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Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Monroe city facilities, including garbage services and transit, will observe closures and altered schedules for the Christmas and New Year holidays.  KEDM
  • Lilly Roofing is offering a free new roof to residents of West Monroe, Bossier City, and Coushatta as a community service initiative, with applications open until Jan. 3.  KNOE
  • The City of Monroe organized a public meeting to discuss the Safe Housing Healthy Homes Program aimed at improving residential safety.  KNOE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Monroe City School Board will decide in January on converting Neville High School into a charter school, amid division between faculty support and overwhelming parental opposition.  KNOE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Monroe's Department of Planning and Urban Development, backed by a federal grant, launches inspections to address lead paint and household hazards for qualifying homes.  KNOE
  • Burrell Parmer, a retired U.S. Marine and Navy civilian at NAMRU San Antonio, was honored as the Fiscal Year 2024 'Support Staff' Civilian of the Year for his contributions to military research.  KEDM
  • Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy announced the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, aimed at strengthening state infrastructure and improving flood protection through various projects.  KNOE

HEALTH NEWS

  • Louisiana reports its first severe human bird flu case, with transmission routes identified among dairy and poultry workers.  KNOE
  • The U.S. reports its first severe bird flu case in Louisiana and California declares a state of emergency due to the virus affecting dairy cattle.  KEDM

EVENTS

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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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  • Harlem Globetrotters World Tour at Fant-Ewing Coliseum

    The Original Harlem Globetrotters are set to showcase their entertaining basketball skills in an action-packed performance.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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