News and Announcements Listing

City of Monroe to Celebrate 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Salute
Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023 - 1:05pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe will host the 44 th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Salute. The event will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in the W. L. “Jack” Howard Theater at the Monroe Civic

Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023 - 9:56am

The Masur Museum of Art Presents:Art on Purpose: Creating a Lasting LegacyExhibition Currently on View Through February 25, 2023Public Reception: Friday, January 20Reception Time: 5:30-7:30 pm with collectors and artists talk at 6:00

Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023 - 9:40am

(Monroe, LA) In preparation for drainage work associated with the South Grand overlay and sidewalk project, the City of Monroe’s Traffic and Engineering Department have announced the following temporary road closures:The closure of South

Christmas Tree Recycling
Posted: Friday, December 30, 2022 - 9:09am

Christmas tree recycling is underway from now until January 13, 2023. People can bring their trees to the northeast parking lot of the Monroe Civic Center located at 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe, LA, 71201.

Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 4:22pm

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe and the surrounding areas recently endured several days of below-freezing temperatures. Ahead of the arrival of the dangerous cold, Mayor Friday Ellis and City of Monroe employees took necessary steps to ensure

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 2:55pm

Due to the holiday and the anticipated below-freezing temps, the Chennault Golf Course will be closed tomorrow, December 23, 2022, through Monday, December 26, 2022. The course will reopen Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:37am

(Monroe, LA) The Monroe area will soon experience extremely cold temperatures. Sustained cold temperatures and wind chill can cause exposed water pipes to freeze and burst. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 200 gallons of water in a

Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:19am

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe is opening a warming station to help locals in need escape the dangerous cold forecasted for the next few days.The warming station is at Liller Marbles Community Center located at 2950 Renwick Street.We will

Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 - 12:59pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis announces all City of Monroe facilities will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022, and Monday, December 26, 2022, for the Christmas holiday. Offices will reopen Tuesday, December 27, 2022.City of Monroe

Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 - 10:44am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and the I-20 Board cut the ribbon on a group of infrastructure projects. Those projects include the following:1. I-20 North Frontage Road, Phase 2This project was constructed by Womack

Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 8:37am

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe is participating in the Louisiana Development Ready Communities Program (LDRC Program), which is designed to enhance community competitiveness by focusing on economic development capacity and readiness at local

Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 8:25am

Looking for something fun for the kids to do while on winter break? Look no further! The Masur Museum’s Winter Workshops for Children and Teens are back! In this one-day, hands-on workshop taught by Alyssa Guidry, Curator of Education &

Posted: Monday, December 12, 2022 - 4:36pm

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe is poised to become a performing arts destination that will further cultivate local talent in all the performing arts.New leadership, downtown vision, and recent local investment have elevated the existing

Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 2:07pm

(Monroe, LA) Join Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe as we host our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.The fun kicks off Friday, December 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center Plaza.We’ll be joined by local reigning

Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 2:27pm

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Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 1:36pm

City of Monroe offices will close today at 1:30 p.m. due to the forecasted inclement weather. The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of north Louisiana beginning this afternoon through late

Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 8:47am

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe and Carbo Landscape Architecture are hosting a community engagement meeting to gather ideas on ways to improve Forsythe, Charles Johnson, and Chennault Parks as a part of a parks master plan.Community members

Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 9:41am

(Monroe, LA) Tuesday morning, Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe handed out Thanksgiving turkeys to individuals and organizations in the City of Monroe.This year, the City was joined by the Zeta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Posted: Monday, November 21, 2022 - 8:09am
Thanksgiving Camps
Posted: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 2:39pm

Downloadable Flyer (PDF) FreeAges 5-12November 21-23, 202211:00am-2:00pm Camps will be healt at the following community centers: Activity & Art CampEmily P Robinson Community Center3504 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71201318-329

Posted: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 1:27pm

(Monroe, LA) In preparation for drainage work associated with the South Grand overlay and sidewalk project, the City of Monroe’s Traffic and Engineering Department have announced the following temporary road closures:The closure of South

Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 4:43pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis announces City of Monroe facilities will be closed Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Monday, November 28th , 2022.The Monroe

Posted: Monday, November 14, 2022 - 2:56pm

(Monroe, LA) Join Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe as we announce the creation of the Divine Nine Cultural District and the expansion of the Riverside Cultural DistrictWHAT: Divine Nine Cultural District Press ConferenceWHERE:

Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 2:29pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis announces all City of Monroe offices and facilities will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.Offices will reopen Monday, November 14, 2022. Best,Michelli MartinMedia

Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 2:30pm

Thursday, November 17, 20225:30pm-7:00pmBenoit Recreation Center1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, LA 71202 You're invited!Please join your neighbors as we discuss:Forming a Neighborhood Group in your areaWhat a Neighborhood Group could do for