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Scholarship Scramble
Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 10:56am

The 15th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will be held Friday, April 7th at Chennault Park Golf Course.  Tee time for the four-man scramble will be at 1pm.  Registration is $100

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017 - 1:51pm

WHAT:  Temporary Road Closure on Levee Drive (between Pargoud and Cuba Blvd) WHEN:  Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 9 am until 3 pm (weather permitting)WHY:  Ongoing Pump Repairs/Upgrades  CONTACT:  Arthur Holland,

Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 3:55pm

WHAT:  Temporary Road Closure Dick Taylor between Lidell and ThomasWHEN: March 14, 2017 through March 17, 2017 from  7:00am - 5:00 pm daily WHY:  Waterline repairCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe

Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 3:54pm

Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends! Origin Bank RiverMarket is hosting the first ever #DoitinDoMo Kids' Cutest Photo Contest. Participants may submit their photos online at gogophotocontest.com/kidscutestphoto

Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017 - 9:13am

WHAT:  Temporary Street closure on Walnut St. at Louisville (north and south side) WHEN: 5 am until 10 am Tuesday March 14, 2017  WHY:  Pole replacement by Entergy  -End- Rod Washington Public Relations/

Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017 - 9:10am

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Card Making Workshop for Adults  Saturday, March 11, 20171:00 - 3:00 pm $30 museum members / $40 non-members  Beginning Calligraphy Workshop for Adults Monday – Wednesday, April

Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 5:00pm

Earlier today in Baton Rouge, State Representative Katrina Jackson and Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo met with Governor John Bel Edwards to discuss the important need for Disaster Recovery Dollars to assist Monroe, Ouachita Parish and northeast

Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 11:10am

WHAT:  Temporary Street Closure on Levee DriveWHEN: Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9am until 3pmWHY:  Pump Station RepairsCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Department (318) 376-1346

Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 9:43am

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  The 2017 slogan is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.”  The City of Monroe (COM) division of Parks & Recreation will partner with local dentists and others to give away

Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017 - 4:28pm

WHAT:  Temporary Street Closure on Oliver Road for Sewer Repairs WHEN: Tuesday January 31, 2017 at 9AM - Wednesday February 1, 2017 5:00PMCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Department (318)

Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 3:59pm

Public Works Director Tom Janway and Monroe Water System Manager Sean Benton announce, the City of Monroe Water System will return to using chloramines as its primary disinfectant on January 27, 2017. For the past three years, in response to

Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 1:44pm

Upon learning about the death of local legend Mr. Earnie Miles, Mayor Jamie Mayo issues the following statement:"We are all saddened to hear of the loss of legendary television and community personality Earnie Miles.  He was a household

Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017 - 4:25pm

MONROE – Northeast Louisiana employers who are searching for good employees can find them at the 2017 Northeast Louisiana Job Fair. The event will be held on February 1 from  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center. Admission

Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017 - 4:08pm

WHAT:  Temporary Road Closure South Grand at Jack McHenry South bound and Standifer North BoundWHEN: Monday, January 23 from 8AM - 5PM REASON: Sewer repairCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering

Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 12:42pm

WHAT: Monroe Area Disaster Recovery Resources Fair hosted by FEMAWHEN: 9 am until 3 pm Saturday, January 28, 2017LOCATION: Monroe Public Safety Building  1810 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, 71202, in Monroe, LAThe Fair will provide flood

Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 12:40pm

WHAT:  Temporary Road Closure at Levee Drive for Pump RepairsWHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 17th from 9AM-12PM and Wednesday, Jan. 18th from 9AM-12PMCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Dept. (318) 376-1346

Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 12:39pm

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo, members of the Monroe City Council and Fire Chief Terry Williams invite the media and public for the unveiling of new fire department command and support vehicles. Monroe Fire Department purchased (6) 2017

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 11:05am

WHAT:  Temporary Road Closure at Levee Drive for Pump RepairsWHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 17th from 9AM-12PM and Wednesday, Jan. 18th from 9AM-12PMCONTACT:  Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering Dept. (318) 376-1346

Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 11:03am

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo, members of the Monroe City Council and Fire Chief Terry Williams invite the media and public for the unveiling of new fire department command and support vehicles. Monroe Fire Department purchased (6) 2017

Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 4:39pm

Thursday, December 29, 2016 has officially been proclaimed as Coach Broderick Fobbs & 2016 HBCU National Champion Grambling Tigers Football Day.

Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 4:33pm

First of ManyJanuary 7, 2-5pmVariety, like the name implies, is like a variety show. It is an inter-generational cultural experience that will take place at the Masur five times a year. Each edition will feature a new line-up each time! Free

Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - 3:21pm

WHAT: A special press conference will be held at Monroe City Hall, at which Mayor Jamie Mayo will issue a Proclamation proclaiming Thursday, December 29, 2016 as Coach Broderick Fobbs and Grambling State University Tigers Football Day, in

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 4:39pm

All of the following City of Monroe offices will be CLOSED on Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas Holiday; AND, will be CLOSED on Sunday, January 1st and Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 4:38pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and Keep Monroe Beautiful Executive Director Greg Smith are pleased to announce the City of Monroe Public Works Department will, once again, conduct FREE Christmas Tree Recycling. Residents are

Senior Food Box Distribution
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 1:18pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo, Monroe City Council members, city department heads and employees will be helping with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana’s Senior Program distribution.WHEN: 8:45 am until 10:45 am Wednesday, December 21, 2016WHERE: