KARD and the Nexstar Charitable Foundation Awards $5,000 to NOVA Workforce Institute
KARD’s parent company Nexstar Media Group and its Nexstar Charitable Foundation have awarded NOVA with a check for $5,000. Randy Stone, General Manager and Vice President of KARD FOX14 (and sister station KTVE NBC10) said “The amazing work NOVA does and the impact it has each day in the lives of the individuals they serve is transformational. On behalf of Nexstar we are proud to invest into this organization knowing the long-term impact is has on our local community and region.” NOVA Workforce Institute
SUCCENTRIX BUSINESS ADVISORS SECURES TOP SPOT AS NO. 1 FRANCHISE ON TOPFRANCHISE.COM’S 2024 BEST
Succentrix Business Advisors recently received recognition as the No. 1 franchise on TopFranchise.com’s prestigious list of “The 10 Best Bookkeeping Franchise Business Opportunities in the USA for 2024.” This accolade highlights Succentrix’s leadership in transforming the bookkeeping industry with innovative, cloud-based solutions and its dedication to helping entrepreneurs achieve their professional goals. In its analysis of the evolving bookkeeping franchise
City of West Monroe announces Christmas Festival Day Schedule and Street Closures 2024
The City of West Monroe has announced the schedule of events for this Saturday’s Christmas Festival activities including the 2024 Kiwanis of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade. Christmas Festival Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7. This day is considered a “Pedestrian Day” in downtown West Monroe. Visitors should make plans to park and walk to scheduled festivities in the downtown area. Activities taking place that day in downtown West Monroe include the following: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – food
VCOM-LOUISIANA AND THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY COLLABORATE ON MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS
Monday, Dec. 2, is a significant day for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana as the organization welcomes two mobile medical units, expanding healthcare access for citizens across Northeast Louisiana. Local and VCOM-Louisiana officials gathered to celebrate the mobile medical units’ arrival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Monroe and West Monroe-West Ouachita Chambers of Commerce. This momentous occasion has been over two years in the making. The units are made
ULM Honors Program attends national meeting, celebrates record-breaking freshman class
The University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program attended the annual meeting of the National Collegiate Honors Council in Kansas City, Mo., from October 30 -November 3. Dr. Joshua Stockley, Director of the ULM Honors Program, was joined by eight students – Amira Morales (Freshman, Biology, Covington), Gwendolyn Abadie (Junior, Toxicology, Lafayette), Amaya West (Senior, Biology, West Monroe), Michelle Thapa (Freshman, Computer Science, Nepal), George Khawas (Junior, Computer Science, Nepal), Noah Stephan
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is December2-22, 2024. Each year, The Children’s Museum becomes a HOLIDAY MUST-SEE complete with twinkling lights, decorated trees, festive holiday happenings, special events and, of course, SANTA!Visitors will make LOADS of family memories at Santa's Christmas Village. The holiday fun includes cookie decorating, ornament making, sliding down Mount Sneaux, enjoying a "snow" shower, and visiting with SANTA. Added this year is our pedal
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Approves Tax Break for Qualified First Responders
Ouachita Parish first responders, who own and occupy their homes and qualify for Louisiana’s Homestead Exemption, can benefit from a new property tax break. The Ouachita Parish Police Jury (OPPJ) unanimously adopted an ordinance allowing qualified first responders in Ouachita Parish to receive an additional Homestead Exemption. To qualify for this new benefit, a first responder must be a full-time public employee, residing in Ouachita Parish, whose duties include responding rapidly to emergencies.
Chamber Announces Small Business Award Winners for 2024
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the winners of the 2024 Small Business Awards presented by Entergy Louisiana. Nominations were accepted from Chamber members in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur, Small Business, Female Champion, Community Champion and the Silver Plus Award. And the winners are: Emerging Entrepreneur – Chris Lewis, Coney Island Connection West Monroe! This year’s winner is not only a successful small business owner serving up family
‘Take West Monroe to the Next Level’ Business Appreciation Award Given to Signature Nails & Beauty
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to continue to recognize businesses as part of a community pride campaign known as “Take West Monroe to the Next Level.” “Take West Monroe to the Next Level” is a community pride campaign that encourages business owners, residents, nonprofit organizations and others to join the City of West Monroe’s efforts to take greater pride in our community, particularly in the community’s appearance. For the first quarter of this
