The state Department of Education released the names of 21 students selected as finalists in the state’s annual Students of the Year competition, including several students from Ouachita Parish Schools and Monroe City Schools.
The 10th Annual Cinderella Project is presented by the Junior League of Monroe and will take place this Saturday, March 6.
Several locals were among more than 1,200 students at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, who were included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2020 semester.
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Abby Wise, Public Relations and Media Coordinator of Discover Monroe-West Monroe and Addison White, Multimedia Content Developer of Discover Monroe-West Monroe as members of the Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA) class of 2021 at its…
Coast Professional, Inc. (Coast) recently announced the promotion of Jonathan Prince to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Writer’s Note: Most of us will admit that no matter how lovely our homes may be, when people come to visit, they often end up in our kitchens. I like to think that this is because the comfort food that we make for those we love (and for ourselves!) begins in that magical room.
No late fines will be assessed for the days on which the Ouachita Parish Public Library was closed to the public, from Feb. 15 to Feb. 21.
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of Black History Month, state Rep. Pat Moore is recognizing a number of local individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the local community.
The governments of France and Louisiana renewed their 48-year partnership last week that supports French language and culture throughout the state.
Area employers have joined the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Ouachita Workforce Development Board 81, The Region 8 Career Solutions Center, Stephens Media Group and the City of Monroe to host a Drive Through Job Fair on Thursday, March 4th. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …
The University of Louisiana Monroe Fifth Annual Women’s Symposium is going virtual for the first time, from noon-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
The dates for next year’s Louisiana Open Season Sportsman’s Expo in Monroe, have been set for Feb. 25-27, 2022 at the Monroe Civic Center.
The Wind Ensemble of the University of Louisiana Monroe presents its first concert of the semester at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Brown Auditorium.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce recently began a nationwide search for its next president and chief executive officer in light of current president Sue Nicholson's decision to retire in May.
EDITOR'S NOTE: In honor of Black History Month, state Rep. Pat Moore is recognizing a number of local individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the local community.
EDITOR'S NOTE: In honor of Black History Month, state Rep. Pat Moore is recognizing a number of local individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the local community.
The West Ouachita FFA Chapter in West Monroe, Louisiana will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27, 2021.
CommuniHealth Services, operated by Morehouse Community Medical Centers Inc. broke ground this week on a new state-of-the-art 41,000 square-foot medical facility on Franklin Street in Bastrop.
In honor of Black History Month, state Rep. Pat Moore recognized Madison Nicole Davis for creating a positive change in the community through her dancing.
West Monroe Main Street is soliciting grant applications for the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP).
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeast Louisiana has named Tiffany O’Neal as its new Director. O’Neal replaces outgoing Director Jennifer Graves.
Thanks to the contributors and volunteers for the University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College MLK Day of Service, more than 3,000 meals will go to feed the hungry in the community.
The city of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a local business for its efforts keeping a clean and orderly property.
The University of Louisiana Monroe and ULM Alumni Association announces the appointment of Sarah O’Connor Siereveld as the new Director of Alumni.
The Union Arts Council recently announced Vitus Shell will juror its ninth annual Competitive Art Exhibition on March 27 in Farmerville.
Writer’s Note: Aristotle wrote, “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” Two weeks ago, when a lovely snowfall changed our lake place into a kind of wonderland in white, I thought about with what perfect timing this snowfall had come. With all of t…
CASA of Northeast Louisiana is holding online volunteer training classes beginning January 28 to ready volunteers to serve local children currently in need of an advocate.
Downtown West Monroe has once again been named as the Northeast Louisiana King Cake Headquarters, with six locations offering unique king cake creations.
Discover Monroe-West Monroe launched the Discover MWM Tourism Ambassadors group earlier this week.
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana National Guard responded to the District of Columbia National Guard’s request to send troops for assistance and within thirty-six hours from receiving their orders, 160 soldiers and airmen landed just outside of the D.C. area, Jan. 16. The DCNG requested additiona…
Downtown West Monroe is hosting various Mardi Gras activities in the district to encourage the public to safely celebrate the unusual 2021 Carnival season. Activities include a scavenger hunt with virtual QR code “doubloons.”
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce recently announced the selection of its 2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Abby Wise recently joined the Discover Monroe-West Monroe team as the Public Relations and Media Coordinator.
Tammy Ditta, of West Monroe, recently graduated with a master of science in nursing (family nurse practitioner) from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa.
Origin Bank recently donated $200 in honor of late educator and community activist Cleora Dunn.
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In an effort organized by Susan Baily, the Director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services with the state Department of Health, local first responders received the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Louisiana Monroe President Ronald Berry, D.B.A., announces the appointment of Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, as executive director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Downtown West Monroe kicks off the Mardi Gras season with various activities to encourage the public to safely celebrate the unusual 2021 Carnival season in lieu of canceled parades.
The Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana is excited to present mARTI Gras, a virtual online art show and auction, commemorating and “un-canceling” Mardi Gras 2021 in Cultural Region 8.
Writer’s Note: Forgive me, but I find myself unable to write as I sit here completely perplexed by what is happening in my country. I am unable to focus on any one single thing on which to write. There is more going on than mere chaos; there is a steel-wall of hatred and anger that is separa…
Works by Union Parish artists Bob Ward, Barbara Sisk and Nicole Ramsey will be on display in the “Art in the Time of Coronavirus” exhibit set for Jan. 19 through Feb. 28 in Discovery Place-Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville.
Writer’s Note: At last, 2021 is here! For many of us, this marks the first time that we have yearned so fervently for the new year to come. It’s not like we know what 2021 will hold for us, after all. But we all believe that somehow 2021 will be better. That’s the spirit of renewal that each…
St. Francis Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ grade in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.
The University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College are again partnering to assist a local community agency for MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
University of Louisiana Monroe alumnus Sheldon Jones, Richland Parish School District Superintendent, has received the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents highest honor, being named the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. The award was announced at the association's fall c…
Local receives nursing scholarship
Numerous residents from Ouachita Parish recently earned a spot on Louisiana Delta Community College’s honor roll for the fall 2020 semester.
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