News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019 - 5:04pm

EVENT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council, in conjunction with the LouisianaDepartment of Children & Family Services, invite the media and public to the DCFS NationalAdoption Awareness Month event.WHEN: 11:30 am Wednesday,

Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019 - 5:03pm

“The City of Monroe is expecting high attendance for the Presidential visit at theMonroe Civic Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. We want all residents andbusinesses in the downtown area to expect road closures and traffic delays

Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019 - 9:17am

Monroe City Court and the Monroe City Marshals Office will be closed Friday, November 1, in observation of All Saints Day.

Posted: Monday, November 4, 2019 - 9:17am

Monroe Regional Airport Director Ron Phillips say, “The emergency repairs have beencompleted and our main runway is now open. We thank local air travelers for their patienceand apologize for the inconvenience. Air travel can now return to

Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 9:50am

Monroe Fire Chief Terry Williams would like to remind citizens and business owners that the Monroe Fire Department will continue to conduct citywide fire hydrant inspections and water flow testing Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:

Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 9:49am

Today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson joined Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, members of the Monroe City Council, NELA Legislators and other officicals to

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 5:12pm

Monroe Water System Manager Sean Benton states “The City of Monroe understands the valueof water service and strives to provide the best service possible to our residents and businesses.As a result, in order to perform a rapid emergency

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:47am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Community Affairs Director Robert Johnson are pleased to announce the following EVENT: Parkview Drive Church of Christ, located at 1706 Parkivew Drive, Monroe, LA, will host a FREE Commnity

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:46am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Fire Chief Terry Williams announce at 5pm Sunday, October 13, 2019, Fire Station #5, located at Breard and Betin Street, was closed for demolition. The closure is expected to last for 8 to 12

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:44am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and local LaDOTD officials invite the media to the following: EVENT: U.S. Highway 165 South Lighting Project Groundbreaking TIME/DATE: 10 am Thursday, October 17, 2019 LOCATION: Monroe

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:44am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Community Affairs Director Robert Johnson are pleased to join the Monroe Veterans Administration Clinic and Ochsner LSU Monroe Medical Center to present a FREE Community Health Event. 

Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 10:54am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Fire Chief Terry Williams announce ourannual Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019. This year’s theme: Not every hero wears acape. Plan and Practice your Escape!Fire Chief Terry Williams says

Posted: Monday, September 23, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure on Levee DriveFOR: Pump repairWHEN: Between 9:30 am and 12 noon Thursday, September 26, 2019 (est. time)

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:28pm

City of Water System staff reported a record high demand on the system of more than 17-milliongallonsof water per day, which is 85% of the treatment plant capacity. The two water storagetanks in the eastern section of our city are operating

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: B.J. Washington Boxing & Fitness Center Grand Re-openingWHEN: 10 am Wednesday, September 11, 2019LOCATION: 1300 Richwood Road #1, Monroe, LA 71202Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, Community Affairs Director RobertC. Johnson

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: September 11th Memorial ObservanceWHEN: 8:30 am Gathering (starts promptly at 8:45 am) Wednesday, September11, 2019LOCATION: Monroe Fire & Police Public Safety Center, 1810 Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Drive (U.S. Hwy 165 South),

Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 3:42pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure on Memorial DriveFOR: Storm Drain ReplacementWHEN: 8 am – 5 pm Wednesday, August 28 through Friday, August 30, 2019CONTRACTOR: CWWCONTACT: Arthur Holland at 318-376-1346

Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 8:42am

Press Conference & Event Schedule Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs, the Real Cowboy Association, title sponsor Entergy and other event sponsors to invite the media

Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 4:18pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure @ Levee DriveFOR: Tree CuttingWHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2019 between the hours of 6:30 am and 5:30 pm(estimated time)CONTACT: Darren Johnson at 318-366-1953

Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 4:17pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo is in Baton Rouge at the State Capitol today to attend the Joint LegislativeCommittee on Budget. He will be there for a discussion about anticipated infrastructureprojects in the Garrett/I-20 and Tower/Armand (Economic

Posted: Monday, August 12, 2019 - 2:37pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce and invite the media to the following:WHAT: Davis Drive Drainage Improvement Project GroundbreakingWHEN & WHERE: 10:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2019, @ the intersection

3-point shootout
Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:56pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Benoit Community Center: Youth 3-Point Shoot OutMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Community Affairs Director Robert C. Johnson and Parks & Recreation

June Benevolent Project Senior Fan Project
Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 2:40pm

Thank you to Planning & Urban Development Director Ellen Hill & Staff for your leadership, and to all participating employees for your generous personal donations which raised enough money to purchase 100 Fans Donated to Ouachita

Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 1:10pm

“A Day of Celebrating the Waste Industry”Time/Date: 11 am Wednesday, June 19, 2019Location: Monroe Convention Center – Fort Miro Room (NOTE: Parking will be on backside of building due to parking lot construction) On Wednesday, June

Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 3:54pm

WHAT: Temporary Street Closure at Levee Drive FOR: Pump station repairs WHEN: Tuesday May 21, 2019, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Department(318) 376-1346