News and Announcements Listing

Posted: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 5:19pm

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, BESE Board Member Ashley Ellis, all five members of the Monroe City Council, and a delegation from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington D.C. last week to speak with our area’s federal

Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 - 11:44am

(Monroe, LA) In October of 2020, Mayor Friday Ellis tasked the City of Monroe’s Sanitation Department with litter abatement. Since then, crew members have picked up 20,261 bags of litter; that equates to 333 tons of litter and debris!“These

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2022 - 2:32pm

 The City of Monroe’s Engineering Department will temporary close a road. Details about the upcoming closure are listed below:WHAT:Temporary Road Closure Lee Ave Road Closure, closed to South bound traffic.WHEN:Sunday, January 30, 2022

Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 11:01am

(Monroe, LA) Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing later this afternoon and through the overnight hours. Sustained cold temperatures and wind chill will cause exposed water pipes to freeze and burst. Even a tiny crack can unleash

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:23pm

The City of Monroe has launched a Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program to support citizens who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.Apply March 19-28, 2021 Renters or Homeowners may be eligible to receive

Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 9:10am

The City of Monroe and the Monroe Water Treatment Department are excited to launch the EyeOnWater app. EyeOnWater allows customers to connect to their water utility account and see their latest water usage. This app will allow customers to

Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 8:25am

Click here to sign up for The Monroe Police Department's Citizen's Academy. Email completed application to kwasic.heckard@ci.monroe.la Deadline for Applications: February 3rd 2021

Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 9:01am

Ouachita Parish ~ City of Monroe ~ City of West MonroeThe Coalition of the Cities of Monroe, West Monroe, and Ouachita Parish was recently awarded a $479,000 Community-Wide Assessment Grant from the United States Environmental Protection

Temporary Bridge Closure - Short Washington Street
Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 2:27pm

WHEN: Immediately WHY: Maintenance & Repairs Beginning immediately, the Bridge on Short Washington Street over E. Prong Youngs Bayou will be closed until further notice for Maintenance & Repairs. A Map of alternative

Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 4:06pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Water Systems Manager Sean Benton to announce the following Smart City initiative:Beginning Tuesday, July 7, the City of Monroe Water System will be conducting a new

11th Annual Off the Wall Virtual Fundraiser
Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 4:04pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Masur Museum of Art Director Evelyn Stewart to announce the event below.11th Annual Off the Wall Virtual Fundraiser!Hosted by the Twin City Foundation to benefit the Masur

Posted: Friday, July 10, 2020 - 3:58pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to invite the media and public to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Monroe Transit System’s acquiring three new 35’ buses for our public transit fleet.Time/Date: 10

Posted: Monday, June 22, 2020 - 12:43pm

NOTICE - RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO RAIN FORECAST FOR THIS WEEK City of Monroe Partners with Food Bank of NELA to Distribute Food Boxes at Civic Center June 30 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the

Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 4:26pm

Monroe City Council Chairwoman Juanita Woods announces the following re: the Tuesday, June 23, 2020, City Council MeetingThe next regularly scheduled Monroe City Council meeting is 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Monroe City Hall. In

Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 4:25pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is, once again, partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana to host a food box distribution open to all residents of Monroe and East Ouachita

Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 8:48am

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council share the following weekly Census response rate update and explain the importance of completing the 2020 Census survey.It is very important that Monroe residents complete the 2020 U.S.

Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 8:45am

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council invite the press and public to the official grand opening of the Monroe Farmers Market for the 2020 season.Time/Date: 9:30 am Thursday, June 18, 2020Location: 1200 Block of Washington Street (

Posted: Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:57pm

Monroe City Court Begins Phase II of ReopeningFollowing the White House COVID-19 guidance and in line with Governor John Bel Edwards’ Order for the State of Louisiana, Monroe City Court transitioned to Phase II 

Posted: Monday, June 8, 2020 - 2:06pm

165 North Water Booster Station and 165 South Lighting Project - Ribbon Cuttings This WeekMayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council ask the press to mark your calendars for the two upcoming ribbon cuttings scheduled for this week.

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:43am

A young bear has been spotted in the vicinity of Valencia & Edgewood Streets in the Garden District neighborhood. Monroe Police Department & local Wildlife officials have been notified and will work to help capture it. If you see the

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:42am

For the time being, today (Friday, June 5) will be our final day of free mobile coronavirus testing in Ouachita Parish and Northeast Louisiana. Officials with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness have

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:41am

“It is heartbreaking to see what is quickly becoming the new normal in terms of the “plight of the Black Man”. As a result, the masses of people are rising up. Whether they are assembled in Minneapolis; New York City; Atlanta; Los Angeles,

Posted: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:40am

"The videotaped killing of George Floyd was heartbreaking. People across this country are in pain and they want to see necessary and meaningful changes in the criminal justice system. Black people want and deserve the same thing as every

Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 10:59am

For those affected by the Easter Sunday tornadoes on Sunday, April 12, Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the Small Business Administration recently approved a disaster declaration for Ouachita Parish. SBA provides low-

Posted: Friday, May 15, 2020 - 3:38pm

Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce, due to the ongoing mitigationmeasures during the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of Monroe will not have a 2020 YouthSummer Job Program or Youth Recreation Center Summer Program.Mayor Mayo