News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 10:25am

“In order to help sewer backup issues currently experienced in sections of north Monroe, we aretaking emergency steps to improve the flow of sewer at the Texas Pump Station. That processshould be completed by the end of the day tomorrow,

Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 10:24am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Planning & UrbanDevelopment Director Ellen Hill and the Community Development Division to announce twoupcoming community meetings for Monroe’s HUD funded 5-year consolidated

Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 10:23am

“The City of Monroe firmly believes in an open and transparent government. Recently, theCity has received numerous requests for public records related to the internal, investigatory filesof several current and former Monroe Police Department

Posted: Friday, January 31, 2020 - 4:23pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure at/near intersection of Memorial Drive and Jason DriveFOR: Storm Drain ReplacementWHEN: 8am until 5pm Saturday, February 1st thru Sunday, February 2ndCONTACT: Arthur Holland (318) 376-1346

Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 4:10pm

Over fifty employers will join together on Tuesday, February 18 at the 2020 Northeast Louisiana Career Fair. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center. Admission to the event is free and open to all

Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 3:23pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, Ouachita Green, and Keep Monroe Beautifulinvite all to join their Arbor Day celebration 10:00 am Friday, January 31, 2020. Thiscelebration will take place in Monroe near the intersection of Highway

Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 3:22pm

The City of Monroe’s annual State of the City Address will be held Thursday, February 13,2020, at the Monroe Civic Center Arena. The public is invited.Doors will open at 11:15 am. Attendees will be able to view various departmental displays,

Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 4:31pm

The City of Monroe asks everyone to keep Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo in your prayers.Mayor Mayo is in Washington, D.C. this week participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayor annual winter meeting. He is also participating in the Monroe

Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 4:31pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo, City Council Chairwoman Gretchen Ezernack and City Council Vice-Chair Juanita Woods announce the following community meeting in which City Officials will provide various updates and share in a Q&A session with

Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 4:30pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo announces City of Monroe offices and Monroe City Court will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday.The areas below will be OPEN on Monday, January 20The

Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 12:35pm

The City of Monroe hosts its 41st Annual Birthday Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 11:30 am until 1 pm today, in the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater of the Monroe Civic Center Complex. Our theme is “A Recommitment to Nonviolence”

Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 12:34pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo announces the following community meeting: The threat of this past weekend’s severe weather event, coupled with this week’s rain, prompted the need to update residents in south Monroe about some very important

Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 12:34pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo is at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, today, attending the inauguration ceremony for Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials. Mayor Mayo says, “Governor Edwards and his administration, along with

Severe Weather Alert: Rain and Extremely High Winds Predicted
Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:18pm

After receiving updates from Ouachita Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednessand the National Weather Service, Mayor Jamie Mayo advises all Monroe residents to be onsevere weather alert. Rain and extremely high winds are predicted

Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:17pm

LOCATION CHANGE NOTED BELOWWHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, DOTD officials and our NELALegislative Delegation invite the media to a groundbreaking ceremony as crews prepare tobegin the Clearing and Grubbing portion of the long

City of Monroe 41st Annual Birthday Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:15pm

The City of Monroe will celebrate its 41st Annual Birthday Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 11:30 amuntil 1 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater of the Monroe Civic CenterComplex. The entire community is

Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:13pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo announces the City of Monroe 2020 New Year’s focus will be a publicsafety initiative called Operation Ceasefire. He and Monroe Police Department personnel willhold a brief press conference 12 noon, Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Posted: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 2:53pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, Monroe City Council members, city department heads and employees will be helping with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s Senior Program distribution.WHEN: 8:30 am until 11 am Wednesday, December 18, 2019WHERE: Food

Posted: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 2:49pm

Twin City Firefighters Christmas Toy Drive Results Press ConferenceThose still wanting to contribute to the annual Twin City Firefighters Christmas Toy Drive can drop off their unwrapped toy at any Monroe Fire Stations between 8 am and 5 pm

Posted: Monday, December 16, 2019 - 2:48pm

$20,000 WORTH OF LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT AWARDED TO MONROE FIRE DEPARTMENTWHAT: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating an equipment grant awarded to the Class 1 Rated Monroe Fire Department for $20,608 to purchase ten sets of

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 4:39pm

To provide the most effective disinfection process, the City of Monroe Water System is makinga temporary change in the type of disinfectant used in the water supply starting on December 2,2019 and ending around January 24, 2020.This will be

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 4:36pm

All City of Monroe Offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe City Marshals, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Community (Recreation) Centers, and Masur Museum of Art WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 4:36pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure @ Memorial Drive FOR: Storm Drain Replacement WHEN: Until - December 06, 2019 Contractor: CWW Contact: Arthur Holland at 318-376-1346 

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 4:35pm

WHAT: Executives from BancorpSouth will make a special check presentation to Mayor Jamie Mayo and Planning & Urban Development Director Ellen Hill in support of the City of Monroe’s homeownership program. WHEN: 9:45 am Thursday,

Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 12:19pm

Coming soon to the Masur Museum:A new exhibition featuring high-tech art by 25 artistson view Dec 12, 2019 – Feb 8, 2020Free Public Reception: Thursday, December 12, 5-7 pmTalk at 6pm by curator and visiting artistsA selection of artwork to