KEDM Public Radio, 90.3 FM, at the University of Louisiana Monroe is providing books to second and third-grade students at area schools as part of the “Give the Joy of Learning” year-end fundraising campaign.
Can you imagine waking up tomorrow and having no anxiety or stress about work, finances, marriage or health? That’s Chase Turner’s goal for readers of his recently released book, “T.R.I.A.L.S.: A Journey from Anxiety to Peace.”
Twin City Ballet Company presents its all new Christmas ballet, “The Santa Claus,” Saturday, Dec. 7.
The City of West Monroe has announced street closures for the 2019 Kiwanis of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade which will take place in downtown West Monroe and Monroe on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens in Monroe invites residents to bring their pets Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m..
Writer’s Note: Our entire family is smitten with dogs. A few of us adore cats — a few of us perhaps even more than dogs — but we don’t talk about that very much. Some people — even family and close friends — have a dislike for cats that “clouds” any conversation we cat lovers might want to e…
The Combined Choirs of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, 2601 Powell Avenue, Monroe, C. R. Jackson, Sr., Pastor, are gearing up for their Musical and Candlelight Services. The event will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. The public is invited.
Seasonal décor with an emphasis on iconic elements associated with Thanksgiving in Louisiana greeted members and guests of the Monroe Garden Club last month. The ladies were excited to be together and anxious to hear Monroe native, Lee Ledbetter, present a talk on his book, “The Art of Place…
A Monroe tradition for over 3 decades, Christmas Open House is a free event that showcases the decorating talents of the Monroe Garden Study League, the talent of many area musicians and the many facets of the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, all with bright lights, festive refreshments and of…
Rick Guillot, a senior vice president at Origin Bank, was honored Tuesday with the A.O. Evans Award at the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce's 2019 annual banquet.
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed, Ph.D., will give the keynote address at Summer-Fall 2019 Commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Pull on your tacky sweaters and come #CrawlWithUs through 11 art galleries for the Downtown Arts Alliance’s Downtown Gallery Crawl on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Ouachita Parish Women’s Republican Club presented the University of Louisiana Monroe with a check for $2,300 toward its endowed scholarship on Nov. 22, 2019.
Strauss Theatre on Lamy Lane in Monroe plans to open the “Sanders Family Christmas” dinner theatre production on Dec. 5.
Jackie Dulaney Smith’s newly released “The Special Tree” is a captivating book about finding joy and wisdom during Christmastime.
A group of nine Catholic Christian ladies who call themselves GPS (God’s Powerful Servants) made three families happy for this upcoming Thanksgiving. The ladies purchased and presented food baskets to three cafeteria workers at Our Lady of Fatima School. The three recipients were Theresa Joh…
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce together with the City of West Monroe encourages locals to shop at local retailers and help make the 10th annual Small Business Saturday a big success.
The city of West Monroe’s official website has a new design with added features to better serve the public.
“A Book of Essays: Pappy’s Proverbs” by local author Patrick H. Anderson, is available at amazon.com and at Barnes & Nobles.
Biedenharn Museum & Gardens announces its schedule of upcoming Christmas events.
Coast Professional Inc. recently promoted both Chad Reese and Randy Diffy to Director of Operations. Reese will serve as Director of Operations at the company’s Elma, New York office, while Diffy will be at Coast’s West Monroe office.
Strauss Theatre on Lamy Lane in Monroe plans to open the “Sanders Family Christmas” dinner theatre production on Dec. 5.
The St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church is opening its kitchen to the community on Wednesday, November 27 starting at 3 p.m. until supplies last. The church will be serving Thanksgiving dinner prepared by its members to feed anyone in the community who desires to fellowship and have a home-…
Take a pair of tube socks and use them to make your own moccasins from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Poverty Ppoint World Heritage Site.
The town of Sterlington plans to hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sterlington Town Hall.
In appreciation for the degree which led to a 43-year career, the Cindy and Dennis Rogers Endowed Scholarship in Social Work has been established at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Rasel Parvej recently joined the LSU AgCenter Northeast Region faculty as assistant professor serving as a soil fertility and agronomy specialist. Parvej will have statewide responsibilities in row crop soil fertility.
The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs recently released the dean’s list and president’s list after the close of fall semester.
Origin Bank recently announced that Justin Underwood has joined the company as a Vice President, Mortgage Sales Strategy Manager for the bank’s home lending division.
The Greater Ouachita Kiwanis Club is now seeking entries for the 2019 Christmas Parade, which is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The city of West Monroe will host its Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, Dec. 2.
Members from the Calhoun community are planning to host a Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 11 a.m.
Ouachita Parish Schools recently won the 2019 Outstanding District Award from the Southern Regional Education Board.
University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts Associate Professor of Clarinet Scot Humes, D.M.A., recently returned from a performing recital tour including stops in Sydney, Australia, and Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand.
Join the Downtown Monroe Alliance (DMA) for its first ever Holiday Stroll on Nov. 30 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard Gandy are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Anna Magee Gandy, to John Lane Ewing Jr., son of Mrs. Jeanne Noelie Grezaffi and Mr. John Lane Ewing, Sr. The ceremony was held in the Church at Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans on Friday, November 1…
Writer’s Note: Just when you think that you actually have some control over your life, something comes along to remind you that there is danger in being too complacent!
Events at The Hub in Monroe at 201 Washington St., Monroe LA 71201 include:
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy recently commended President Trump’s appointment of Christian Weiler from New Orleans to the United States Tax Court.
Three locals recently earned their degree from Western Governors University, which is an online, non-profit university that held commencement ceremonies across the country.
Dianne is dancing on the Danube River and will be back next time to report all good things in Europe. I am delighted to share the latest.
Ouachita Parish Schools recently celebrated its administrators, teachers and support staff during the 2019-20 Employees of Distinction Banquet.
Mildred “MaDea” Robinson recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.
Local celebrities will battle in a lip sync contest for their favorite charity during a Thursday, Nov. 14 event at the Ouachita Grand Plaza in Monroe.
The University of Louisiana Monroe TRIO Programs Student Support Services hosted an open house on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, for the Annual National First-Generation Celebration Day. The day recognizes the success of students, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to graduate from…
The Septieme Club monthly meeting was at the West Monroe Senior Center.
The community enjoyed a tour last week of the new Wally Jones Golf Complex at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, named in honor of longtime ULM golf coach Wally Jones. Jones died Oct. 17, 2018, at the age of 90.
Members and guests of Potpourri Book Club gathered recently for their October meeting and book review. The meeting was held in the home of Sue Nawas who had decorated her home beautifully for the Halloween season. Pumpkins, fall leaves, shed antlers, skulls — all were in evidence throughout …
Writer’s Note: This column is dedicated to Kathy Hart, a good friend who recently reminded me of the beauty and legends surrounding the mysterious spider lilies.
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