News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Friday, September 9, 2022 - 9:54am

(Monroe, LA) Mark your calendars! Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are getting ready to roll on the riverfront of the Ouachita! Join us Saturday, September 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Rollin’ on the Riverfront.This event is

Posted: Friday, September 2, 2022 - 10:52am

(Monroe, LA) A reminder that City of Monroe facilities will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 6, 2022.The Monroe Transit System will be closed Monday, September 5,

Posted: Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 4:37pm

(Monroe, LA) City of Monroe Offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. City offices will reopen Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Best,Michelli MartinMedia Relations Directormichelli.martin@ci.monroe.la.us318

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 11:12am

(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe is excited to partner with Ouachita Workforce 81, Goodwill, the United Way, the Monroe and the West Monroe/West Ouachita Chambers of Commerce, the City of West Monroe, and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 10:43am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, the Monroe City Council, and the City of Monroe are excited to unveil the new plaque for the Honorable Abe Edward Pierce, III Conference Center.The unveiling is this Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

Posted: Friday, August 26, 2022 - 1:41pm

     Thursday, September 8, 20225:30pm-7:00pmPowell Recreation Center1401 Powell Ave, Monroe, LA 71203 You're invited!Come get information about the City of Monroe's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Plan.

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Posted: Monday, August 22, 2022 - 4:54pm

City of Monroe Prepares for Inclement Weather(Monroe, LA) In anticipation of predicted heavy rainfall in the next couple of days, the City of Monroe Public Works Department is urging residents to ensure that all debris is cleared from yards,

Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022 - 11:57am

Help us #DevelopDowntown!We want your feedback and input as we continue the conversation and gather ideas, suggestions, and solutions to build downtown Monroe. District 1Councilman Doug HarveyThursday, August 25, 2022 @ 6PM-7PMAmerican

Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022 - 11:46am

With Councilman Carday Marshall Monday, August 15, 2022 @ 6pm-7pmEmily P. Robinson Rec Center Help us #DevelopDowntown!We want your feedback and input as we continue the conversation and gather ideas, suggestions, and solutions to

Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022 - 11:21am

(Monroe, LA) Please join Mayor Friday Ellis, and the City of Monroe, as we present the Monroe City School District with supplies from the city’s Back to School Supply Drive.The presentation will be Monday, August 15, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. at the

Posted: Monday, August 8, 2022 - 10:39am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are excited to announce a community art project in conjunction with the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council that’s kicking off in the city! The Candy Company Mural Project will feature 13

Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 3:18pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe have extended an agreement with Campo Architects to move into Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan for revitalization of Downtown Monroe. The plan will focus on highlighting potential areas for

Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 8:53am

 TO ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS/MEDIA:NOTICE  *** JULY 12TH REGULARLY SCHEDULED******COUNCIL MEETING WAS CANCELED ***(DUE TO NOT HAVING A QUORUM)  THE LEGAL & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAKEUP MEETING WILL BE

Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 1:17pm

The Water Distribution Division will be repairing a water main leak at approximately 7:00 p.m. this evening (Tuesday). The repair will take place at 309 Louisville Avenue, between North 3rd and North 4th Streets. Part of the westbound

Back to School Supply Drive
Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 4:34pm

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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2022 - 8:24am

WHAT: Temporary Road ClosuresWHEN: Monday, July 11, 2022 – Friday, July 15, 20222WHY: Installation of a new raw waterline crossing for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion The road will be closed between North 10th Street in front of the

Posted: Friday, July 1, 2022 - 3:15pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis announces City of Monroe facilities will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5, 2022.The Monroe Transit System will be closed Monday, July

Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 10:39am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis is excited to announce he was selected to participate in the Authentic Leadership Executive Education Course at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.It is an exclusive opportunity

Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 8:10am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are excited to welcome Craig “Morgan” McCallister, P.E. to the position of City Engineer. Morgan previously served as Project Engineer at Volkert, Inc.Morgan is a native of Provencal, LA

Posted: Friday, June 3, 2022 - 4:56pm

WHAT: Temporary Road ClosuresWHEN: Monday, June 6, 2022, until further notice.Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 5 PM Daily, until the job is complete.WHY: To Clean and CCTV the sewer trunk line that runs along Georgia StreetArcadis, with whom the City

Posted: Friday, June 3, 2022 - 2:06pm

Mayor Friday Ellis and Councilwoman Juanita Woods to Host Juneteenth Announcement at Monroe City Hall(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis and Councilwoman Juanita Woods are joining together to host a Juneteenth announcement at Monroe City Hall.The

Posted: Friday, June 3, 2022 - 11:02am

City of Monroe Purchasing Division Hosting Lunch and Learn(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe Purchasing Division will hold a Lunch and Learn event on June 16, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center. This Lunch and Learn

Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 - 4:48pm

City of Monroe to participate in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study(Monroe, LA) The City of Monroe is participating in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study. The AEP6 is the sixth national study of the economic impact of

Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 - 3:19pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis announces City of Monroe facilities will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 31, 2022.The garbage schedule is as follows:Garbage normally collected on

Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 - 8:00am

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, the Monroe City Council, and the City of Monroe are excited to announce that Monroe has been awarded the Cleanest City State Award (by category) by the Louisiana Garden Club Federation.“This designation would