News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 10:31am

There is a temporary road closure near the intersection of South College Street and Owl Street, due to a repair being made to a sewer main.The area is expected to be blocked off until approximately 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2019. 

Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 10:30am

Mayor Mayo’s Youth F.U.N. & FIT 2 EAT Initiative KICKOFF EVENT  When: 9:30 AM, Friday, April 26, 2019Where: Benoit Community Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive SUMMARY: Nearly one hundred elementary school students will be in attendance

Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:30am

S.A.V.E. Initiative Update  WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis invites the media and public to a press conference for an update on the S.A.V.E. Initiative aimed at helping steer local youth in a positive

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:11pm

Measure will now have to go before Senate and House for a VoteIn Baton Rouge, yesterday, the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs unanimouslyapproved the City of Monroe’s request for Senate Bill 33 to move out of committee and

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:09pm

Due to the extreme amount of rainfall from this weekend’s severe thunderstorm, and thepredicted rainfall later this week, the Monroe Public Works Department will be openingsandbagging operations at 1 pm Tuesday, April 16, at four different

Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 3:08pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Community Affairs Director Robert C. Johnson and Parks & Recreation division head Bruce Watson to announce the B.J. Washington Fitness Center, located at 1300 Richwood Road, is now

Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 8:39am

Press Release Mayor Jamie Mayo will be featured during a segment of the latest edition of the Louisiana Public Broadcasting channel’s “Louisiana: The State We’re In” television show this weekend!The show will air at 7 pm Friday, April 5

Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 3:09pm

Masur Museum Presents 10th Annual Off the Wall Fundraiser! Hosted by the Twin City Foundation to benefit the Masur Museum of Art  CONTACT: Evelyn Stewart at (318) 329-2237 or via email at evelyn.stewart@ci.monroe.la.usWHEN: 

Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 2:46pm

Bayou State Trail Riders Association 15th Anniversary Scholarship Trail RideWHEN: April 7-12, 2019CONTACT: Justin January (318) 348-6087 or John Cole, Sr. (318) 537-1271 for more information about support, participating in the trail

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 4:33pm

March 2019 Community Benevolent ActMonroe Jamie Mayo is pleased to announce the following upcoming check presentation:WHEN: 10 AM Thursday, March 28, 2019WHERE: Ouachita Multipurpose Community Action Program (O.M.C.A.P.), located at

Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 4:32pm

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are encouraging participation in this year’s Great American Cleanup. Activities kick off at 8:30 am Saturday, April 13. The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community service

Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 5:14pm

The Monroe Regional airport will be conducting a Disaster Drill beginning at 9 AMWednesday, March 27, 2019. There will be a large presence of emergency vehicles andpersonnel around the airport. Passengers arriving and departing the airport

Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 5:14pm

In Baton Rouge today, Mayor Jamie Mayo and City Engineer Kim Golden went before theState Joint Legislative Committee to secure state support and funding for an estimated $6.8M80-acre retention pond project along Youngs Bayou. The project will

Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 5:04pm

WHAT: Temporary Road Closure Loop Rd @ PointeFOR: Sewer Tie-insWHEN: Wednesday March 20, 2019 to Thursday March 21, 2019CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe EngineeringDepartment (318) 376-1346

Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 1:27pm

Eligible graduating high school seniors attending Carroll, Wossman, Neville, River Oaks, St.Frederick, and Ouachita Christian School are encouraged to apply for the 17th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship.

Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 3:50pm

 TEST TAKING STRATEGIES DRINKING & DRIVING | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUICIDE PREVENTION | BULLYINGWHAT: The Monroe Police Department’s O.K. (Our Kids) male youth mentoring program, in partnership with Real Vision from Real Women

Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 4:17pm

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Director Joe Clawson issues the following statement, “We are sad to report that Basha the lioness, who has been a star at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo for twenty years, has passed away. The exact

Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 4:16pm

March 16 at Ike Hamilton Expo CenterMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Ouachita Green in making the following announcement:The 2019 Great American Cleanup kicks off with Household Hazardous Waste Day, scheduled

Posted: Monday, March 4, 2019 - 1:28pm

On view Feb. 28, 2019 – May 11, 2019Closing reception with Juror’s Talk and Prize Announcements:Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7:30pmAbout the ExhibitionThe Masur Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Competition showcases contemporary artists throughout

Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 3:35pm

Monroe Public Works asks City Residents to help keep Drainage Ditches Clear of Debris as we face a week of expected RainfallIn anticipation of predicted heavy rainfall over the new several days, the City of Monroe Public Works Department is

Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 3:31pm

City of Monroe Partners with P3 Campus and Monroe City Schools to Launch an App-based initiative that allows anonymous reporting of safety and mental health concernsThe media and interested parties are invited to a press conference to be held

Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 4:12pm

Mayor Mayo and City Council to honor 2019 Pro Football Hall of Famer Johnny Robinson by Proclaiming today Johnny Robinson Day in MonroeMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council will present newly elected Pro Football Hall of Famer Johnny

Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 4:09pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo is pleased to announce the 2019 City of Monroe State of the City Address will be held Thursday, February 21st at the Monroe Civic Center Arena, located at 401 Lee Joyner Expressway. The public is invited.Doors will open at 11

January Benevolent Act
Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 1:33pm

Monroe City Employees assembled 400 Hygiene Kits which were delivered to the Salvation Army of NELA and the Monroe City School System.The effort is our JANUARY 2019 CITY EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY BENEVOLENT ACT, and it was 100% funded with personal

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 9:13am

Mayor Jamie Mayo joins Public Works Director Tom Janway to announce that possible icy road conditions may cause delays in garbage and trash pickups; and, it may cause changes in the Monroe Transit System schedule on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.