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Monroe
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roy Heatherly shared details about multiple upcoming holiday events on Good Morning ArkLaMiss, including a memorial ceremony at St. Francis Health and other community celebrations planned for the season in Monroe. KNOE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 3, 1928, Huff Daland Dusters became Delta Air Service after Catherine Fitzgerald suggested the name to honor its agricultural delta roots. Monroe business leader C.E. Woolman led a group (D.Y. Smith, Travis Oliver and Harold Harris) in purchasing the firm. KNOE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the Christmas on the River Fireworks & Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing festive displays and community spirit to the local celebration. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monroe City Schools signed an agreement with Northeast Delta Human Services Authority to launch two programs against substance abuse. Grades 7-8 will start Catch My Breath lessons in spring while grades 5-12 will visit the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum next week + both aim to build healthier habits. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, the West Monroe Board of Aldermen agreed to seek bids for a $2.99-million project to reinforce a failing section of the Black Bayou Canal in West Monroe—officials say the effort aims to prevent future canal issues. The Ouachita Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A West Monroe doctor was recently honored with a global award in medicine by an international foundation for exceptional work in public health, highlighting local expertise in the field. The Ouachita Citizen
- ➤ Monroe residents are urged to check shredded cheese purchases after the FDA announced a nationwide recall of over 1.5M bags due to possible metal fragments. Items sold under various brands at major retailers (Target, Walmart, Aldi, and others) should be returned or discarded immediately. KNOE
- ➤ A toddler from northeast Louisiana is facing a rare genetic condition that may be one-of-a-kind worldwide, and her parents often need to explain the syndrome to her doctors. KNOE
- ➤ Richardson Medical Center began a fundraising drive to install a safe haven baby box—an anonymous drop-off site that lets parents safely surrender newborns who cannot be cared for. KNOE
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TCB Nutcracker Tea & Matinee
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Monroe Civic Center — Children 2 and under are free — Enjoy breakfast with Clara and the Nutcracker cast followed by a delightful matinee performance.
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Monroe Jingle Bell Run
7-11 a.m. — Forsythe Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the season with a festive 5K and Half-Marathon while promoting community fitness.
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Newsong Christmas Volunteer Event
3:30-7 p.m. — Ouachita Parish High School — Free entry — Spread some holiday cheer by volunteering at this community-driven Christmas event.
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The Nutcracker - World Ballet Company Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — WL Jack Howard Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas with this enchanting ballet filled with beautifully choreographed performances and a whimsical storyline.
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