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West Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Need legal advice in West Monroe without the bill? Here’s your option.
  • Which West Monroe softball standout just scored a perfect 4.0 honor?

Also on today's calendar: Shinyribs: Ouachita RiverFest 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Ask – A – Lawyer event was held at the Emily Parker Robinson Community Center (myarklamiss.com) — If you need civil legal advice in West Monroe but can’t afford typical fees, certified lawyers from the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation offer free one-on-one help every third Tuesday at the Emily Parker Robinson Community Center. Residents can get guidance on wills, divorces, and other civil matters, fill out paperwork on site, and even prepare a will, with follow-up help available by phone or online.
   

• LHSAA recognizes 95 softball players on its Composite All-Academic team (thenewsstar.com) — A West Monroe High School softball player, Addison Sullivan, has earned a spot on the LHSAA’s prestigious Composite All-Academic Softball Team for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. She’s one of 95 girls statewide honored for top classroom performance alongside their play on the field.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday April 23
  • Paper Shredding Event
    West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce , 112 Professional Dr , West Monroe
    9:00 am
  • Walk in the Park
    Painting with a Twist , 1818 Tower Dr , Monroe
    7:00 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • 17th Annual Off The Wall
    Masur Museum of Art , 1400 S Grand St , Monroe
    6:00 pm
  • Off The Wall
    Masur Museum of Art , 1400 S Grand St , Monroe
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Knoll Creek neighbors.
    Please help me find my baby Gertrude. She is an inside kitty and got out by accident on Sunday. She has never been out overnight and still hasn't… (Nextdoor Knoll Creek)
  • If your in the west Monroe area come check out Chiefs @ 1135 ole Hwy 15!
    We have loaded teas, ice and hot coffee, dirty alanis and protein shakes! We have chicken salad sandwiches, shrimp po boys and chicken tender baskets… (Nextdoor Country Heritage Estates)
  • Staffmark posted a job opening for Construction Logistics and Transportation Manager in West Monroe. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monroe

  • Ouachita Parish Police Jury gives update on federal storm aid following Washington D.C. trip (knoe.com)
  • Swanson Center for Youth employee accused of assaulting juvenile victim; arrested (myarklamiss.com)
  • 'Walk in My Boots' nonprofit encourages veterans to tell their stories (myarklamiss.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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