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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
KTVE-KARD RAISES NEARLY 6 TONS OF FOOD & WATER TO HELP FEED AND HYDRATE HOMLESS VETERANS
NBC10 and FOX14 employees participated in sorting, and transporting over 5 tons of non-perishable food and water to the Wellspring to be distributed to area homeless veterans. The food was purchased by customers at Mac’s Fresh Market locations in Monroe, West Monroe, Columbia, and El Dorado by purchasing $10 pre-packaged bags, and from general donations from the public.The event was a part of Nexstar Media Group’s annual Founder’s Day of Caring. A day in which all of Nexstar’s TV stations pick one way to
Louisiana Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Club Set to Host 2025 Conference
The Louisiana Federation Business & Professional Women’s Club is scheduled to host its 2025 Annual State Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Monroe on June 6-7, 2025. The theme is “Strong Women for a Stronger World.” This conference is an empowering event bringing together women from across Louisiana to connect, learn and grow as business professionals and leaders. The theme underscores the Federation’s commitment to fostering leadership, career development, and community engagement. Women
Discover Monroe-West Monroe Donates Table Tennis Tables to Four High Schools in Ouachita Parish
Discover Monroe-West Monroe made a sports-related donation to four high schools in Ouachita Parish after wrapping up a youth tournament during Memorial Day weekend. Middle and high school teams from around the country participated in the American Youth Table Tennis Organization’s 2025 National Scholastic Table Tennis Championship at the West Monroe Sports & Events facility May 24 – May 25, 2025. The table tennis tables used by players from multiple states for the competition are now in the hands of
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
