News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 3:20pm

“First of all, we want our customers to know that we apologize for the inconvenience! We know that nobody wants their trash to sit out any longer than it needs to. We want you to know that our Public Works crews are being aggressive to

Posted: Monday, May 7, 2018 - 5:08pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council invites the media and interested parties to attend the ribbon cutting event below.RIBBON CUTTING TIME/DATE: 2 pm Wednesday, May 16, 2018LOCATION: Across from 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203 (in

Posted: Monday, May 7, 2018 - 5:04pm

The American Water Works Association and the City of Monroe Water System kicked off Drinking Water Week 2018 today by encouraging the community to embrace this year’s theme, “Protect the Source.”Throughout the week, our City of Monroe Water

Posted: Monday, May 7, 2018 - 5:00pm

While in Baton Rouge today, Mayor Jamie Mayo met with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to discuss several local projects. Those included the Kansas Lane Extension and I20 Garrett Road Interchange, long-term Flood Recovery efforts, and more

Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 10:08am

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON GLENMAR AVE WHERE: GLENMAR AVENUE AT THE RAILROAD TRACK (WEST SIDE OF TRACK)WHAT: REPLACING CROSS DRAINWHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018TIME: 7:00 AM (ONE DAY CLOSURE) (WEATHER PERMITTING) CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFICDETOURS

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 2:30pm

The City of Monroe fiscal year 2018-2019 Budget Hearings will begin at 4 pm today in the Monroe City Council Chamber, located at 400 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, inside Monroe City Hall. Below are a few selected highlights from the

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 2:27pm

2018 Scholarship Recipients Announced The 16th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 4th at Chennault Park Golf Course, located at 8475 Millhaven Road. Including our

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 2:25pm

WHAT: Closing bridges today WHEN: Monday, April 23, 2018 WHY: Based on an inspection done late Friday evening WHERE: Bridges on South 5th & South 6th North of Dilling Street The Engineering Department learned late

Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 4:58pm

Media Contact: Christine Rambo, NLEP SVP of Communications (cell) 318.537.0703 or (Email) crambo@nlep.orgNortheast Louisiana Opportunity Launches Effort to Market RegionMONROE-WEST MONROE, La. ̶ Northeast Louisiana Opportunity, a branding

Posted: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 4:09pm

Media Contact: Christine Rambo, NLEP SVP of Communications (Cell) 318.537.0703 or (Email) crambo@nlep.orgWhat: News Conference/Premiere Party to Unveil Efforts to Market Northeast LouisianaWhen: April 12, 2018, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Where:

Posted: Monday, April 2, 2018 - 8:22am

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 7th. The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community service

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 2:00pm

In the aftermath of the recent severe storm, a portion of south Monroe, including our City Hall Annex on Jackson Street is temporarily without power. Entergy crews are working hard to restore the power as quickly as possible.Our Planning

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 1:59pm

The Origin Bank RiverMarket hosts the Coffee & Tea Festival: A Love Your Community Event on April 7, 2018 from 10am to 4pm.The day will feature coffee, espresso and tea tastings from BeanFruit, Boona Bean, Caster & Chicory, CC's

Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 5:07pm

The of Monroe is experiencing intermittent issues with incoming and outgoing calls to its phone lines. This includes all offices and departments.Mike Stephens, City of Monroe Utility Coordinator, says “We’ve received word that some areas

Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 5:04pm

Downtown River Jam, presented by Amdocs, returns to downtown Monroe in Henry Bry Park Thursday, April 5, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This free concert series, hosted by the Downtown Monroe Alliance, will feature two bands, the Kris Lager Band

Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 - 4:01pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Public Works Director Tom Janway to announce the following re: Sandbagging Operations.Effective at 5 pm today, until further notice, the City of Monroe will open up “self-fill” Sandbagging

Posted: Monday, March 26, 2018 - 2:35pm

In anticipation of predicted heavy rainfall over the next 4-5 days, the City of Monroe Public Works Department is urging residents to ensure that all debris is cleared from yards, ditches, curb sides, drainage grates, etc. Residents should

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 4:54pm

The 16th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 4th at Chennault Park Golf Course, located at 8475 Millhaven Road. Including our 2018 scholarship recipients, 187 students

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 4:49pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following ribbon cutting.TIME/DATE: 9 am Thursday, March 22, 2018LOCATION: Corner of Calypso Street and South Grand (downtown Monroe)PROJECT SUMMARY: This project

Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 9:18am

The multi-agency auction date is April 20 - April 26, 2018.  Go to https://auctions.bgauctions.net/auctions/1-OUSQW/monroe-opsd-opda-metro-surplusdrug-seized-vehicle-auction for more information.

Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 4:19pm

Media Contacts: Evelyn Stewart, Director - Evelyn.Stewart@ci.monroe.la.us - 318.329.2237FOLLOW US! Instagram-@masurmuseum Facebook-@masurmuseumofartThe Twin City Art Foundation and the Masur Museum of Art proudly present a new exhibition on

Posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 4:57pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs and Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society to present Easter Eggstravaganza 2018.Time/Date: 11 am Saturday, March 31, 2018Location: Louisiana

Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament
Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 4:36pm

The 16th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 4th at Chennault Park Golf Course, located at 8475 Millhaven Road. Including our 2018 scholarship recipients, 187 students

Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 4:30pm

WHAT: March 8, 2018, is National Kidney Day. The Monroe Civic Center fountain lights will be turned ORANGE in observation of this special day – and in respect of the estimated 460,000 people in Louisiana who battle various forms of kidney

Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 5:04pm

WHAT: March 8, 2018, is National Kidney Day. The Monroe Civic Center fountain lights will be turned ORANGE in observation of this special day – and in respect of the estimated 460,000 people in Louisiana who battle various forms of kidney