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Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Discover Monroe-West Monroe is accepting applications for MWM Restaurant Week 2025!
The applications opened Tuesday, July 1 for local restaurants and food trucks to apply. The weeklong celebration of chefs and local eateries will take place September 15 – September 21, 2025. The Twin Cities’ locally owned restaurants will offer fixed-price menu options. Lunch specials will range from $10, ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The City of West Monroe has announced activities for this year’s Independence
Day Celebration.
Activities begin Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6.
Market on the Square at the Farmer’s Market at Seventh Square will have an Independence Day
celebration on Saturday, July 5 that will include vendors, 4-H animals, jumpers, music and food.
Market on the Square will take place from 9 ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
News Release: 7/1/2025Dr. Arturo Rodriguez named Dean of ULM College of Business and Social Sciences
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Arturo Rodriguez, DM, has been named the next Dean of the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS). Rodriguez most recently served as the Director of the William D. Hoover School of Accounting, Financial, and Information Services since July 2019. His appointment as Dean was confirmed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on June 26, 2025.
"It is my sincere ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Monday, June 30, 2025
NELA Children’s Museum and Sparklight team up to enhance STEM educational opportunities through the museum’s exhibit space and outreach programming.
A grant from Sparklight will help the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum advance additional hands-on STEM (Science- Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) education for over 15 parishes. This grant brings fun and educational STEM programs to school ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Discover Monroe-West Monroe to Host 2026 Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships
Monday, June 30, 2025
Discover Monroe-West Monroe, in partnership with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), is proud to announce that the 2026 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships will be held at the West Monroe Sports & Events facility.
“We are thrilled to partner with Discover Monroe-West Monroe to host such a prestigious event. These types of events are the ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 30, 2025
EPC, a national infrastructure solutions firm providing broadband construction and maintenance “from concept through connection,” is proud to announce the acquisition of Delta Fiber, a Louisiana-based telecommunications network engineering and design firm known for its “people first” focus, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships.
The acquisition brings together two companies ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
McGuire Methodist Church is excited to welcome The Mylon Hayes Family in concert. The concert will take place on Sunday, June 29 at 5:30 PM at McGuire Methodist Church in West Monroe.
The concert will feature Christian music sung by the Mylon Hayes Family. The concert is free and open to the general public. McGuire Methodist Church is located at 2075 Arkansas Road in West Monroe.
The ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Saturday, June 21, 2025
NBC10 and FOX14 employees participated in sorting, and transporting over 5 tons of non-perishable food and water to the Wellspring to be distributed to area homeless veterans.
The food was purchased by customers at Mac’s Fresh Market locations in Monroe, West Monroe, Columbia, and El Dorado by purchasing $10 pre-packaged bags, and from general donations from the public.The event was a part of ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, June 05, 2025
The Louisiana Federation Business & Professional Women’s Club is scheduled to host its 2025 Annual State Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Monroe on June 6-7, 2025.
The theme is “Strong Women for a Stronger World.” This conference is an empowering event bringing together women from across Louisiana to connect, learn and grow as business professionals and leaders. The theme ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Discover Monroe-West Monroe made a sports-related donation to four high schools in Ouachita Parish after wrapping up a youth tournament during Memorial Day weekend.
Middle and high school teams from around the country participated in the American Youth Table Tennis Organization’s 2025 National Scholastic Table Tennis Championship at the West Monroe Sports & Events facility May 24 – May 25, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
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Tuesday, June 03, 2025
After nearly 20 years of dedicated service, Dr. Matthew Thornton has announced his decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Center for Children & Families, effective June 30, 2025. Matt has served as the CEO since 2018, guiding the organization through significant growth and expansion in providing advocacy, counseling, education, and prevention services to children and ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Sunday, April 06, 2025
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation requests that professional artists and artist teams submit proposals for the creation of original, site-specific artwork to serve as markers in places impacted by the 1927 flood, as part of a multi-regional centennial observance.
Communities, artists, and organizations are encouraged to get involved during the timeline of the project, 2026-2027, and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
