Good morning, Monroe.

The Freedom 250 mobile museum is at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum on Kansas Lane in Monroe through Saturday, Oct.

24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—visitors can enjoy free interactive exhibits on American history.

MLK Junior High supports students after the loss of 13-year-old Ja'Quarrious Rodgers by activating crisis counselors to help them cope following his funeral on Tuesday (at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church).

Counselors will remain on campus while parents are urged to call for help if they notice signs of distress.

A 2023 Louisiana Youth Tobacco Survey found that 30% of high school and 18% of middle school students vape, ranking the state third nationally.

Regional manager Jennifer Haneline of the Northeast Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living said the trend poses risks to young, developing brains (singer Selena Gomez has shared her personal testimony).

The Louisiana Department of Health is accepting H.E.R.O.

Fund applications to support health care training with a required 1:1 match from industry partners & education programs. Online submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 19, and the grant period will run from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2029.

St. Francis Family Nurse Practitioner Mary Kathryn Edwards appeared on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to explain Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of early detection — offering local viewers vital information this October.

Oak Grove Tigers earned Little Caesars Team of the Week after a 58-23 win over Beekman Charter, and they now have consecutive wins as coach Ryan Gregory + quarterback Byson Reeves praised their defense and community support.

Oak Grove earned the Little Caesars Team of the Week award after defeating Beekman Charter on Oct.

21 + the recognition highlights the team's strong performance.