News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Monday, July 1, 2024 - 4:13pm

Transit will be closed on July 4th. We will provide bus service on July 5th. The office will be closed on the 5th.

Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:30am

June 24, 2024 (Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and Healthy Funroe are excited to announce the rescheduled date for the highly anticipated Picnic in the Park event. The FREE event takes place Thursday, June 27,

Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 11:29am

The Masur Museum of Art Presents:Angela Fraleigh: With Ready Eyes Exhibition on view May 23 – August 3, 2024 Public Reception: Thursday, July 18 5:30 – 7:30 pm Artist’s Talk: 6:30 pm FREE and open to the public

Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:17am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is thrilled to announce a 100th Birthday Celebration and Rebrand Reveal event, set to take place on June 1, 2024, at 11 AM at the zoo.Join us as we celebrate a

Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 1:14pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2024(Monroe, LA) - The City of Monroe is currently experiencing temporary discoloration in the water supply and a noticeable chlorine smell due to the routine annual disinfectant changeover. This process involves

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 4:36pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2024 WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Bentz Construction CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager - City of MonroePhone No.:

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:44am

 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 May 13, 2024 and ending around July 8, 2024. 

Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:26am

May 7, 2024 (Monroe, LA) - The Monroe Water System joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11 this year, Drinking

Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024 - 4:16pm

Road Closure Notice  - Beauregard Street  April 26, 2024  WHAT: Road Closures to Through Traffic WHEN: Monday, April 29, 2024 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: GCU (Gulf Coast Underground) CONTACT: Arthur Holland,

Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 9:08am

Road or Lane StatusLANE CLOSURES: LA 15 in Monroe, Ouachita ParishThursday, April 25, 2024 8:34 AMThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, there will be ongoing

Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024 - 9:57am

[UPDATE] The Wilson Street road closure is now terminated. The road has been reopened to through traffic. Road Closure Notice - Wilson Street April 22, 2024  WHAT: Road Closures to Through Traffic (Local Traffic Allowed)

Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 12:30pm

 April 17, 2024 (Monroe, LA) - The City of Monroe is excited to announce that Downtown Monroe’s River Market is back again this Saturday, April 20, from 9 AM to 1 PM, with a series of scheduled dates to follow on April 20, May 18,

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2024 - 1:00pm

April 15, 2024 WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2024 - 8:00AM -5:00PM Daily  The road will be closed east and west bound to thru traffic at various locations on DeSiard Street for sidewalk

Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 9:30am

CITY OF MONROE PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024  (Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis announces that City of Monroe nonessential facilities will be closed, and only essential workers will be present on

Posted: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 4:44pm

Road or Lane StatusNIGHTLY ALTERNATING LANE CLOSURES: I-20 EB – Monroe – Ouachita Parish<http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/Announcement.aspx?key=35353>Tuesday, April 02, 2024 1:52 PMThe Louisiana Department of

Posted: Monday, March 18, 2024 - 8:35am

City of Monroe Responds to Water Main Damage on Thomas Street March 17, 2024 (Monroe, LA) - The City of Monroe Water System is addressing a situation where a 12-inch water main on Thomas Street was damaged by a contractor conducting

Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 6:38pm

CITY OF MONROEPRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2024 WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Friday, March 8, 2024 @ 8:00AM GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Amethyst

Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 4:49pm

CITY OF MONROE PRESS RELEASE   Media Contact: Emily Stogner 318-372-7640   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 6, 2024   WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic   

Posted: Friday, March 1, 2024 - 4:32pm

March 1, 2024 Starting Wednesday, 03/06/24 at 8:00am, Parkview Bridge at Plum St. between Crescent St. and Plum St will be closed due to bridge removal. Contractor will be installing a new storm drainage. Closure will last for one (

Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 7:01pm

CITY OF MONROE PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2024  WHAT: Road Closures to Through Traffic WHEN: Wednesday, January 30, 2024, from 7AM - 5PM (One Day

Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024 - 1:49pm

01/12/24 City of Monroe Prepares for Dangerous Cold (Monroe, LA) - The Monroe area will soon experience extremely coldtemperatures. Sustained cold temperatures and wind chill can causeexposed water pipes to freeze and burst.

Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 12:00am

01/11/24 City of Monroe Opens Warming Stations (Monroe, LA) - In response to the approaching cold weather forecasted forthe upcoming weekend, the City of Monroe has announced the opening of aWarming Station at the Liller Marbles

Posted: Monday, January 8, 2024 - 10:00am

(Monroe, LA) - Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the airport, Millhaven Road, Pecanland Mall, and Delta Community College have been experiencing water pressure fluctuations. The Selman Water Tank, which is located in the area,

Posted: Monday, December 18, 2023 - 12:00am

12/18/2023 City of Monroe Official Statement on Zoo Emu Incident (Monroe, LA) - On Saturday, December 16, at approximately 1:00 PM, two stray dogs entered the Emu Exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo and began attacking

Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023 - 12:00am

12/11/23Monroe, Shreveport, Ruston, and Vicksburg Announce Joint Press Conference on I-20 Passenger Rail UpdatesVicksburg, MS - Monroe - Ruston - Shreveport - The cities of Monroe, Vicksburg, Ruston, and Shreveport are delighted to announce a