Good morning, Monroe.

The Levi J. Burton Foundation and Power House Church of God in Christ are hosting a 5K walk to honor pregnancy and infant loss on Saturday, Oct.

10 at the Downtown River Market from 9 a.m. to noon. The event offers families support (registration is $25).

The Salvation Army of Monroe is preparing for a busy holiday season with Thanksgiving events, bell ringing and the Angel Tree campaign.

The organization invites community members to join in its festive preparations.

A West Monroe 8-year-old is featured in a Times Square video presentation that promotes inclusion for people with Down syndrome.

Discover Monroe-West Monroe is nominated for a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award with votes open until Sunday, Oct.

4. The nomination honors the team's commitment to hosting meetings + conventions + sporting events through strong partnerships with local hotels, venues, restaurants, and community groups.

On Friday, Sept. 25, downtown free concert series Ouachita Live will feature the Joe Krown Trio + 1 with Papa Mali from 7-9 p.m., a pie baking contest starting at 4:30 p.m., and a spirits tasting from 6-8 p.m. with $25 tickets benefiting the Celtic Festival scheduled for Oct.

3.

At a free breakfast Monday at the West Monroe Convention Center, city leaders and commerce officials discussed boosting retail options with local shops and national chains while the mayor announced plans for a river restaurant and a request for proposals on the Marina Riverfront project—proposals are due Sept. 30.

Family and friends donated $25,000 to create the Dr. Emily S.

Doughty Memorial Scholarship in Nursing, honoring her 38-year legacy at ULM. The scholarship will be awarded annually to eligible nursing students from LaSalle + Ouachita Parishes at Kitty DeGree Hall in Monroe.

Ouachita Green held a parish-wide Water Sweep on Saturday, Sept.

12, where 221 volunteers from 63 groups cleared over 4 tons of trash from 13 waterways, boosting recreation and local tourism + environmental health.

Mangham quarterback Colby Casey dominated in a high school game against Oak Grove yesterday, leading his team to a decisive win.

His standout play may boost the local football season and energize fans.

In week 3 high school football at Ruple Field, Ouachita wide receiver Seneca Battle earned the Ivan Smith Play of the Week honors after a spectacular sideline catch despite a tough loss to Neville.

The junior's acrobatic play was the top highlight of the game.