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X Barks the Spot in PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” in Monroe
Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 3:53pm

Join the Heroic Pups on a Pirate-Themed MissionWhen They Take the Stage at the Jack Howard Theater, October 29 & 30MONROE, LA (May 21, 2019) – All paws on deck! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAWPatrol Live! “The Great

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:28am

On view May 30 – Aug 17, 2019Free Public Reception: Thursday, May 30, 5:30-7:30 pmRemarks from the Director and Curator: 6:30 pm A selection of artwork to be exhibited is at the end of this document.About the Exhibition:2019 is about

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:22am

Officials from the Louisiana Garden Club Federation (LGCF) will be at Monroe City HallThursday, May 16, to award the City of Monroe for its statewide victory in the annual CleanestCity Contest. The award presentation will take place at 11:15

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:21am

The Gallery by Origin Bank, Member FDIC at Monroe Regional Airport and theMasur Museum of Art proudly present:Gallery Reception and Artist’s Talk:RESCHEDULED for 5pm - 7pm Thursday, May 23 At the Monroe Regional Airport - The Gallery by

Posted: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 4:50pm

Joe Clawson, Director of the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo says, “It is with heavy heartsthat we announce the death of our beloved hippopotamus, Penelope. Penelope has been afeatured animal at our zoo since 1988. She was almost 32

Posted: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 11:29am

Over the last few weeks, the City of Monroe Water System has received complaints from our customers noticing an earthy taste and odor in their tap water.The unpleasant taste and odor are a natural occurrence caused by an increasing in algae

Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 4:56pm

May 3 – June 30The City of Monroe Water System will begin its spring water main flushing program on Friday,May 3rd. The purpose of water main flushing is to remove settled iron particles from within ourunderground water mains, to continue to

Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 10:38am

61st Annual Barak Shrine CircusWhen: May 3-5 @ Monroe Civic CenterKICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE: 10:30 am Thursday, May 2, 2019LOCATION: Monroe Civic Center Arena (Lobby), 401 Lea Joyner ExpresswaySUMMARY: Officials from the Barak Shrine will host

Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 10:31am

There is a temporary road closure near the intersection of South College Street and Owl Street, due to a repair being made to a sewer main.The area is expected to be blocked off until approximately 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2019. 

Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 10:30am

Mayor Mayo’s Youth F.U.N. & FIT 2 EAT Initiative KICKOFF EVENT  When: 9:30 AM, Friday, April 26, 2019Where: Benoit Community Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive SUMMARY: Nearly one hundred elementary school students will be in attendance

Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:30am

S.A.V.E. Initiative Update  WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis invites the media and public to a press conference for an update on the S.A.V.E. Initiative aimed at helping steer local youth in a positive

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:11pm

Measure will now have to go before Senate and House for a VoteIn Baton Rouge, yesterday, the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs unanimouslyapproved the City of Monroe’s request for Senate Bill 33 to move out of committee and

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:09pm

Due to the extreme amount of rainfall from this weekend’s severe thunderstorm, and thepredicted rainfall later this week, the Monroe Public Works Department will be openingsandbagging operations at 1 pm Tuesday, April 16, at four different

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:08pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Community Affairs Director Robert C. Johnson and Parks & Recreation division head Bruce Watson to announce the B.J. Washington Fitness Center, located at 1300 Richwood Road, is now

Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 8:39am

Press Release Mayor Jamie Mayo will be featured during a segment of the latest edition of the Louisiana Public Broadcasting channel’s “Louisiana: The State We’re In” television show this weekend!The show will air at 7 pm Friday, April 5

Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 3:09pm

Masur Museum Presents 10th Annual Off the Wall Fundraiser! Hosted by the Twin City Foundation to benefit the Masur Museum of Art  CONTACT: Evelyn Stewart at (318) 329-2237 or via email at evelyn.stewart@ci.monroe.la.usWHEN: 

Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 2:46pm

Bayou State Trail Riders Association 15th Anniversary Scholarship Trail RideWHEN: April 7-12, 2019CONTACT: Justin January (318) 348-6087 or John Cole, Sr. (318) 537-1271 for more information about support, participating in the trail

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 4:33pm

March 2019 Community Benevolent ActMonroe Jamie Mayo is pleased to announce the following upcoming check presentation:WHEN: 10 AM Thursday, March 28, 2019WHERE: Ouachita Multipurpose Community Action Program (O.M.C.A.P.), located at

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 4:32pm

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are encouraging participation in this year’s Great American Cleanup. Activities kick off at 8:30 am Saturday, April 13. The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community service

Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 5:14pm

The Monroe Regional airport will be conducting a Disaster Drill beginning at 9 AMWednesday, March 27, 2019. There will be a large presence of emergency vehicles andpersonnel around the airport. Passengers arriving and departing the airport

Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 5:14pm

In Baton Rouge today, Mayor Jamie Mayo and City Engineer Kim Golden went before theState Joint Legislative Committee to secure state support and funding for an estimated $6.8M80-acre retention pond project along Youngs Bayou. The project will

Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 5:04pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure Loop Rd @ PointeFOR: Sewer Tie-insWHEN: Wednesday March 20, 2019 to Thursday March 21, 2019CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe EngineeringDepartment (318) 376-1346

Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 1:27pm

Eligible graduating high school seniors attending Carroll, Wossman, Neville, River Oaks, St.Frederick, and Ouachita Christian School are encouraged to apply for the 17th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship.

Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 3:50pm

 TEST TAKING STRATEGIES DRINKING & DRIVING | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUICIDE PREVENTION | BULLYINGWHAT: The Monroe Police Department’s O.K. (Our Kids) male youth mentoring program, in partnership with Real Vision from Real Women

Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 4:17pm

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Director Joe Clawson issues the following statement, “We are sad to report that Basha the lioness, who has been a star at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo for twenty years, has passed away. The exact