News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:57pm

Monroe City Court Begins Phase II of ReopeningFollowing the White House COVID-19 guidance and in line with Governor John Bel Edwards’ Order for the State of Louisiana, Monroe City Court transitioned to Phase II 

Posted: Monday, June 8, 2020 - 2:06pm

165 North Water Booster Station and 165 South Lighting Project - Ribbon Cuttings This WeekMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council ask the press to mark your calendars for the two upcoming ribbon cuttings scheduled for this week.

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:43am

A young bear has been spotted in the vicinity of Valencia & Edgewood Streets in the Garden District neighborhood. Monroe Police Department & local Wildlife officials have been notified and will work to help capture it. If you see the

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:42am

For the time being, today (Friday, June 5) will be our final day of free mobile coronavirus testing in Ouachita Parish and Northeast Louisiana. Officials with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness have

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:41am

“It is heartbreaking to see what is quickly becoming the new normal in terms of the “plight of the Black Man”. As a result, the masses of people are rising up. Whether they are assembled in Minneapolis; New York City; Atlanta; Los Angeles,

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:40am

"The videotaped killing of George Floyd was heartbreaking. People across this country are in pain and they want to see necessary and meaningful changes in the criminal justice system. Black people want and deserve the same thing as every

Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 10:59am

For those affected by the Easter Sunday tornadoes on Sunday, April 12, Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the Small Business Administration recently approved a disaster declaration for Ouachita Parish. SBA provides low-

Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 3:38pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce, due to the ongoing mitigationmeasures during the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of Monroe will not have a 2020 YouthSummer Job Program or Youth Recreation Center Summer Program.Mayor Mayo

Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 3:36pm

City of Monroe Council member Kenneth Wilson (District 4) would like to urge the public tostay safe and strictly adhere to Governor Edwards’ latest guidelines that will go into effect onFriday, May 15, 2020. He states:“For the past several

Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 10:17am

With Governor John Bel Edwards Stay at Home Executive Order set to expire May 15, Mayor Jamie Mayo announces plans for the Phase One re-opening of some City of Monroe operations. Mayor Mayo comments, “With support from the Monroe City

Posted: Monday, May 11, 2020 - 5:29pm

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law onMarch 27, by President Donald Trump. The CARES Act Community Development Fund isbased on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formula for Entitlement

Posted: Friday, May 8, 2020 - 2:22pm

Monroe City Council Chairwoman Juanita Woods announces the following re: the Tuesday, May 12, 2020, City Council Meeting“The next regularly scheduled Monroe City Council meeting is 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Monroe City Hall. In

Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 2:19pm

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has been named to the Transportation & Infrastructure Task Force of Governor John Bel Edwards Resilient Louisiana Commission. The state commission is charged with examining Louisiana’s economy amid the COVID-19

Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 8:50pm

The Monroe City Court Families in need of services (FINS) Program will help distribute approximately 300 meals and snacks to families affected by COVID-19 and the Easter Sunday tornado. This will be a “drive-thru” curbside event with box

Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 8:49pm

The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) are hosting a tele-town hall called “COVID-19: Preparing for the Next Phase.” The event will be moderated by Shelina Davis, CEO of LPHI, and Earl Benjamin-

Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 2:25pm

The Monroe City Court Families in need of services (FINS) Program will help distribute approximately 300 meals and snacks to families affected by COVID-19 and the Easter Sunday tornado. This will be a “drive-thru” curbside event with box

Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 8:06pm

The COVID-19 pandemic and April 12, 2020 tornado are having a negative impact on our local economy. The City of Monroe is taking several actions to control its budget. Attached is an April 20 memo Mayor Jamie Mayo sent to City Department

Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020 - 5:22pm

“Like all leaders across the state, Mayor Jamie Mayo is paying attention to the updated plan shared by Governor John Bel Edwards, regarding the extension of the ‘Stay at Home Order’ through May 15. The mayor will have a 10 am press conference

Food Bank
Posted: Monday, April 27, 2020 - 5:20pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana to distribute 1000 food boxes to families whose household incomes have been affected by COVID-19.

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 5:23pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo will have a featured interview on the Louisiana Public Broadcasting (PBS) show “Louisiana: The State We’re In”. The show will air at 7 pm tonight (Friday, April 24); and, it will re-air at 4:30 pm Sunday, April 26. Mayor

all masks are out
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 3:42pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe received 18,500 masks that are part of the 2-million masks donated to the State of Louisiana by HANES. Mayor Mayo is making these masks available to

Free Water Distribution
Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 8:26am

Thanks to donations from Monroe Walmart, Monroe Coca-Cola United Bottling Company, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana and Louisiana Healthcare Connections tornado victims can pick up FREE cases of water and other beverages at three sites,

Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 10:33am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to share this important reminder from Atmos Energy. Mayor Jamie Mayo says, “As residents, volunteers, municipal workers, and contractors aid in the ongoing tornado recovery and

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 12:20pm

The Monroe Fire Department is currently investigating a fire involving one fatality.At approximately 12:33 A.M. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, firefighters responded to 1122Mississippi Street on the report of a residential structure fire. Three (

Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 4:50pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Planning & Urban Development Director Ellen Hill to make the announcement below.Due to damage from the recent tornado, Planning and Urban Development Department office phones are not