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Monroe
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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
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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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