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Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Monroe! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to West Monroe? See whatā€™s happening at todayā€™s Celtic Festival
  • What changes will Monroeā€™s new fire chief bring to the department?
  • Thinking about a pet? Meet two playful kittens waiting nearby

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Annual Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (kedm.org) ā€” Today, Monroe-area residents can head across the river to Lazarre Park in West Monroe for the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With live music, highland games, vendors, and food trucks, the long-running Ouachita Parish event offers affordable fun at $5 admission, supporting the Kiroli Foundationā€™s work in local parks.
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2. Timothy Williams takes over as Monroe Fire Chief amid ongoing legal battle (knoe.com) ā€” Monroe has a new permanent fire chief, as Timothy Williams officially takes over leadership of the Monroe Fire Department after nearly two years without a permanent chief. City officials highlight his strong track record in Bastrop and hope his appointment, despite ongoing council litigation, will stabilize the department and improve training, succession planning, and community relationships for Monroe firefighters.
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3. Adopt a Pet: Meet Splotch and Walter! (knoe.com) ā€” Monroe-area animal lovers are invited to consider adopting Splotch and Walter, two young kittens available through Ruston Animal Control just down the road. The shelter outlines simple, first-come adoption steps, fees, and included services like microchipping, spay/neuter, and vaccinations, making it easy for Monroe residents to bring home a new pet.
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4. One local man and his caregiver share their story during Down Syndrome Awareness Month (myarklamiss.com) ā€” In West Monroe, a young man with Down syndrome and his caregiver are using National Down Syndrome Awareness Month to show how full and joyful life can be beyond a diagnosis. Their story highlights Evanā€™s playful personality, strong neighborhood support, and a call for more local day programs that build life and job skills for people with disabilities year-round.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens Its First Louisiana Restaurant in Monroe ā€”S. Frankel Read on Patch
  • I have spots open today if anyone wants in for a facial!
    ā€¢ Nano-Needling ā€¢ Microdermabrasion ā€¢ Deep Pore Cleansing ā€¢ Dermaplaning ā€¢ Nouvelle (Basic Facial) ā€¢ Vitamin C ā€¢ Carboxy ā€¢ Chemical Peels https:ā€¦ (Nextdoor North Monroe)
  • Fiber Optics is comingā€¦Just got home and this is what I sawā€¦ my heart dropped.
    My immediate thought was they must be working on the waterline but it turned out to be good newsā€¦. According to the ā€œforemanā€, they are laying fiberā€¦ (Nextdoor Town & Country)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Monroe. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

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: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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