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Voith breaks ground on a multi-million-dollar expansion of West Monroe, Louisiana
On Sept. 10, 2025, Voith broke ground on a multi-million-dollar project that will expand and modernize its roll service center in West Monroe, Louisiana – adding more than 20 new jobs and supporting the local economy. “Today we broke ground on a project that demonstrates our commitment to listening and responding to our customers’ needs for mechanical roll service and the roll cover business,” said David Buchanan, President FRS North America, Voith Paper. “This expansion means that our growing team in
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Constitution Week at The Children's Museum
Join us for CONSTITUTION WEEK FUN 2025 September 16-21, 2025 The Children’s Museum is hosting our 2 nd Annual Constitution Week from September 16-21, 2025. Visitors of all ages will learn about the voting and democratic process, view beautifully framed replicas of the Bill of Rights and The Constitution, and vote in our voting booth! All activities are included in your admission fee. Our thanks to Judge Wendell Manning, Justice Jay McCallum, The Ouachita Parish Republican Women’s Club,
Celebrate and Support Foster Families at the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
The Center for Children & Families, in partnership with the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum, is proud to announce a special Foster Family Day on Sunday, September 21, from 1–3 PM. This free event is designed exclusively for foster parents and children in care, offering both professional support and a day of connection for families who play a vital role in our community. The afternoon will feature a trauma-informed training session by Dr. Emily Jones, Clinical Director at The Center, tailored to the
City of West Monroe Board of Aldermen approve Daniel Overturf as new Fire Chief
The City of West Monroe Board of Aldermen has named a new fire chief to lead the West Monroe Fire Department. At its September 2 meeting, the Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to approve West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell’s recommendation to name Daniel Overturf as chief of the West Monroe Fire Department. “The City of West Monroe is happy to have a fire chief named,” said West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell. “We had several great candidates apply for the position, but we are
United Way of Northeast Louisiana Opens Recruitment for READ.LEARN.SUCCEED. Volunteers
United Way of Northeast Louisiana has opened volunteer recruitment for the 2025–2026 READ.LEARN.SUCCEED. (RLS) initiative, inviting community members to support local 2nd–3rd grade students as Volunteer Readers or Pen Friends. Opportunities are available during the school day across Jackson Parish, Lincoln Parish, Monroe City, Morehouse Parish, Ouachita Parish, and Union Parish school districts, with brief, consistent time commitments depending on the individual school. Launched in partner schools
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Honored with 2025 Excellence in Workforce Development
The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Workforce Development Award by the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE). The award was presented during the LACCE Annual Conference on August 26, 2025, in recognition of the Chamber’s commitment to preparing a skilled workforce, creating pathways of opportunity, and building strong partnerships that benefit both businesses and individuals. The award also shines a spotlight on the leadership of
We’re Now Accepting Applications for the Junior League of Monroe Endowment Grant!
The Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our annual Endowment Grant! For more than 20 years, the women of JLM have proudly partnered with and supported local organizations through this initiative. Each year, we award funding to programs that share our commitment to building a better community—especially for at-risk women and children.This year, JLM will award approximately $20,000 in grant funding to support initiatives that align with our impact mission
Free legal assistance as clients of the LSU Law Small Business and Community Development Clinic
The Russell J. Stutes Small Business and Community Development Clinic at LSU Law is currently accepting clients for the fall semester. Louisiana small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations who cannot reasonably afford the legal help they need are invited to apply to access free legal services as clients of the clinic. The client application form can be completed online at law.lsu.edu/forms/sbcdc/. Under the supervision of licensed faculty, upper-level LSU Law students will begin
The Center for Children & Families Welcomes Dr. Matt Nappier as New CEO
The Center for Children & Families is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Nappier as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of military, higher education, and community leadership experience, Dr. Nappier brings a proven track record of service, strategy, and team development to the organization’s mission of promoting safe, healthy environments for children and families. Dr. Nappier retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service, including deployment to Afghanistan, where
RESET Louisiana Updates Tax Study
RESET Louisiana hired well-known economist and fiscal expert Greg Albrecht in fall 2024 to conduct an independent analysis of the tax reform plan proposed by Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration, which was debated during a November special session. Its primary intent was to provide an outside review of the plan to determine the impact of the proposed income and sales tax changes on Louisiana citizens across a wide spectrum of income levels. That plan was debated during the special session, and the
