Good morning, Monroe.

Jo Ann Deal of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) appeared on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to discuss scammers targeting grandparents and warned viewers to stay alert.

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations in Louisiana will open from Nov.

16 to Nov. 23 for National Collection Week — local churches will guide volunteers in dropping off shoebox gifts for children in need.

Monroe business leaders urged a change in leadership at Pecanland Mall (under new ownership for four months) after reports of late pay, roof leaks, and maintenance issues emerged, stressing that better upkeep is needed to keep this shopping spot in good condition.

The long-awaited rivalry game between ULM and Tech is set to boost local businesses as fans travel along I-20 this weekend in Monroe; local restaurant owners project triple their usual crowd and cite an annual $6 million economic impact statewide.

ULM will host its annual College of Business and Social Sciences symposium Oct.

12-17 with free events that include an elevator pitch contest on Tuesday at The Hangar, a keynote panel on Wednesday at Bayou Pointe, and a student trivia competition later in the week.

LDWF said today its agents will not cite hunters for missing federal tax stamps on suppressors if legally attached to a season-appropriate firearm — a change following federal rule adjustments and while other hunting regulations remain in force.

Inspectors found five alleged violations at NLMC on Sept.

16, including concerns with record keeping and delayed tests - the hospital said on Sept. 21 it cleared deficiencies and was removed from the Medicare termination track; required corrections were due by Oct. 9.

The 10th annual Chemin A Haut Trail Run and 1-mile walk will take place Saturday along Monroe trails as former Morehouse Improvement Team Association President Glen Melton discussed event details on Good Morning ArkLaMiss plus organizers aim to promote community wellness.

OCS playmakers Tristan Raymond and Jude Turner earned Aaron’s Aces recognition on Monday, Oct.

12 as a mark of their standout performance on the field. The award highlights their skill and boosts the team's profile in local sports.