News for Press Release

Friday, March 28, 2025
The Scholars' Banquet Task Force proudly announces the 234 high-achieving students who have qualified for recognition at the 41st Annual Scholars’ Banquet. These students, representing all eleven high schools in Ouachita Parish, have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, earning a minimum 3.5 grade point average through the first seven semesters of high school and scoring at least a 25 ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Center for Children & Families invites the community to join them for an impactful event, "Stand for Hope Together," on April 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Center for Children & Families located at 622 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA. This event will serve as a powerful kickoff to National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a call to action for everyone to come together to protect the ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, March 24, 2025
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Louisiana) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, its graduating class achieved a 100% match rate in the National Residency Matching Program. This outstanding accomplishment underscores the dedication and hard work of VCOM-Louisiana students, faculty, and staff, as well as the strong partnerships with healthcare institutions ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the achievements of local business leaders and organizations at its annual 2025 Small Business Awards Luncheon, held today at the West Monroe Convention Center. The event, presented by Origin Bank, recognized excellence in entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact among the Chamber’s members.The luncheon welcomed ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber
Thursday, March 06, 2025
The Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is hoppy to announce Easter Village 2025 is coming soon! From April 9 to 19th, The Children's Museum will be dEGGorated for Spring! A variety of activities such as cookie dEGGorating, bunny patch visits, make & take a STEM craft, and more are included in your admission fee of $12 per person for ages 2 & up. Tickets for Easter Village are $12 per person ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
   2025 Monroe St. Jude Dream Home  Built by BRACO Construction in DeSiard Trace. Estimated value: $440,000  9039 DeSiard Trace  Sterlington, LA 71280       Giveaway date: June 12, 2025 House features:  Over an acre of land in the DeSiard Trace subdivision including beautiful back porch with open field views  Equipped with Generac Home standby Generator, courtesy of Albritton Service ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 03, 2025
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards program nominated West Monroe, Louisiana for Best Small Town in the South!  Voting started Monday, March 3 at 11 a.m. CST and it ends Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:59 a.m. CST. On Wednesday, April 9, the top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be announced at 11 a.m. CST. The awards program highlights top-notch attractions and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, March 03, 2025
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Small Business Awards. These awards recognize outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication to the local community.The winners will be celebrated at the Small Business Awards Luncheon on March 20, 2025. The following businesses ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Human Interest
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
  Grant Cycle 2025  The Board of Directors of the Living Well Foundation announces that a grant cycle will open February 17, 2025, to accept letters of intent, with applications to be completed by March 31, 2025. All requests must be submitted through the online software portal at www.livingwellfoundation.net by the completion date.    Priorities for the grant cycle: Healthy lifestyles, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and Adopt-A-School Committee presented checks to five area teachers during the Ouachita Parish School Board Meeting on Tuesday. These five teachers were the winners of the 2025 Building Bridges Grant from the Chamber’s Adopt-A-School Program with generous sponsorship by Pattern Energy.The grant program is in its second year and had double the ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, February 03, 2025
AARP Tax assistance will begin on Monday, February 3 at 9:00 am. No appointment needed.​For information call - 318-582-1663 (Richard Taylor)  
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release