News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 4:45pm

WHAT:  The Deborah Drive Retention Pond will be drawn down by approximately one foot.WHEN:  Beginning Thursday, November 3rd and lasting for approximately seven to ten days.WHY: Routine storm water pump station inspection and

Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 4:45pm

WHAT:  Contractors will be relocating a water main that services the Deborah Drive Area.  The project may cause residents on Lake DeSiard Drive to experience having no water pressure.  Those on neighboring streets may

Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 1:30pm

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council, in conjunction with the Dept. of Children & Family Services, invite the media and public to the annual Adoption Awareness Month Event.WHEN:  1 pm Wednesday, November 2,

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016 - 4:36pm

WHAT:  FREE Nutrition Classes presented by trained educators from the LSU AgCenter, Sponsored by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).WHEN:  5:30 pm until 6:30 pm November 1st, 3rd, 17th and 29th, 2016WHERE:

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 7:58am

WHAT: Temporary Street Closure   WHEN: Now through November 2, 2016  WHERE: Beauregard St. between Georgia Street and Alabama Street WHY: Sewer Repairs CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering

Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 4:36pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to join the Department of Children & Family Services and the Family Resource Center to invite the public and media to the 2nd annual Fun Run.Participants are encouraged to wear

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 4:42pm

Children:“Preschool Masters”With Denise Harrison Ages 3 – 4 Saturday, October 22nd 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $50 museum members / $65 non-members (All supplies provided)About the Class:Preschool Masters will be based on a foundation of teaching

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 4:29pm

The City of Monroe Water System has begun the process of lowering Lake Bartholomew for vegetation control and maintenance.   The lake will be lowered at a rate of no more than 4 inches per day.  During this time, the lake will

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 4:25pm

Each year, the Children’s Coalition for NELA, in partnership with Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, work with schools to raise awareness on bullying.  This effort is being expanded to also reach our business communities and

Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 8:18am

As part of Fire Prevention Week 2016, on Saturday, October 15, the Monroe Fire Department will be hosting its annual 5K Run/Walk at Forsythe Park.  There is no cost to participate and registration begins at 6:30 am. The race will

Posted: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 8:16am

The City of Monroe is proud to share the following announcement from the University of Louisiana at Monroe:RSVP for this year's ULM Awards Brunch & Homecoming PresentationThere's only a few more days to go before we honor, Joey Trappey,

Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 9:39am

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the MFD is encouraging everyone within the City of Monroe to participate in the City Wide Fire Drill to be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Mayor Jamie Mayo adds, "This is an excellent

Posted: Monday, October 10, 2016 - 4:01pm

MEDIA IS INVITEDWhen: 9:00 AM Tuesday, October 11, 2016Where: Wood Street bridge over Crocodile Creek (near Bethel Baptist Church 200 South 22nd Street Monroe, LA)Work done by: Womack & Sons (Contractor) and David Dumas, P.E. (Design

Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 10:40am

The City of Monroe is pleased to announce Mayor Jamie Mayo and Councilwoman Juanita Woods (District 3) will be attending the 7th Annual Reclaiming Vacant Properties (RVP) Conference September 28-30, 2016, in Baltimore, Maryland.  This

Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016 - 1:39pm

City of Monroe receives Delta Regional Authority Grant for Water Service Expansion to Century Village ProjectThis morning Mayor Jamie Mayo and City Councilwoman Gretchen Ezernack are in Baton Rouge, LA, where they participated in a press

Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016 - 9:21am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual City of Monroe Access Program (MAP) - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) & Contractors workshop will be held from 9 am until 11:30 am Tuesday,

Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016 - 9:40am

Monroe Water Superintendent Sean Benton says city public works crews are attempting to isolate and repair a leak in a 20-inch water main off of Louberta Street in Monroe.  Some residents and business in areas ranging from Pecanland Mall

Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016 - 9:37am

PARTY 318 will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, from 5:30pm to 8:30ish pm Monroe’s best block party!The Masur Museum and Marsala Beverage present our next pARTy 318!!! Pop in after work. This free party features an open bar, door prizes,

Posted: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 4:07pm

WHAT:Mayor Jamie Mayo, Monroe City Council Members, Fire Chief Terry Williams, and Police Chief Quentin Holmes invite you to join them for the 15th Anniversary memorial ceremony commemorating the events of September 11, 2001.  Guest

Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 3:48pm

The media is invited to the following eventWHAT:Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe Police Chief Quentin Holmes will officially donate two used police units to the Grambling State University Police Department.  The donation has been approved by

Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016 - 4:00pm

All media outlets are encouraged to attend a news conference on 1:30 pm Tuesday, September 6, at the middle shelter located at Forsythe Point.  All parties involved in this year’s Water Sweep will be on hand to provide interviews and

Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016 - 3:57pm

12th Annual cleanup of Ouachita River and area bodies of waterMonroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 12th Annual Water Sweep 9 am until 1 pm Saturday, September 10th. Volunteers are being sought to

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 2:19pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the following CLOSURES in observance of the September 5, 2016, Labor Day Holiday:All Monroe City Offices & DepartmentsMasur Museum of ArtMonroe City CourtMonroe City MarshalsMonroe

Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 12:00am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to invite the media and public to a ribbon cutting ceremony 11 am Monday, August 29, 2016, for the I-20 and I-20/Garrett interchange lighting project.  The staging area will be the

Posted: Monday, August 8, 2016 - 1:34pm

The media is invited to a special press conference 11 am Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence, located at 100 CenturyLink Drive in Monroe, Louisiana. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and members of the Monroe