Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The 2026 First Alert First Responder of the Year award show will honor local emergency personnel in Monroe (details on the exact date and venue are pending).
On Oct. 19, KNOE First Alert News and Centric Credit Union hosted the second annual awards ceremony in Monroe, honoring first responders, nurses, doctors, and linemen who served ArkLaMiss (including Ryan Davis and Ron Chapman) during challenging times.
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is hosting Boo at the Zoo to raise funds for a new catwalk, and General Curator Lisa Taylor + Tina Miller appeared with baby raccoons on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to support the effort.
🏛️ Government
October brings a new state law requiring hospitals (with maternity wards and neonatal intensive care units) to use cooling devices to preserve a baby's body, giving grieving families extra time with their lost babies.
🏈 Sports
On Oct. 19, sophomore Payton Harris rushed for 129 yards and two scores to lead the Cougars to a 7-0 start at Cedar Creek.
He has nearly 1,200 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns this season and said the team is not finished.
College coaches praised local teams after a busy week in sports, highlighted by sophomore Payton Harris rushing for 129 yards and two touchdowns to help the Cougars start 7-0 at Cedar Creek, while celebratory wishes were shared for Clay Witt’s birthday.
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