August 19, 2026
The City of Monroe has been recognized by the Louisiana Municipal Association for the Connect Monroe Broadband Initiative, the City’s community-driven effort to expand access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
August 18, 2026
Monroe’s story of innovation and collaboration could soon reach an international stage, and the community can help make it happen. Mayor Friday Ellis is part of a proposed panel for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2027, a major international conference and festival focused on technology, business, innovation and culture. Public voting for the panel is open through August 23, 2026.
August 14, 2026
Please be advised that water services will temporarily be interrupted beginning on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 2 a.m. at the intersection of Thomas Avenue at Georgia Street crossing over to Virginia Street for Don Barron Construction, LLC to do a water inspection to install upgrades soon.
July 31, 2026
The City of Monroe and the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) invite local and regional media to cover the 89th Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Convention, taking place August 4 through 6, 2026, at the Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe, LA 71201.
July 24, 2026
The City of Monroe will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Powell Street Community Center Parking Lot project on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
July 20, 2026
Monroe Regional Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013.
July 16, 2026
Effective August 1, 2026, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors insurance requirements are changing pursuant to Act 757 of the 2026 Legislative Session.
July 7, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the nights of Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11, 2026, there will be an outside (right) lane closure of I-20 westbound (elevated bridge section) between West Monroe and Monroe.
June 16, 2026
Desiard Street will be closed to all traffic at the Fairmount Street intersection due to mandatory railroad maintenance, beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm (weather permitting).
June 16, 2026
Community leaders from Monroe and West Monroe will gather Tuesday, June 16, for the Twin Cities’ 250th Anniversary Celebration Media Kickoff, where officials will unveil the lineup of events and activities planned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.