Morning
Monroe
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe, two rehabbed barred owls named CD and Ophelia use their 270—degree head turns and off-center hearing to locate prey in an under-construction exhibit—expected to open in spring. Visitors can see the birds during educational programs and on zoo strolls. KNOE
- ➤ Optimum is hosting a statewide toy drive in Louisiana for St. Jude to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Maddie — a seven-year-old who died of cancer in 2024. Donations must be new and unopened and are accepted at designated Optimum locations from Sept. 23 to Oct. 24. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Police warn of a Bitcoin scam that targets elderly residents by tricking them into withdrawing large amounts of cash to deposit into a Bitcoin machine and sending the funds to scammers—cash deposits now face a 72-hour hold for added security if a scam is suspected. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita River Blues Society will host its annual ORBS Blues Challenge at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28 at Krewe of Janus Float Den in Monroe—winners will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Musicians can enter for $20 with entries due by Friday, September 26. KEDM
- ➤ Bulls in the Street returns for its fourth year after a six-year hiatus—Flying Tiger Brewery Co-Owner David Johnson and Chennault Aviation and Military Museum Director Hollie Boudreaux explained the event on Good Morning ArkLaMiss. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Employees and friends of ULM gathered on September 12th to honor Camile W. Currier by naming the Lagniappe Theatre in the Bayou Pointe Event Center — a tribute honoring her impact on the university. KEDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell will be honored with the Alice Foster Award at today's KLB Everyday Hero Awards luncheon—she is recognized with 11 other recipients for her work to beautify local communities. KEDM
- ➤ NASA will launch three innovative spacecraft to map the edge of our solar system—one includes an observatory named after Dr. George Carruthers that will capture ultraviolet images of Earth's outer atmosphere to study solar storms. MyArkLaMiss
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lula Perl’s Cafe has quickly become a local favorite at 103 Pelican Boulevard since it opened in July 2023, serving a signature boudin cake that features Creole mustard aioli and a mix of local peppers—cayenne, banana peppers, and jalapeños. Owner Paul Lawson said the dish is a time-saving twist on traditional boudin and that customers can call ahead for the version with casings. MyArkLaMiss
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, September 27, the ULM Warhawks and Arkansas State Red Wolves will launch the Rice Bowl Rivalry for ULM’s Homecoming game at 2:00 p.m. at Malone Stadium. A free tailgate at ULM’s Grove will begin at noon — serving rice dishes and presenting a donation to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Three-year starter Joaquin Ramos is confident in his abilities—while sophomore Dalen Powell has stepped up during crucial moments for his team. KNOE
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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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