News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 - 9:02am

(Monroe, LA) The cities of Monroe and West Monroe are banding together to bring technology opportunities to the Twin Cities. Both municipalities have entered into an agreement with Technology for Rural America (TFRA) that will help bring

Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 - 10:01am

(Monroe, LA) Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell will hold a press conference Friday, March 11, 2022 to talk about a joint technology opportunity for the Twin Cities.The press conference begins at 4:30 p.m. and is

Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 3:46pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are excited to welcome Lakeysha Bullock to the position of Contract and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Facilitator. Lakeysha previously served as Airport Security Coordinator for

Posted: Monday, March 7, 2022 - 3:50pm

(Monroe, LA) The Monroe Regional Airport will be conducting a disaster drill beginning at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022.There will be a large presence of emergency vehicles and personnel around the airport.Passengers arriving and

Krewe of Janus Parade Route
Posted: Friday, February 18, 2022 - 4:15pm

Saturday, February 19th is the Krewe of Janus Parade! The parade starts at 6:00 p.m. There are road closures for the parade. They are:Louisville Ave. from the bridge to Oliver Rd.Louisville Ave. to Washington St. -Washington St. to N.

Posted: Monday, February 14, 2022 - 8:23am

(Monroe, LA) To provide the most effective disinfection process, the City of Monroe Water System is making a temporary change in the type of disinfectant used in the water supply starting on February 14, 2022 and ending around April 15, 2022.

Road Closures for Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade
Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 8:50am

(Monroe, LA) The Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade is set to roll at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The parade begins at West Monroe High School located at 201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, LA. As the parade travels through West

Posted: Friday, February 4, 2022 - 9:01am

Mayor Friday Ellis announces City of Monroe facilities will be closed Friday, February 4, 2022, in anticipation of winter weather. We will reopen Monday, February 7, 2022.The trash schedule will be as follows:Garbage normally collected on

Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 5:19pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, BESE Board Member Ashley Ellis, all five members of the Monroe City Council, and a delegation from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington D.C. last week to speak with our area’s federal

Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 - 11:44am

(Monroe, LA) In October of 2020, Mayor Friday Ellis tasked the City of Monroe’s Sanitation Department with litter abatement. Since then, crew members have picked up 20,261 bags of litter; that equates to 333 tons of litter and debris!“These

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2022 - 2:32pm

 The City of Monroe’s Engineering Department will temporary close a road. Details about the upcoming closure are listed below:WHAT:Temporary Road Closure Lee Ave Road Closure, closed to South bound traffic.WHEN:Sunday, January 30, 2022

Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 11:01am

(Monroe, LA) Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing later this afternoon and through the overnight hours. Sustained cold temperatures and wind chill will cause exposed water pipes to freeze and burst. Even a tiny crack can unleash

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:23pm

The City of Monroe has launched a Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program to support citizens who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.Apply March 19-28, 2021 Renters or Homeowners may be eligible to receive

Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 9:10am

The City of Monroe and the Monroe Water Treatment Department are excited to launch the EyeOnWater app. EyeOnWater allows customers to connect to their water utility account and see their latest water usage. This app will allow customers to

Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 8:25am

Click here to sign up for The Monroe Police Department's Citizen's Academy. Email completed application to kwasic.heckard@ci.monroe.la Deadline for Applications: February 3rd 2021

Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 9:01am

Ouachita Parish ~ City of Monroe ~ City of West MonroeThe Coalition of the Cities of Monroe, West Monroe, and Ouachita Parish was recently awarded a $479,000 Community-Wide Assessment Grant from the United States Environmental Protection

Temporary Bridge Closure - Short Washington Street
Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 2:27pm

WHEN: Immediately WHY: Maintenance & Repairs Beginning immediately, the Bridge on Short Washington Street over E. Prong Youngs Bayou will be closed until further notice for Maintenance & Repairs. A Map of alternative

Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 4:06pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Water Systems Manager Sean Benton to announce the following Smart City initiative:Beginning Tuesday, July 7, the City of Monroe Water System will be conducting a new

11th Annual Off the Wall Virtual Fundraiser
Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 4:04pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Masur Museum of Art Director Evelyn Stewart to announce the event below.11th Annual Off the Wall Virtual Fundraiser!Hosted by the Twin City Foundation to benefit the Masur

Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 3:58pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to invite the media and public to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Monroe Transit System’s acquiring three new 35’ buses for our public transit fleet.Time/Date: 10

Posted: Monday, June 22, 2020 - 12:43pm

NOTICE - RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO RAIN FORECAST FOR THIS WEEK City of Monroe Partners with Food Bank of NELA to Distribute Food Boxes at Civic Center June 30 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the

Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 4:26pm

Monroe City Council Chairwoman Juanita Woods announces the following re: the Tuesday, June 23, 2020, City Council MeetingThe next regularly scheduled Monroe City Council meeting is 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Monroe City Hall. In

Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 4:25pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is, once again, partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana to host a food box distribution open to all residents of Monroe and East Ouachita

Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 8:48am

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council share the following weekly Census response rate update and explain the importance of completing the 2020 Census survey.It is very important that Monroe residents complete the 2020 U.S.

Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 8:45am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council invite the press and public to the official grand opening of the Monroe Farmers Market for the 2020 season.Time/Date: 9:30 am Thursday, June 18, 2020Location: 1200 Block of Washington Street (