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Monroe
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PEEP, Inc. will host the annual Bennie Ausberry Christmas Blessing to ease holiday financial burdens and brighten local children’s lives — the event aims to support families during the festive season. KNOE
- ➤ Moxie is a lovable 7-week-old pet from a litter of four now available for adoption through a local Monroe rescue. Interested families can contact the shelter for details. KNOE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Economic Development reported a record economic year with over $11.2 billion in investments and nearly 2,500 new jobs benefiting small business + big business. LED officials said they will seek further growth as they near their 90th anniversary. KNOE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AT&T donated $20,000 to Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) on Dec. 19 to fund scholarships for 20 students pursuing internet technician degrees in a region facing economic strain. KNOE
- ➤ The Louisiana State Library reported a nearly 9% increase in library use last year, showing more community members turning to local resources. KNOE
- ➤ Grambling State University president Martin Lemelle, Jr released a statement extending condolences to the families of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after he died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Biffle had driven the university-branded car in the Daytona 500 (with the NY Racing Team). KNOE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mickey Joseph is set to return as Grambling’s head coach next season, according to athletics director Treyvean Scott. His contract expiring Dec. 31 is under renewal after he led the Tigers to a 7–5 winning record in 2025. KNOE
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