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🌱 Which Monroe softball legend gets your vote for all-time best?

Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Monroe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Monroe softball legend gets your vote for all-time best?
  • Which Monroe businesses just earned top honors for boosting local growth?

Also on today's calendar: Arkansas Diamonds at Monroe Greenheads Pro Arena... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Monday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vote for the Monroe area's all-time best high school softball player (thenewsstar.com) — Monroe-area readers are being asked to help choose the region’s all-time best high school softball player in a new News-Star poll. The ballot highlights standout athletes with Monroe ties and offers a write-in option, letting locals recognize the players who’ve defined northeast Louisiana softball over the years.
   

• Monroe Chamber of Commerce honors 2026 Thomas H. Scott award winners at annual ceremony (myarklamiss.com) — Monroe’s Chamber of Commerce has honored 46 local nominees at its Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence, spotlighting businesses and leaders driving growth across Ouachita Parish. AT&T took home the top 2026 award for its investments in local infrastructure, technology, and public safety communications that support Monroe’s connectivity and economic development.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • im searching for a Travel Agency in Monroe la
    That can get me to and back to Dallax Texas and provide a place to stay with a payment plan (Nextdoor River Oaks)
  • Jay Jay.
    Does anyone recognize this little boy? He rung my doorbell and ran away. He thought he was hiding from the cameras. If you know him, please ask him… (Nextdoor Benoit Recreation)
  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Stocker in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Co posted a job opening for Salad and Sandwich Maker in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Monroe

  • West Monroe City Marshal William Guyton announces retirement following six terms of service (myarklamiss.com)
  • West Monroe Police Department to conduct occupant check point May 27 (myarklamiss.com)
  • Daily Digs: High School's Collegiate-Level Sports Medicine Facility, Huskies Plan $22M Softball Stadium Renovation, and More! (athleticbusiness.com)

Ruston

  • Ruston sees increase in private investment as Buc-ee's construction nears completion (ktbs.com)

Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Monroe

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Monroe

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.