NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONROE, La. – The City of Monroe’s State of the City presentation will air Sunday, November 15, 2026, across five regional television broadcast windows, giving residents an opportunity to hear an update on the City’s progress, priorities and accomplishments.

Mayor Friday Ellis will share an overview of the City’s work and developments over the past year. The presentation will also feature City department leaders and community voices discussing initiatives, services and projects making an impact throughout Monroe, along with special performances highlighting local talent, including spoken word artist Larry Bell Jr.

Residents can tune in at the following times:

• KNOE (CBS): 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• KCWL (Gulf Coast Network): 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• KTVE (NBC): 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• KAQY (ABC): 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• KARD (FOX): 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Additionally, the entire program will be live-streamed on the official City of Monroe Facebook page.

The 2026 State of the City is presented by title sponsor Lazenby & Associates, Inc., with support from Grow NELA, Guerriero & Guerriero, Bruscato Law Firm, Atmos Energy, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Holyfield Construction and Origin Bank.

Residents are encouraged to tune in and hear more about the work shaping Monroe’s future.