Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers Lucy Holtzclaw and Suzette Sawyer announced on Good Morning ArkLaMiss that the third annual Magnolia Maker’s Market will be held on November 22—aiming to offer local makers a place to showcase their work. KNOE
- ➤ The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has launched a four-week Green Qube Giveaway that gives residents a chance to win $500 and free Johnny’s Pizza for a year—clues will be shared on the KTVE/KARD morning show for the first two weeks and by the evening crew for the rest. The organizers noted that the cube is hidden only in public areas outside local businesses—ensuring a community-wide search. MyArkLaMiss
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jo Ann Deal from the Better Business Bureau warned local residents that scam callers claiming to be Publishers Clearing House are targeting people—she urged caution and verification of caller details to protect personal information. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe audiences enjoyed four sold-out Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy shows at The Hub on Saturday—where actors performed Poe's classic stories with themed drinks and manager Justin Shakeri explained that the minimal details in the tales let viewers imagine themselves in the roles. A final Louisiana tour date will take place in Shreveport in November with tickets priced at $65 and restricted to those 21 and older. MyArkLaMiss
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Cattleman’s Association is offering cost sharing measures and cattleman classes to help farmers manage rising costs for feed, equipment, and diesel amid a risk of a future shortage in Northeast Louisiana—providing incentives for both seasoned and new farmers. They will hold a meeting at the LSU Ag Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday—designed to answer questions and explain the new support program. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today in Monroe, a free seminar hosted by the Children’s Coalition educated families on the dangers of youth vaping—experts like Jennifer Haneline from Tobacco Free Living explained how nicotine harms brain development and mental health. The event also covered depression, addiction, and self-defense to encourage clearer conversations on teen e-cigarette use. KNOE
- ➤ Amy Moore leads Movement Monday at a local wellness center in Monroe by demonstrating exercises such as standing crunches and 3-D lunges — stressing high repetitions with low weights to build core strength. The routine also includes dynamic moves like hot potato squats and floor exercises that target multiple muscle groups. MyArkLaMiss
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Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Kiroli Park — Free entry — Celebrate Celtic culture with live music, activities for all ages, and unique artisan vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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