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After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
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City of Monroe facilities will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 27–28, for Thanksgiving. Trash pickup, zoo hours, courts, and transit schedules are adjusted accordingly
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The City of Monroe honors the life and career of Retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton, who served the Monroe Fire Department for 33 years, rising to Fire Chief before his retirement in 1998. His dedication to public service and fire safety leaves a lasting legacy. -
Entergy will close Park Avenue and North 10th Street in front of Genusa’s Restaurant on Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 7 AM for a light pole replacement. Drivers and pedestrians should follow traffic control and exercise caution.
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The Louisiana Tech University Faculty and Staff Club’s eighth annual live auction brought together campus community members to support the Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry and the Parkinson Resource Center, raising $5,445 for student and regional wellness programs.
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The Monroe Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet will present a holiday-themed chamber concert at Grace Episcopal Church, featuring classic carols, sacred works, and an audience sing-along to kick off the season.
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Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism. -
Thai Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker who is wanted by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies. -
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NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.
Doug Duffey and BADD took top honors at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Challenge. The Monroe-based group competed in the solo/duo category and will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their win adds another milestone to Duffey's celebrated Louisiana blues career.
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The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 27th historical marker recognizing legendary pianist Al Puddler Harris in his hometown of Jigger, Louisiana on November 22, 2025. The ceremony will celebrate Harris’s influential career, from the Louisiana Hayride to Hollywood and Nashville.
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