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Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • KNOE, Rust Magnolia, and B & E Wholesale are hosting the Shop Local Christmas Sweepstakes, offering participants a chance to win a Louisiana Gumbo Gift basket and a tool set, with entries open until December 19.  KNOE
  • Grace Place Ministries will host an outreach event on Dec. 21 to support children in need during the Christmas season.  KNOE
  • The Monroe Fire Department reports a rise in fires within abandoned buildings caused by individuals seeking warmth, amid an outreach by The Renewal Center to provide essential services to those in need.  KNOE

CULTURE NEWS

  • Santa Claus makes an appearance on NBC 10's News Today, engaging with hosts Abby Price and Jadyn Maloney during his visit from the North Pole.  MyArkLaMiss

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Candy Cane Lane, a mile-long drive-thru with over a million lights, not only offers family fun but is also boosting the local economy by attracting visitors, as recognized by Forbes.  KNOE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Monroe voters have approved a one-percent sales tax increase, and statewide, four amendments to the State Constitution were ratified to expand oversight on judicial misconduct.  The Ouachita Citizen

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports a rise in wild bird fatalities due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.  KNOE

SPORTS NEWS

  • UAPB faces UL Monroe in their first season matchup, following Quentin Bolton Jr.'s 22-point performance leading to a win against Central Arkansas Bears.  KEDM

EVENTS

SUBMIT 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

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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