Morning
Monroe
Friday, December 20th, 2024
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
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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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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.
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