News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 4:54pm

The 16th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 4th at Chennault Park Golf Course, located at 8475 Millhaven Road. Including our 2018 scholarship recipients, 187 students

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 4:49pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following ribbon cutting.TIME/DATE: 9 am Thursday, March 22, 2018LOCATION: Corner of Calypso Street and South Grand (downtown Monroe)PROJECT SUMMARY: This project

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 9:18am

The multi-agency auction date is April 20 - April 26, 2018.  Go to https://auctions.bgauctions.net/auctions/1-OUSQW/monroe-opsd-opda-metro-surplusdrug-seized-vehicle-auction for more information.

Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 4:19pm

Media Contacts: Evelyn Stewart, Director - Evelyn.Stewart@ci.monroe.la.us - 318.329.2237FOLLOW US! Instagram-@masurmuseum Facebook-@masurmuseumofartThe Twin City Art Foundation and the Masur Museum of Art proudly present a new exhibition on

Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 4:57pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs and Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society to present Easter Eggstravaganza 2018.Time/Date: 11 am Saturday, March 31, 2018Location: Louisiana

Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament
Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 4:36pm

The 16th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 4th at Chennault Park Golf Course, located at 8475 Millhaven Road. Including our 2018 scholarship recipients, 187 students

Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 4:30pm

WHAT: March 8, 2018, is National Kidney Day. The Monroe Civic Center fountain lights will be turned ORANGE in observation of this special day – and in respect of the estimated 460,000 people in Louisiana who battle various forms of kidney

Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 5:04pm

WHAT: March 8, 2018, is National Kidney Day. The Monroe Civic Center fountain lights will be turned ORANGE in observation of this special day – and in respect of the estimated 460,000 people in Louisiana who battle various forms of kidney

Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 5:02pm

National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana Reminds Everyone to “Heart Your Kidneys” on World Kidney Day Expanded public awareness campaign relaunches for March, National Kidney Month(Louisiana)—March 8, 2018—Today on World Kidney Day and

Posted: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 1:41pm

A very important meeting has been scheduled for, Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 6:00PM. The meeting will be held in the Monroe City Hall Building, 1st Floor, in the City Council Chambers.Monroe Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda -

Posted: Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 1:58pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the third City Employee Community Benevolent Project of 2018 will take place beginning Friday, March 2, 2018.PROJECT NAME: Mentoring Moments – Promoting Literacy in Local

Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 3:35pm

WHAT: The media is invited to a brief ribbon cutting ceremony to officially add five new buses to the Monroe Transit System fleet. WHEN: 11 am Wednesday, February 28, 2018 WHERE: Monroe Transit System Downtown Terminal, 207 Catalpa

Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 2:41pm

WHAT: The media is invited to a brief reception in honor of longtime City Attorney Nanci Summersgill, who is retiring on February 28th , after nearly 32 years of service to the City of Monroe.WHEN: 11 am Friday, February 23, 2018WHERE: Monroe

Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018 - 8:50am

WHAT:  Temporary Street Closure on North 9th between Adams Street and    Desiard Street WHEN:  Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 7AM until repairs are completed. WHY:     Railroad Improvements 

Posted: Friday, February 9, 2018 - 8:47am

WHAT: Rochelle Avenue Storm Water Pump Station Improvements WHEN: Monday, February 12, 2018 thru the end of March between the hours of 7am – 4pm (road will open at the end of each work day and on weekends) WHY: To complete the

Conversation about Race and Diversity - City of Alexandria, Louisiana
Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 3:34pm

TIME/DATE: 6 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (doors open at 5 pm) LOCATION: Monroe Civic Center W.L. “Jack” Howard Theater, 401 Lea Joyner Expressway.WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo invites the public to hear a panel discussion about race

Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018 - 5:00am

WHAT: Temporary Street Closure on Deborah Drive at Claiborne Drive WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2018 for up to the next 90 daysWHY: Drainage Pipe ReplacementBeginning at Noon on Saturday, January 6, 2018 for approximately the next 90 days,

Posted: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - 8:14am

Note:  For the past several years, on New Year’s Day, Mayor Mayo shares a new focus area that he and city officials will champion during the coming year. City of Monroe 2018 New Year’s Focus:  City Employee Community Benevolent

Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017 - 11:53am

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council invite the entire community to attend the City of Monroe’s 39th Annual Birthday Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.WHEN: 11:30 am until 1 pm Thursday, January 11, 2018WHERE: W.L. “Jack”

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 12:59pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Keep Monroe Beautiful Executive Director Greg Smith and other members of Ouachita Green are pleased to announce the City of Monroe Public Works Department will, once again, conduct FREE

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 12:56pm

The following City of Monroe offices will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday; AND, will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1st in observance of the New Year's Holiday (*unless noted).Monroe City HallMonroe

Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 8:22am

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: 8:45 am until 11 am Wednesday, December 20, 2017 (TODAY)

Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 4:23pm

Monroe Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Fundamentals ClinicWHAT: The City of Monroe Department of Community Affairs Parks & Recreation Division presents a FREE Basketball Fundamentals Clinic for youth. Youth ages 5 to 12 years old

Posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 3:42pm

MEDIA CONTACTS: Evelyn Stewart, Director - Evelyn.Stewart@ci.monroe.la.us - 318.329.2237Jenny Burnham, Curator of Education - Jenny.Burnham@ci.monroe.la.us - 318.329.2237 Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017Time: 1 - 4 pmLocation

Posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 3:32pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, and the Monroe City Council join Monroe Regional Airport Director Ron Phillips and invite the media and public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Delta Pond and Flag poles at the entrance of the Monroe