News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016 - 4:11pm

WHAT: Grand Opening Wine & Cheese event for The Gallery (art gallery) sponsored by Origin Bank, inside the Monroe Regional Airport The event will feature artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Don Cincone.WHEN: 5:30 pm until 7 pm

13th Annual Mayor Mayo's Christmas Bike Give-A-Way
Posted: Friday, December 16, 2016 - 4:08pm

WHAT: 13th Annual Mayor's Christmas Bike Give-A-Way WHEN: 10:00am  Friday, December 16, 2016 (TODAY) WHERE: Monroe City Hall (Council Chamber)Mayor Jamie Mayo, Monroe City Council members and friends will help make Christmas more fun for

Mayor Mayo Claus to visit Barkdull Faulk Elementary for  18th Annual Denmon’s Caring for Kids Event
Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 4:21pm

For the 18th consecutive year Denmon Engineering is bringing some holiday cheer to a number of underprivileged children in northeast Louisiana.  The 2016 “Denmon Caring for Kids” event will kick-off at 1:00 pm Wednesday, December

Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 1:33pm

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, Chief Administrative Officer Mike Vining, and Chief Operations Officer Jimmie Bryant are in Lafayette, Louisiana, today, attending the Louisiana Symposium on Recovery and Resilience.  The event is taking place

Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 3:58pm

Attention City of Monroe Water System Customers:In the 2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, Act 605 was enacted authorizing an increase in the Safe Drinking Water fee beginning on January 1, 2017. The current fee will be

Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 11:54am

Tuesday, December 27, 2016$30 – museum members / $40 – non-membersAges 5-89:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Ages 9-12 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Children will have the opportunity to create at least two art crafts.  Snacks will also be provided. 

Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016 - 3:43pm

WHAT:  Temporary Lane Closure  WHEN:  Monday, December 5th  through Friday, December 30thWHERE:  Eastbound lanes of Forsythe Extension between U.S. 165 and Deborah Drive WHY: Sewer RepairsCONTACT:  Arthur Holland

Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016 - 3:42pm

The Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the following event schedule changes due to the predicted heavy rainfall this weekend:Christmas on the River December 3 - Event Updates, Cancellations and ReschedulingMonroe-West Monroe,

Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016 - 3:36pm

The National Weather Service is predicting a possible rainfall of 3-6 inches over the next 72 hours, beginning early Saturday morning.  In anticipation of predicted heavy rainfall this weekend, the City of Monroe Public Works

Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 1:39pm

All City of Monroe Offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe City Marshals, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Community (Recreation) Centers, and Masur Museum of Art WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the

Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 4:17pm

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.WHEN:  6 pm Saturday, November 19thWHERE:  Monroe Civic Center Plaza  WHO: 

Mayor Mayo named Honorary Member of  The National Society of Leadership and Success
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 4:10pm

At a ceremony held at Louisiana Delta Community College Tuesday, November 15th, Mayor Jamie Mayo was among local leaders named as an Honorary Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success for his "commitment to excellence in

Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016 - 3:26pm

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo and members of the Monroe City Council will present a $35,000 check from the City of Monroe in support of the NELA Children’s Museum.  The presentation will take place during the museum’s Christmas preview

Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016 - 3:24pm

WHAT:  Temporary Street ClosureWHEN:  Tuesday, November 15 through Thursday, November 17, 2016WHERE:  Plum St. between Georgia Street and Mississippi StreetWHY: Sewer RepairsDETOURS:  Georgia Street (Westbound traffic) and

Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 11:01am

Union Pacific Railroad has closed their Standifer Street crossing for emergency repairs UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  City of Monroe Traffic Engineering personnel have barricaded both sides of the crossing.DETOURTraveling from the West side is

Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016 - 3:55pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce Monroe Police Chief Quentin D. Holmes will soon earn add a new title to his name….Doctor!  On December 9, 2016, Chief Holmes will receive his Doctor of Philosophy in

2400 lbs of Food Donated to Food Bank
Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016 - 3:51pm

Today, Mayor Jamie Mayo was joined by representatives from various City of Monroe departments to deliver 2,375 pounds of food and other items to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.  City employee community benevolence projects are

Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 4:45pm

WHAT:  The Deborah Drive Retention Pond will be drawn down by approximately one foot.WHEN:  Beginning Thursday, November 3rd and lasting for approximately seven to ten days.WHY: Routine storm water pump station inspection and

Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 4:45pm

WHAT:  Contractors will be relocating a water main that services the Deborah Drive Area.  The project may cause residents on Lake DeSiard Drive to experience having no water pressure.  Those on neighboring streets may

Posted: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 1:30pm

WHAT:  Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council, in conjunction with the Dept. of Children & Family Services, invite the media and public to the annual Adoption Awareness Month Event.WHEN:  1 pm Wednesday, November 2,

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016 - 4:36pm

WHAT:  FREE Nutrition Classes presented by trained educators from the LSU AgCenter, Sponsored by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).WHEN:  5:30 pm until 6:30 pm November 1st, 3rd, 17th and 29th, 2016WHERE:

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 7:58am

WHAT: Temporary Street Closure   WHEN: Now through November 2, 2016  WHERE: Beauregard St. between Georgia Street and Alabama Street WHY: Sewer Repairs CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, City of Monroe Engineering

Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 4:36pm

WHAT: Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to join the Department of Children & Family Services and the Family Resource Center to invite the public and media to the 2nd annual Fun Run.Participants are encouraged to wear

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 4:42pm

Children:“Preschool Masters”With Denise Harrison Ages 3 – 4 Saturday, October 22nd 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. $50 museum members / $65 non-members (All supplies provided)About the Class:Preschool Masters will be based on a foundation of teaching

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 4:29pm

The City of Monroe Water System has begun the process of lowering Lake Bartholomew for vegetation control and maintenance.   The lake will be lowered at a rate of no more than 4 inches per day.  During this time, the lake will