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🌱 What Glenwood’s CEO says about rumors and real problems at the hospital

West Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning West Monroe! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Glenwood’s CEO says about rumors and real problems at the hospital
  • Meet the new LSU-trained vet coming to practice in West Monroe
  • Why LHSAA powerlifting is returning to West Monroe’s new events complex

Also on today's calendar: Beautiful Tree and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Friday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glenwood Regional CEO & Chief Medical Officer addresses allegations of mismanagement, Some of which he calls ‘rumors' (myarklamiss.com) — Leadership at West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Medical Center is pushing back on some rumors about mismanagement while acknowledging real challenges like low patient numbers and staff cuts. CEO and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Boersma insists the hospital remains committed to quality care, even as local officials and some surgeons question equipment reliability, finances, and the parent company’s long-term plans.
   

• Several students from region, including Austin Roark of Magnolia, receive veterinary degrees from LSU (magnoliareporter.com) — A new LSU-trained veterinarian is headed to work at a mixed animal practice in West Monroe, and another graduate from West Monroe will take her advanced skills to New Zealand. The story highlights several North Louisiana and South Arkansas students earning veterinary degrees and where they’ll serve animals next.
   

• LHSAA Unveils New Homes for Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Powerlifting Championships (geauxpreps.com) — West Monroe is set to host the LHSAA powerlifting championships at the new West Monroe Sports and Events Complex under a two-year bid, bringing a major statewide event back to the area. The LHSAA also announced boys basketball will return to Lafayette’s Cajundome and wrestling will move to New Orleans’ Morial Convention Center, reshaping where key high school championships are held across Louisiana.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm cleaning out a house on 105 Young Street and the Tenant to moved out abandoned their kitty cat.
    I hate those kind of people! Unfortunately I can't take the kitty and no shelters around here will take him right now. Or her. Is someone has space… (Nextdoor Arkansas Rd)
  • Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager in West Monroe. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monroe

  • Monroe Chamber of Commerce to host 2026 Summer Workshop Series (myarklamiss.com)
  • B1Bank, Progressive Bank claim merger will strengthen banking in north Louisiana (knoe.com)
  • Zoo Buddy: Baby Raccoon! (knoe.com)

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Ok West 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Monroe

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Monroe

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