Good morning, Monroe.

Jo Ann Deal from the Better Business Bureau in Monroe shared tips on how to avoid delivery scams on Monday, Dec.

22 during Good Morning ArkLaMiss. Her advice encourages locals to verify delivery requests before sharing personal data.

Monroe and West Monroe will collect live Christmas trees, free of decorations, for recycling from Dec.

26 to Jan. 6. Drop-offs occur at the Civic Center parking lot and the old recycling center on 409 Lincoln St — behind the police department; Munholland Tree Service will chip them for mulch.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries warned Northeast Louisiana residents about nearly 40 bird flu cases detected since October.

Officials advised not to handle or eat sick birds after a local bobcat tested positive and a Southwest Louisiana resident was hospitalized with the virus.

The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority in Monroe launched its Light the Season program to help locals cope with seasonal affective disorder by providing screening, counseling, and wellness education + the initiative offers support for managing seasonal symptoms.

AAA expects a record holiday travel period from Dec.

20 to Jan. 1, with over 8 million flyers and 109 million car trips nationwide. Monroe Regional Airport Director Charles Butcher advises travelers to check TSA guidelines and arrive early as low gas prices boost road trips.

Simmons Sporting Goods won breakfast sandwiches during week 24 of Wendy’s Breakfast Club on Dec.

22 + the Monroe Moccasins recorded their franchise record seventh win on Dec. 20 against the Biloxi Breakers, remaining unbeaten in eight meetings.

AAA expects holiday travel to break records from Dec.

20 to Jan. 1, with busy roads and skies this season. The Monroe Moccasins extended their streak to seven wins — they won 3-1 last night in Biloxi and 6-4 tonight against the Breakers.