Monroe Local News – Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Northeast Louisiana Sickle Cell Foundation gave 18 needy children bicycles for Christmas to promote healthy habits. KNOE
➤ A holiday event for children with unique needs is being organized this weekend in West Monroe, as highlighted on NBC 10 News Today. MyArkLaMiss

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in West Monroe, Louisiana, while crossing Highway 34. MyArkLaMiss

DRINK NEWS

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ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Ouachita Green offers a recycling program for Christmas trees to Ouachita Parish residents after the holiday season. KNOE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Monroe's Engineering Department has moved to 1401 Stubbs Ave., now open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Ouachita Citizen

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Health Advocates Network Inc. expands its healthcare staffing services by acquiring West Monroe-based Medical Temps Inc. The Ouachita Citizen

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Downtown Monroe offers an opportunity to watch Christmas movies, featured on NBC 10 News Today. MyArkLaMiss

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Julian Mackey's 32 points propelled Houston Christian to a 74-68 victory over UL Monroe, improving their record to 4-7. KEDM

MONROE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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

Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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MONROE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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MONROE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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MONROE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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