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Louisiana Travel Association Honors DMWM and JAC’s Craft Smokehouse
Ouachita Parish shined at the 2025 Louisiana Travel Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center. The association honored Discover Monroe-West Monroe as CVB of the Year, which operated on a budget of $1 million and above. Ouachita Parish scored a tourism economic impact of $30.11 million in 2024. The parish had an impressive year with hosting 191 events, and visitors spent $199 per day. During the awards ceremony, the announcer highlighted sports tourism as one of
West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Office Manager
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the addition of Patti Jones as the organization’s new Office Manager.A recent transplant to North Louisiana, Patti brings an impressive background in sales and real estate, making her a valuable asset to the Chamber team. With her extensive experience in client relations, business development, and organizational management, she is well-equipped to support the Chamber’s mission of fostering economic growth and community engagement.“We are
City of West Monroe seeks artwork for 2025 Art Show at City Hall
The City of West Monroe is seeking visual artwork to be on display at City Hall throughout 2025. A call to artists has been issued centered around the theme of “Artopia.” Local artists are encouraged to submit works of art that illustrate their interpretation of eutopia through abstract or representational art in any medium, including photography. The exhibition also aims to showcase artwork of Kiroli Park, which is celebrating its 100 birthday this year. Those interested in submitting artwork
