachita Parish School Board broke ground for Richwood Upper Elementary School in Richwood on Thursday, Sep.

17, starting plans for the new facility that will serve local students.

Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education, visited Monroe Friday and provided updates on public universities while citing progress toward the 85,000 working age degree or certification goal and addressing issues like over $850 million in underfunding and campus food insecurity.

Ouachita Parish high school students are using Celebrate Freedom Week to learn about constitutional rights and civic duty — connecting lessons on primary sources to daily life before they can vote.

The state-mandated program also prepares them for a required civics assessment and active community participation.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority hosted its fourth free Recovery Day on Friday at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo.

Approximately 400 attendees enjoyed 200 free admission tickets, live music, food, painting, games and door prizes to highlight local support for reducing stigma and improving treatment access.

Week three of the high school football season saw wild finishes across the ArkLaMiss as Neville won 49-0 over Ouachita Parish High + several teams posted strong scores, with fans able to watch the games on KNOE's streaming platforms.

The Tigers beat the Lions Friday in a high school football game that marked a turning point after a surprise semifinal loss last year (featured during Week 2 of Beat the Ace).

Full highlights aired on Friday Night Blitz at 10 p.m.

West Ouachita High cheerleaders energized the community at Week 3 of the Cheerleader Challenge on Friday morning.

Their performance showcased high energy and strong sisterhood at the school.