Ouachita Parish Schools holds ribbon cutting for RichwoodHigh multi-purpose building
Ouachita Parish Schools held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at Richwood High School to dedicate the new multi-purpose building and covered pavilions on campus. The 7,000-square-foot multi-purpose building includes meeting areas, two ROTC classrooms, practice space for Richwood High’s cheerleaders, dance team and band, a mini-kitchen and storage facilities. “This facility was made possible by the commitment of the Ouachita Parish School Board,” Richwood principal Dr. Sharilynn Loche said. “It will
WMWO Chamber Celebrates First Responders Appreciation Day
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of its First Responders Appreciation Day, an event dedicated to honoring the valiant men and women who serve our community with unwavering dedication. Thanks to the extraordinary support of our sponsors, we were able to serve over 600 meals to first responders across Ouachita Parish, including those from the Sheriff’s Office, City of West Monroe Fire and Police Departments, City of Monroe Fire and Police
Children's Museum Receives Significant Donation From Graphic Packaging
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum received a significant donation towards construction and educational programming from Graphic Packaging International that coincides with the sustainable consumer packaging company’s century of operations in the region. On September 9, during a 100-Year Commemoration Ceremony at their West Monroe paperboard manufacturing facility, Graphic Packaging presented a gift of $100,000 to The Children’s Museum’s Board. “Graphic Packaging has a long history of commitment
NeLA Arts - Are You Ready for the October Brown Bag Concert Series?
Take an hour away from all the hurry, hassle, and bustle of our busy Fall season each Wednesday in October at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s noontime outdoor Brown Bag Concert series. Come relax and chill with a midweek lunch break to refresh, recreate, and renew yourself with some of our area’s best musicians on stage in lush, green Palace Park at 220 DeSiard Street (beside the old Palace Department Store). Public parking is available on the street and at 4th and DeSiard Street. Round up your
MAD DASH 5K RACE TO BENEFIT LOUISIANA CANCER FOUNDATION
The inaugural MAD Dash 5K is set to take place on April 5, 2025, on the beautiful campus of the ULM. This exciting new race, is presented by McDonald’s-Gilley Enterprises and aptly named "MAD" for "Making a Difference," aims to support the Louisiana Cancer Foundation (LCF) by raising funds to assist all cancer patients and survivors in northeast Louisiana. Race registration opens on September 9, 2024, and we invite everyone in the community to participate in this meaningful event. The event will also
The Junior League of Monroe - Second Annual International Find the Good Day
Now more than ever, the world needs greater optimism, positivity, and resilience. Optimism has been proven to positively impact our health, motivation, outcomes, and performance. There is a certain bravery that comes with a positive outlook, it’s much easier to have a negative attitude and give up. Join us every September in embracing the spirit of kindness and empowerment as we commemorate this special occasion that echoes the core values of the Junior Leagues across the world. Find the Good Day is
West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber Presents $750 Check to Keep West Monroe Beautiful
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber proudly presented a $750 check to Keep West Monroe Beautiful at the West Monroe City Council Meeting on September 3, 2024. This generous contribution was made possible through the successful "A Night at Restoration Park" Fundraiser Dinner, which highlighted the community’s commitment to local environmental stewardship and showcased local farm to table cuisine. On site was Stuart Hodnett with City of West Monroe that highlighted the many community members that
Ouachita Green Awards 2024 Announced
Ouachita Green, a local nonprofit, umbrella organization for Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful, Keep Monroe Beautiful, Keep West Monroe Beautiful and soon to be formed, Keep Sterlington Beautiful held their annual Awards Luncheon. This is our opportunity to spotlight some of the individuals, organizations and businesses that support the clean and green message of litter abatement, education, recycling and beautification of Ouachita Parish. Each year we ask residents to make nominations in several different
Mid South Extrusion donates $25,000 to Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum received a major boost towards construction and educational programming of a new museum from one of this area’s most respected leaders in manufacturing. A donation of $25,000 was presented by Mid South Extrusion on August 28, 2024. “Today’s donation makes a positive difference to the educational experiences of thousands of children now, and for many years to come,” said Children’s Museum Director Melissa Saye. “It is also an investment in our region
Junior League of Monroe Endowment Grant Open
We are excited to announce that the Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is now accepting applications for our annual Endowment Grant! For more than 19 years, JLM membership has been proud to partner with and support local organizations, like yourself, through these grant funds.This year we are excited to announce we are awarding up to $20,000 in grants to support initiatives that align with our impact mission of improving the lives of at-risk women and children in our area with specific emphasis on improvement in
‘Take West Monroe to the Next Level’ Business Appreciation Award Given to Montgomery Poultry and Egg
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.“We are proud to partner with the
SECOND CHANCES ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER EXPANDS WITH 24 NEW RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT BEDS
State-of-the-Art Facility to Also Unveil New Administrative Building and Outdoor Sports Courts Second Chances Addiction Recovery Center, a leading provider of substance abuse treatment services, is excited to announce the expansion of its facility with the addition of a new administrative building, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, and three fully-furnished residential cabins. This expansion increases the center’s inpatient capacity from 56 to 80, allowing it to better serve individuals struggling
Girl Scouts Women of Distinction 2024
Women of Distinction is a community-wide annual celebration of purpose-driven female leaders across a 42-parish service area benefitting Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf. Women of Distinction is a unique event that highlights and honors the outstanding accomplishments local women have achieved through the four pillars of Girl Scouting: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors, and Entrepreneurship. Each year, our council calls upon the public to identify women who exemplify excellence in service, leadership,
Cassidy, Landry Announce Launch of $1.35 Billion Broadband Program with Funding from Infrastructure
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Governor Jeff Landry today announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 broadband program which will put into action a $1.35 billion investment that Cassidy secured in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The program will expand broadband access to 100,000 homes—including 60,000 homes in rural parishes—35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. “Louisianans need high-speed internet
Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana Announces the 4th Judicial District Youth Board
Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana Announces the 4th Judicial District Youth Services Planning Board Relaunch to Improve Outcomes for Youth in Morehouse and Ouachita ParishesThe 4th Judicial District Youth Services Planning Board (4th JDC YSPB) proudly announces its relaunch with a renewed commitment to enhancing the lives of young people in Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. This member-led board, comprising 11-25 community leaders, is dedicated to fostering accessible, culturally relevant
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
WMWO Chamber Recognized as 2023 Chamber of the Year
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives RecognizeWMWO Chamber as 2023 Chamber of the Year (September 18, 2023) The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber is proud to be recognized as the 2023 Chamber of the Year by Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) at the annual conference in Lake Charles today. It’s an exciting time to be in the Chamber of Commerce industry and to be a Chamber in Louisiana. Many chambers have risen to the challenge to provide unparalleled leadership and
