News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:46am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Fire Chief Terry Williams announce at 5pm Sunday, October 13, 2019, Fire Station #5, located at Breard and Betin Street, was closed for demolition. The closure is expected to last for 8 to 12

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:44am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and local LaDOTD officials invite the media to the following: EVENT: U.S. Highway 165 South Lighting Project Groundbreaking TIME/DATE: 10 am Thursday, October 17, 2019 LOCATION: Monroe

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 8:44am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Community Affairs Director Robert Johnson are pleased to join the Monroe Veterans Administration Clinic and Ochsner LSU Monroe Medical Center to present a FREE Community Health Event. 

Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 10:54am

Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Fire Chief Terry Williams announce ourannual Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019. This year’s theme: Not every hero wears acape. Plan and Practice your Escape!Fire Chief Terry Williams says

Posted: Monday, September 23, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure on Levee DriveFOR: Pump repairWHEN: Between 9:30 am and 12 noon Thursday, September 26, 2019 (est. time)

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:28pm

City of Water System staff reported a record high demand on the system of more than 17-milliongallonsof water per day, which is 85% of the treatment plant capacity. The two water storagetanks in the eastern section of our city are operating

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: B.J. Washington Boxing & Fitness Center Grand Re-openingWHEN: 10 am Wednesday, September 11, 2019LOCATION: 1300 Richwood Road #1, Monroe, LA 71202Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, Community Affairs Director RobertC. Johnson

Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 4:27pm

WHAT: September 11th Memorial ObservanceWHEN: 8:30 am Gathering (starts promptly at 8:45 am) Wednesday, September11, 2019LOCATION: Monroe Fire & Police Public Safety Center, 1810 Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Drive (U.S. Hwy 165 South),

Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 3:42pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure on Memorial DriveFOR: Storm Drain ReplacementWHEN: 8 am – 5 pm Wednesday, August 28 through Friday, August 30, 2019CONTRACTOR: CWWCONTACT: Arthur Holland at 318-376-1346

Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 8:42am

Press Conference & Event Schedule Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs, the Real Cowboy Association, title sponsor Entergy and other event sponsors to invite the media

Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 4:18pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure @ Levee DriveFOR: Tree CuttingWHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2019 between the hours of 6:30 am and 5:30 pm(estimated time)CONTACT: Darren Johnson at 318-366-1953

Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 4:17pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo is in Baton Rouge at the State Capitol today to attend the Joint LegislativeCommittee on Budget. He will be there for a discussion about anticipated infrastructureprojects in the Garrett/I-20 and Tower/Armand (Economic

Posted: Monday, August 12, 2019 - 2:37pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce and invite the media to the following:WHAT: Davis Drive Drainage Improvement Project GroundbreakingWHEN & WHERE: 10:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2019, @ the intersection

3-point shootout
Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:56pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Benoit Community Center: Youth 3-Point Shoot OutMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Community Affairs Director Robert C. Johnson and Parks & Recreation

June Benevolent Project Senior Fan Project
Posted: Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 2:40pm

Thank you to Planning & Urban Development Director Ellen Hill & Staff for your leadership, and to all participating employees for your generous personal donations which raised enough money to purchase 100 Fans Donated to Ouachita

Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 1:10pm

“A Day of Celebrating the Waste Industry”Time/Date: 11 am Wednesday, June 19, 2019Location: Monroe Convention Center – Fort Miro Room (NOTE: Parking will be on backside of building due to parking lot construction) On Wednesday, June

Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 3:54pm

WHAT: Temporary Street Closure at Levee Drive FOR: Pump station repairs WHEN: Tuesday May 21, 2019, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Department(318) 376-1346

X Barks the Spot in PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” in Monroe
Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 3:53pm

Join the Heroic Pups on a Pirate-Themed MissionWhen They Take the Stage at the Jack Howard Theater, October 29 & 30MONROE, LA (May 21, 2019) – All paws on deck! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAWPatrol Live! “The Great

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:28am

On view May 30 – Aug 17, 2019Free Public Reception: Thursday, May 30, 5:30-7:30 pmRemarks from the Director and Curator: 6:30 pm A selection of artwork to be exhibited is at the end of this document.About the Exhibition:2019 is about

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:22am

Officials from the Louisiana Garden Club Federation (LGCF) will be at Monroe City HallThursday, May 16, to award the City of Monroe for its statewide victory in the annual CleanestCity Contest. The award presentation will take place at 11:15

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 8:21am

The Gallery by Origin Bank, Member FDIC at Monroe Regional Airport and theMasur Museum of Art proudly present:Gallery Reception and Artist’s Talk:RESCHEDULED for 5pm - 7pm Thursday, May 23 At the Monroe Regional Airport - The Gallery by

Posted: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 4:50pm

Joe Clawson, Director of the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo says, “It is with heavy heartsthat we announce the death of our beloved hippopotamus, Penelope. Penelope has been afeatured animal at our zoo since 1988. She was almost 32

Posted: Monday, May 6, 2019 - 11:29am

Over the last few weeks, the City of Monroe Water System has received complaints from our customers noticing an earthy taste and odor in their tap water.The unpleasant taste and odor are a natural occurrence caused by an increasing in algae

Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 4:56pm

May 3 – June 30The City of Monroe Water System will begin its spring water main flushing program on Friday,May 3rd. The purpose of water main flushing is to remove settled iron particles from within ourunderground water mains, to continue to

Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 10:38am

61st Annual Barak Shrine CircusWhen: May 3-5 @ Monroe Civic CenterKICKOFF PRESS CONFERENCE: 10:30 am Thursday, May 2, 2019LOCATION: Monroe Civic Center Arena (Lobby), 401 Lea Joyner ExpresswaySUMMARY: Officials from the Barak Shrine will host