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(Monroe, LA) – The City of Monroe is delighted to announce the completion of a new basketball court mural at Powell Street Community Center, an artistic collaboration with Black Creatives Circle.

(Monroe, LA) – On Saturday, December 16, at approximately 1:00 PM, two stray dogs entered the Emu Exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo and began attacking a male (Poppy) and female (Juniper) emu.

Vicksburg, MS – Monroe – Ruston – Shreveport – The cities of Monroe, Vicksburg, Ruston, and Shreveport are delighted to announce a joint press conference on updates regarding I-20 Passenger Rail on Friday, December 15 at 12:00 PM at 301 Desiard Street in Downtown Monroe, LA.

Monroe, LA – The City of Monroe is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the Forsythe Park Tennis Courts Project.

WHEN: Monday, November 27, 2023, until further notice

(Monroe, LA) – Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the I-20 Frontage Roads Improvement Project.

(Monroe, LA) – The City of Monroe invites business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a passion for fostering economic growth in the 165 North Corridor and the I-20 East Corridor to a Small Business Meet & Greet.

Monroe, LA – As the holiday season approaches, the City of Monroe is set to transform into a winter wonderland with a series of holiday events.

(Monroe, LA) – Mayor Friday Ellis announces that City of Monroe facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of Thanksgiving.

(Monroe, LA) – Please join Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe as they celebrate the completion of the Sister Margaret Ann Sanders-Jackson Playground and Benoit Community Center Parking Lot .