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West Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers West Monroe! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which West Monroe players made the All-Northeast Louisiana baseball team?
- West Monroe officer arrested after controversial motorcycle purchase and resale
- See where West Monroe lands on Louisiana’s most dangerous cities list
Also on today's calendar: *DATE/ BFF NIGHT!* Desert Dreamin' - Set or Single and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two-way player, LSU commit leads All-Northeast Louisiana baseball team (thenewsstar.com) — Several West Monroe High baseball players earned spots on the 2026 All-Northeast Louisiana team, including pitcher Bradyn Cupit and catcher Ryder DeJean. The roster, led by LSU commit and Player of the Year Kade Luker from Cedar Creek, highlights standout seasons from athletes across the region and underscores the strength of Northeast Louisiana high school baseball. 
• West Monroe police officer charged with theft of motor vehicle (myarklamiss.com) — A West Monroe police officer has been arrested after investigators say he bought a motorcycle from someone who wasn’t the owner and later resold it without contacting the rightful title holder. Ouachita Parish deputies obtained a felony arrest warrant following their investigation, and the officer was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center on a $20,000 bond.
• Crime Data Names Louisiana's Most Dangerous Cities (kpel965.com) — West Monroe ranks sixth among Louisiana cities for violent crime, with 1,359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents and a property crime risk of about 1 in 17. The statewide list compares multiple cities using FBI statistics, while also noting many communities are investing in policing, revitalization, and safety programs to improve quality of life.
📸 Around West Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
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*FAMILY DAY!* Cloud Cuties -Set or Pick Your Fave! →
Painting with a Twist, 1818 Tower Dr, Monroe
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Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Market on the Square →
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*DATE/ BFF NIGHT!* Desert Dreamin' - Set or Single →
Painting with a Twist, 1818 Tower Dr, Monroe
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Arkansas Diamonds at Monroe Greenheads →
Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe
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Open Studio *Pick Any Painting!* →
Painting with a Twist, 1818 Tower Dr, Monroe
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City Council Meeting →
West Monroe, LA Calendar, 2305 N 7th Street, West Monroe
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Board of Alderman Retirement Reception →
West Monroe, LA Calendar, 2305 N 7th Street, West Monroe
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Day of Play at the Rec →
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10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Louisiana Love →
MoJoy Studios, 106 Summer Ln, West Monroe
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*LADIES NIGHT!* What’s the Tea? →
Painting with a Twist, 1818 Tower Dr, Monroe
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Paint Your Pet! →
Painting with a Twist, 1818 Tower Dr, Monroe
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Miss Louisiana Pageant →
WL Jack Howard Theatre, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Thursday June 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in West Monroe. Apply here.
- Bernhard, LLC posted a job opening for Expediter in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monroe
- West Monroe Police host youth summer camp for future officers (myarklamiss.com)
- ULM announces three new bachelor's degree programs starting Fall 2026 (knoe.com)
- Monroe Chamber's Leaders of Change celebrate 'Flags of Freedom' ribbon cutting (knoe.com)
Ruston
- Louisiana Tech University with the City of Ruston host ribbon cutting for new park enhancements (myarklamiss.com)
- RFD earns state EMS Fire/EMS Service of the Year Award (lincolnparishjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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