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Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Injury Attorney Gordon McKernan donated over 488 bicycles to Louisiana children on December 7, 2024. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe Symphony Orchestra's annual Merry and Bright Concert featured performances by the Louisiana Delta Ballet and Delta Youth Chorale, marking the ballet's first collaboration with a live orchestra. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe, Louisiana voters approve the renewal of the 1% Capital Infrastructure Sales Tax for continued improvement of local infrastructure including streets, sewers, and public facilities, generating $18.8 million annually. KNOE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center held its first Barbershop Bash in Monroe, offering free cancer screenings and raising awareness, particularly about prostate cancer among men. KNOE
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Only two days remain to take advantage of some of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals. The sale makes upgrading every room of the house simple: We recommend these under sink organizing shelves for your bathroom, Roku’s 40-Inch smart TV for your living room, and the Keurig Hot and Iced Coffee Maker for your kitchen. The Buy
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Jingle Bell Run in Monroe, LA
This event features a 13.1-mile and a 5K run held at Forsythe Park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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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.
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Discounts on Car Accessories
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