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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Salvation Army in Monroe is opening its shelter 24/7 due to dropping temperatures and is seeking donations and volunteers to assist.  KNOE
  • The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and Louisiana State Police distributed holiday toys to approximately 7,000 children in need across Northeast Louisiana.  KNOE

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a three-car collision outside Pecanland Mall in Monroe, with the initial driver cited for careless operation.  KNOE
  • A fire on Whites Ferry Road in West Monroe is under control with no injuries or fatalities reported.  MyArkLaMiss

CRIME NEWS

  • The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for 65-year-old Richard Wayne Craig following a shooting at a Dollar General in West Monroe on December 19th, resulting in one injury.  KNOE

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Monroe's Downtown Economic Development District Phase One is on the verge of completion, indicating progress in the city's infrastructure.  KNOE

HEALTH NEWS

  • Louisiana health officials are reassessing health priorities without altering current childhood vaccination policies.  KNOE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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