West Monroe Fire Department to conduct Fire Hydrant Testing May/June 2022
The City of West Monroe Fire Department will be conducting a city-wide flushing program on nearly 800 fire hydrants through June 24. The City of West Monroe Fire Department will be flushing every fire hydrant across the city, starting on Monday, May 23, beginning on the west side of the city limits, moving east, then south. The process is critical to the overall maintenance of the City’s water distribution system and is one of the most important practices conducted by public drinking water systems to
Chamber Announces Small Business Award Winners for 2022
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the winners of the 2022 Small Business Awards presented by Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union and Glenwood Regional Medical Center. 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 – 2 Winners were presented this year: CAKE and Tech Savvy Our first winner for the
VCOM Ranked Among Top Medical Schools in Country
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has been ranked among the top medical schools in the country by US News & World Report for 2023. In line with the College’s mission to provide globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations, VCOM has been named in the top ten in the country for Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields, making it the highest-ranked program in the state of Louisiana for this category. “This ranking
Nexstar Monroe Wins BIG!
Winner of more Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB) Awards than any other TV station in the state of Louisiana. We won 5 awards, “This is record for our TV stations, I’m so proud of the entire TV family in Monroe - job well done”, said Randy Stone, General KTVE/KARD. WINNERBest Newscast - KTVE Best Community Service - KTVE Promotion of the Year - KTVE Reporter of the Year - KARD TV Station of the Year - KTVE Rick Boone, News Director dedicates Best Newscast and Reporter of the
ULM Educators Rising Campus Day March 17; Regions Bank to provide $100,000 in scholarships
Just over three years since the University of Louisiana Monroe launched the Educators Rising pilot program in two local high schools, more than 75 future educators and guests are expected on Thursday, March 17, for the first ULM Educators Rising Campus Day – and a new scholarship opportunity supported by Regions Bank is enabling more future educators to launch successful careers. Students, administrators, and personnel from three partner school districts will learn more about becoming professional
Take it to the Next Level Business Appreciation Award Given to Tommy’s Express Car Wash
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to continue to recognize businesses as part of a new 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.“The City of West Monroe
West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Director
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce proudly announces their new Executive Director. After a detailed search, the Board voted today to promote Kristopher Kelley to Executive Director of the Chamber. Kristopher previously served as Communications Director for the Chamber and served in the position as Interim Executive Director while the board conducted the search process. “I am excited to start this new chapter at the Chamber. This role allows me the opportunity to bring my years of service in
City of West Monroe announces street improvement projects
The City of West Monroe has announced plans for several streets within the city limits to be rehabilitated as part of the Urban Systems Street Program. At a special-called meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on January 25, the City Council approved agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that allow for several Urban Systems street rehabilitation projects to move forward. The Urban Systems Program is a funding source administered by the Federal
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 winners
The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s A.O. Evans and Entrepreneurial Success Awards. Both awards were presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet on Tuesday, December 7 at the West Monroe Convention Center. Tashia Hines was named the recipient of the 2022 A.O. Evans Award. The A.O. Evans Award recognizes one individual in the area each year for outstanding contributions to the West Monroe and West Ouachita area. The
