🌱 What did a two-day State Police sweep uncover near West Monroe?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did a two-day State Police sweep uncover near West Monroe?
• Where does West Monroe football stand in this week's state poll?

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Dealing with Trauma Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisiana State Police joint task force leads to 32 criminal arrests in Morehouse, Ouachita Parishes (myarklamiss.com) — West Monroe-area residents should know a two-day Louisiana State Police task force in Morehouse and Ouachita parishes led to 32 criminal arrests and numerous drug and firearm seizures. Troopers made 188 traffic stops, issued dozens of warnings and charges, and emphasize that residents can anonymously report suspicious activity online to help keep local communities safer.
   

• Karr takes over top spot in latest LSWA football poll (shreveporttimes.com) — West Monroe football fans will notice their team picked up eight votes in the latest statewide Class 5A poll, landing just outside the top ten. The rankings highlight Karr's rise to No. 1 after beating Ruston and track movement across all Louisiana classes, offering context on how area programs stack up statewide this week.
   

📸 Around West Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Front Line Strong: Healing After Trauma Conference →
  Life Church in West Monroe, 118 south Martin Lane, West Monroe

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Fall Brown Bag Concert →
  West Monroe, LA Calendar West Monroe, LA 71291
Thursday September 24
• Food for Seniors →
  West Monroe, LA Calendar, 501 Mane Street, West Monroe
  8:30 am
Friday September 25
• 2nd Annual Dealing with Trauma Conference →
  Life Church in West Monroe, 118 south Martin Lane, West Monroe
• Ouachita Live + Whiskey Tasting →
  West Monroe, LA Calendar, 250 Trenton Street, West Monroe
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• GIN MOBSTERS LIVE @ FLYING HEART BREWERY →
  West Monroe LA
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Downsville at West Ouachita →
  West Ouachita High School, 4061 Caples, West Monroe
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• West Monroe at West Ouachita →
  West Ouachita High School, 4061 Caples, West Monroe
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Northeast Baptist School Rummage Sale →
  Highland Baptist Church, 1509 Arkansas Road, West Monroe
  6:00 am
• The Black Sheep Tour →
  Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3245 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Celtic Festival →
  Lazarre Park, 703 S Riverfront, West Monroe
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Calvary Baptist Academy at West Ouachita →
  West Ouachita High School, 4061 Caples, West Monroe
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in West Monroe. Apply here.
• FirstCash, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager - 2798 in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monroe

• Ouachita Green removes four tons of litter in annual 'Water Sweep' project (knoe.com)
• 5K in Winnsboro raising money for St. Jude (knoe.com)
• Field Reimbursement Manager, Neuroscience – (Dallas, TX) – Patient Engagement & Customer Solutions (PECS) (jnj.com)

Choudrant

• Weston Junior High Girls Claim 5th Straight Tournament Title (jacksonparishjournal.com)

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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