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Monroe 'Back-to-School Extravaganza' set for Aug. 2

Monroe, LA – The Monroe Fire Department will host its Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday, August 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The event will feature a backpack drive, providing essential school supplies for students on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, car seat safety checks will be available to ensure proper installation for young passengers.

Families can also enjoy snow cones and meet special guests, including the Monroe Moccasin players. Becky Lee and ShaBrodrick Jones from the Monroe Fire Department join Cory Crowe on Lagniappe to

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.