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ULM alumni family honors father with endowed communication scholarship
The Tianyu Wang Endowed Scholarship in Communication has been established at the ULM Foundation thanks to a generous gift from The Tan Family. The announcement was made at a check presentation at the Laird Weems Center on July 2, 2025. Mr. Tianyu Wang dedicated his life to documenting the lives, culture, and voices of the people in Shaanxi Province through photography and journalism. He believed strongly in the power of storytelling to connect communities and inspire change. The scholarship
Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana Distributes Record-Breaking 480 Backpacks at Super Sat
The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Super Saturday Back 2 School Bash + Backpack Giveaway, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Origin Bank Family Garden at the Children’s Coalition. This year's event set a new record, with 480 backpacks filled with essential school supplies distributed to children from across Northeast Louisiana, significantly surpassing last year's total. The free, family-fun event, which is consistently the
ULM TRIO SSS program receives $1.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is among the institutions chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a TRIO grant for Student Support Services (SSS). The University will receive $272,364 per year for five years, totaling $1,361,820, to enhance student support and assist first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities in achieving success and graduation. ULM has been a recipient of the federally funded TRIO SSS grant to support traditional and non-traditional
88.7 The Cross Partners with One Kingdom to Provide Relief to Texas Flood Victims
Community Invited to Donate Gift Cards to Help Families Recover with Dignity West Monroe, LA — In response to the devastating flooding in parts of Texas, 88.7 The Cross is partnering with Whites Ferry Road Church and their One Kingdom Disaster Relief Team to provide meaningful, personal support to families in crisis. The station is inviting listeners and the broader community to participate in a two- week relief drive, collecting gift cards to stores like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, or Visa. These
Discover Monroe-West Monroe Opens Applications for MWM Restaurant Week 2025
Discover Monroe-West Monroe is accepting applications for MWM Restaurant Week 2025! The applications opened Tuesday, July 1 for local restaurants and food trucks to apply. The weeklong celebration of chefs and local eateries will take place September 15 – September 21, 2025. The Twin Cities’ locally owned restaurants will offer fixed-price menu options. Lunch specials will range from $10, $15, or $20, and dinner specials will range from $25, $35, or $50. This year, the tourism bureau is
City of West Monroe announces street closures and activities for Independence Day festivities
The City of West Monroe has announced activities for this year’s Independence Day Celebration. Activities begin Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6. Market on the Square at the Farmer’s Market at Seventh Square will have an Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5 that will include vendors, 4-H animals, jumpers, music and food. Market on the Square will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New this year is a patriotic flag garden sponsored by the Daughters of the American
News Release: 7/1/2025Dr. Arturo Rodriguez named Dean of ULM College of Business and Social Sciences
Arturo Rodriguez, DM, has been named the next Dean of the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS). Rodriguez most recently served as the Director of the William D. Hoover School of Accounting, Financial, and Information Services since July 2019. His appointment as Dean was confirmed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on June 26, 2025. "It is my sincere pleasure to announce Dr. Arturo Rodriguez as the next Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences,” said Dr.
Sparklight grant enables STEM Education
NELA Children’s Museum and Sparklight team up to enhance STEM educational opportunities through the museum’s exhibit space and outreach programming. A grant from Sparklight will help the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum advance additional hands-on STEM (Science- Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) education for over 15 parishes. This grant brings fun and educational STEM programs to school students and visitors. “We appreciate this grant that puts the skills that are taught in the classroom into
Discover Monroe-West Monroe to Host 2026 Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships
Discover Monroe-West Monroe, in partnership with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), is proud to announce that the 2026 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships will be held at the West Monroe Sports & Events facility. “We are thrilled to partner with Discover Monroe-West Monroe to host such a prestigious event. These types of events are the reason why Mayor Staci Mitchell and the City of West Monroe built West Monroe Sports & Events,” said General
EPC Acquires Delta Fiber, Strengthening Commitment to Community-Focused Expansion
EPC, a national infrastructure solutions firm providing broadband construction and maintenance “from concept through connection,” is proud to announce the acquisition of Delta Fiber, a Louisiana-based telecommunications network engineering and design firm known for its “people first” focus, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships. The acquisition brings together two companies aligned in purpose and values. Delta Fiber, headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, is known in the industry by its
McGuire Methodist Church to host free Gospel Concert this Sunday
McGuire Methodist Church is excited to welcome The Mylon Hayes Family in concert. The concert will take place on Sunday, June 29 at 5:30 PM at McGuire Methodist Church in West Monroe. The concert will feature Christian music sung by the Mylon Hayes Family. The concert is free and open to the general public. McGuire Methodist Church is located at 2075 Arkansas Road in West Monroe. The Mylon Hayes Family is a Christian music group from Hudson, North Carolina. The family has over a decade of touring
Artist Call - Please Share!
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation requests that professional artists and artist teams submit proposals for the creation of original, site-specific artwork to serve as markers in places impacted by the 1927 flood, as part of a multi-regional centennial observance. Communities, artists, and organizations are encouraged to get involved during the timeline of the project, 2026-2027, and participate in various ways, including but not limited to the following: Musical Tribute: Collaborate with local
