News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023 - 12:00am

Monroe Police Department StatementOctober 23, 2023 (Monroe, LA)-Carroll High School’s homecoming football game on Saturday afternoon capped a week-long community celebration – one that shined with the entirety of Carroll Nation

Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023 - 12:00am

10/30/23DOTD Announces Emergency Endom Bridge Closure (Monroe, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the Endom Bridge over the Ouachita River in Ouachita Parish is

Posted: Friday, October 20, 2023 - 12:00am

10/20/23Award-Winning Country Music Star, Lainey Wilson to Perform at Monroe Civic Center (Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe and the Monroe Civic Center are proud to present award-winning country singer-songwriter, Lainey Wilson, in concert

Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - Please join Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe as we break ground on the Louisiana Purchase Exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. The groundbreaking is scheduled for Monday, October 16 at 1:00 PM at the

Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - Mark your calendars! Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are getting ready to roll on the riverfront of the Ouachita! Join us Saturday, October 21, from 4 PM to 8 PM for Rollin’ on the Riverfront. Rollin’ on the

Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe, as well as Healthy Funroe, are getting ready for Picnic in the Park. The event takes place Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Charles Johnson Park. The fun starts at 5 PM and wraps up

Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA)- Starting today, 10/10/23, South Grand Street between Johnson Street and Jack McEnery Street, will be closed to through traffic due to contractors installing a new drainage crossing. Contractor: Diamond B

Posted: Monday, October 9, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA)- Starting today, 10/9/23, at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Beauregard Street will be closed to all through traffic. Doetsch Environmental Services (DES) will be moving their equipment into place to continue cleaning

Posted: Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe Transit has received a perfect score on the Triennial Review. The Federal Transit Administration Triennial Review focused on City of Monroe’s compliance in 19 areas. The review also examined the city’s

Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 9:59am

Public Safety Center1810 Martin Luther King DriveMonroe, LA, 71202 

Posted: Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:00am

09/25/23City Planning and Zoning Department Moves Location (Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe announces the Planning and Zoning Department will now be located at 802 N. 31st Street, in the same office as the Engineering Department, effective

Posted: Friday, September 22, 2023 - 12:00am

09/26/23City of Monroe Schedules Press Conference at Public Safety Center (Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe will hold a press conference on September 28, 2023. The press conference will be held at the Public Safety Center Auditorium on

Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe Announces EPA Brownfield Check Presentation 09/20/2023 (Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe is pleased to announce the upcoming check presentation for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant

Posted: Friday, September 15, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe Teams Up with LifeShare to Host Blood Drive 09/15/2023 (Monroe, LA) - The City of Monroe is teaming up with LifeShare Blood Center for a city-wide blood drive. Mayor Friday Ellis is asking for the community to

Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 12:00am

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of HWY 165 N (Monroe, LA)- Portions of HWY 165 N are under a precautionary boil advisory due to a water main break in the water distribution center. The advisory will remain in effect

Posted: Friday, September 8, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - Due to heavy rain from the incoming storm, Plum Street Underpass is closed until further notice. Detours for closure of Plum Street can be taken from Jackson Street to Texas Avenue. We want to remind all citizens to avoid

Posted: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe Addresses Crime09/06/2023In a recent Neighborhood Scout report, Monroe was ranked second in per capita violent crime, marking an improvement from its previous top-ranking position. However, the methodology behind this ranking

Posted: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe to Remember 9/11 with Memorial Service 09/05/2023 (Monroe, LA) - Monday, September 11, 2023, will mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. The City of Monroe will honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their

Posted: Friday, September 1, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe Announces Bayou Kubota Groundbreaking 09/01/2023 (Monroe, LA) - Bayou Kubota, along with the City of Monroe and Monroe Chamber of Commerce, will have a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, September 6. The

Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 12:00am

City of Monroe Labor Day Closure & Trash Pickup 08/30/2023 (Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis announces that City of Monroe facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. The City will reopen on

Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023 - 12:00am

Ascent Health and City of Monroe Team Up for De-Escalation Training August 28, 2023 (Monroe, LA) – City of Monroe and Ascent Health are pleased to announce an upcoming de-escalation training event designed to equip Rec Center staff

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 12:00am

(Monroe, LA) - City of Monroe residents can look forward to a convenient and affordable shopping experience with the upcoming opening of Dollar General Market, a new grocery store set to provide a wide range of fresh produce, meat, dairy

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 12:00am

City Council Announces Addition of Defibrillators in Public Facilities (Monroe, LA) - Monroe City Council is excited to announce the acquisition of life-saving technology devices installed in our public facilities. Councilwoman Ezernack

Lead Safe Housing
Posted: Friday, July 21, 2023 - 2:32pm

Saturday, August 5th, 2023 @ 10am-12pm Public Safety Center1810 Martin Luther King DriveMonroe, LA, 71202 Downloadable PDF

Ouachita Job Fair
Posted: Monday, July 17, 2023 - 11:17am

Thursday, July 20, 202310AM-2PM State Building24 Accent Drive Suite B-701Monroe, LA Downloadable PDF