Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for 32-year-old Joseph A. James, last spotted in West Monroe, and urges anyone with information to contact them. KNOE
- ➤ The Salvation Army is facing challenges in recruiting volunteers for bell ringing, impacting their ability to support underfunded programs this holiday season. KNOE
- ➤ A local church in West Monroe, La., is featured on NBC 10 News Today for its unique Christmas display. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Toys for Tots is currently seeking donations for their annual Christmas charity drive, aiming to collect toys for the community until Dec. 16. KNOE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old Monroe man was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly stabbing a sleeping dog multiple times. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mya Holloway, originally from Monroe, La., with a background in reality TV production, has been appointed as the new Weekend Anchor for NBC 10 News. MyArkLaMiss
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana student scores on the national assessment witnessed the highest improvement nationally from 2019 to 2022, after adjustments for demographics, with the state also achieving its highest-ever national school performance ranking. KNOE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe, LA, successfully renews a 1% Capital Infrastructure Sales Tax, expected to generate $18.8 million annually for a broad array of infrastructure improvements. KEDM
- ➤ Senator Bill Cassidy's office is holding assistance events in Northeast Louisiana on Dec. 10 and 11 to aid constituents with federal agency issues, although Cassidy himself will not attend. KNOE
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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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