Morning
Monroe
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Compassion for Kids Center in Monroe offers food and faith support to local families while distributing groceries every Tuesday and Thursday. Operating under LA Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries, the center works with donors, churches, and the Food Bank of Northeast LA to help over 250,000 children in need. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Green Qube Giveaway that gives participants a chance to win $500 and free Johnny’s Pizza for a year as clues are provided daily on the KTVE/KARD Morning Show and Evening Crew for four weeks. A week 2 clue (I rise up high… though not a hill, built by hands with purpose still) shows the green qube is hidden outside local buildings. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts will present the murder mystery comedy CLUE from October 2 to 5 at the Helen Spyker Theater in Monroe—performances on October 2 to 4 start at 7:30 p.m. and the final show on October 5 begins at 2:00 p.m., with tickets costing $10 and free entry for ULM students with valid IDs. KEDM
- ➤ Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Ferriday on Sept. 29, 1935 – a famed rock ’n roll pioneer – and he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005 before he died in 2022 at age 87. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officers in Northeast Louisiana are receiving eight hours of crisis intervention training to improve their de-escalation skills during mental health emergencies. Major Anthony Washington said the program, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, aims to help officers handle people in crisis calmly. MyArkLaMiss
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ULM College of Pharmacy received a $10,436 grant from the Living Well Foundation to support a stroke education project that trains local emergency staff to treat strokes faster and safer—training will begin on October 2 and run through November. The project uses new tools and a mobile app to give rural providers real-time guidance in stroke care. KEDM
- ➤ Amy Moore from the Wellness Center hosted Movement Monday and demonstrated exercises such as hammer curls, tricep extensions, halos, and leg movements—she stressed keeping elbows to the floor for proper form. Her routine included a brief cardio run that aimed to boost overall fitness. MyArkLaMiss
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kravins offered bold flavors and generous servings that satisfied customers' cravings, and a recent review highlighted its innovative menu—making it a popular spot for local diners. KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Monroe Rebels upset Catholic 27-24 on Sept. 29 as tight end Sam Turner caught the game-winning touchdown pass — Christian Ponti rushed for 144 yards and two scores, giving the Rebels a memorable win. 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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