Morning Monroe Logo Morning Monroe

Saturday, November 30th, 2024

SHARE

Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A local chef is committed to providing meals for those in need during the holidays.  KNOE
  • Miami Hurricane running back and former Neville High School athlete contributes to his community from afar during the holidays.  MyArkLaMiss
  • Local chef Justin Ward transforms a singular act of kindness into a community movement with Feed the Forgotten, involving multiple organizations to provide meals for those in need.  KNOE

CRIME NEWS

  • The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has launched its annual 'Santa Patrol' to monitor stores for criminal activity in plain clothes until Dec. 31, 2024.  KNOE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting 'Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration' as a concert and fundraiser, featuring a variety of performances to celebrate the season.  KNOE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Monroe City Council voted 3-2 against the mayor's choice for fire chief, Captain Daniel Overturf, due to a lack of prior discussion and opposition from constituents.  MyArkLaMiss
  • Residents in West Monroe have just one more day to vote early in the December 7th election, as highlighted on Fox 14 Your Morning News.  MyArkLaMiss

SPORTS NEWS

  • Participants have a chance to outguess the Pigskin Picking Prognosticator in the 2024 State Quarterfinals.  KNOE
  • Area high school football teams competed in the state quarterfinals, with notable victories and the end of some teams' seasons.  KNOE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Takeback Tour: Tauren Wells and Jordan Feliz Live in West Monroe, LA

    Experience a night of uplifting music with Tauren Wells and Jordan Feliz, featuring special guests Ryan Ellis and Davies, on The Takeback Tour.

    Tue, 12/3/24

    View event
  • Wreath Making Workshop with Taylor Bennett

    Experience a festive afternoon of crafting beautiful wreaths with expert guidance from Taylor Bennett, perfect for home decoration during the holiday season.

    Fri, 12/6/24

    View event
  • 2024 Winter Education Conference with Ron Clark

    Experience a day of inspiring workshops and engaging sessions at the 2024 Winter Education Conference hosted by Ron Clark.

    Sat, 12/7/24

    View event
  • Teddy & Me Holiday Tea Experience

    A holiday tea event for children and their toy companions featuring a full-service tea, Santa photos, and festive decorations at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum.

    Sun, 12/8/24

    View event
  • Jingle Bell Run in Monroe, LA

    This event features a 13.1-mile and a 5K run held at Forsythe Park in Monroe, Louisiana.

    Sat, 12/14/24

    View event
  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings

    Experience a live, multi-sensory performance of Coldplay's music by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at 111 Cotton.

    Sat, 12/21/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The shoe that fits one person pinches another.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Morning Monroe

Morning Monroe is a community newsletter sharing current events in Monroe, Louisiana. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Monroe community, and support local organizations. If you like Morning Monroe, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Monroe.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Monroe and across Louisiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Monroe community.

We help people in Monroe save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Monroe, about Monroe, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Morning Monroe

A free Monroe community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
No spam
Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.

© Morning Monroe. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here