Morning
Monroe
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families visited the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum on World Wide Day of Play last Saturday—when puzzles, painting, and hands-on activities ran from morning until closing time—to enjoy a day of unplugged fun. The event encouraged children and parents to explore creative play in a welcoming setting. KNOE
- ➤ The Children's Museum is hosting the Worldwide Day of Play event and invites families to celebrate with planned activities—official details on timing and attractions will be shared later. KNOE
- ➤ Families attended National Hunting and Fishing Day at Black Bayou Lake on Saturday, where they enjoyed archery, bird watching, and fishing while learning from wildlife officials about outdoor safety and conservation — a day that helped kids and beginners connect with Louisiana’s outdoor traditions. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Louisiana Monroe celebrated 94 years since it opened in 1931 and now serves over 8,000 students and more than 1,300 faculty—marking decades of change and growth. MyArkLaMiss
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District will conduct an aerial adulticide treatment tonight and tomorrow from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.—the operation is planned due to favorable weather conditions and elevated West Nile Virus risks, and residents are urged to take precautions. 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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