City of West Monroe and Ouachita Parish Police Jury to hold water distribution on Saturday, Feb. 20
The City of West Monroe and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will hold a water distribution on Saturday, Feb. 20 for West Monroe and West Ouachita residents who are under a boil advisory. The water distribution will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of West Monroe City Hall located at 2305 N. 7th Street. The distribution will be held for those residents in West Monroe and West Ouachita Parish that are currently under a boil advisory. Only one case of bottled water will
City of West Monroe crews working to address low water pressure; Boil advisory in effect
City of West Monroe water customers are experiencing low water pressure throughout the City due to unprecedented freezing temperatures for an extended period of time. Public Works crews have been working throughout the night to restore normal water operations. A boil advisory is in effect for all City of West Monroe water customers until further notice. Customers are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before using it. Customers are also asked to conserve what water they have. The public is
ULM remains closed Thursday-Friday – university to open and classes resume on Monday, Feb. 22
The University of Louisiana Monroe will remain closed Thursday-Friday, Feb. 18-19, as Northeast Louisiana braces for the second round of winter weather this week. ULM plans to resume regular hours for offices and classes, both online and in-person, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Freezing rain mixed with sleet and snow is forecast for Wednesday night and into Thursday. Widespread power outages, closed roads and bridges, and hazardous driving conditions are expected as further ice accumulations are
FAST PACE HEALTH OFFERING TELEHEATH SERVICES DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER
Fast Pace Health is now offering telehealth services focused on treating new and existing patients in all clinic locations for many common ailments including cold and flu-like symptoms, seasonal allergies, stomach viruses, rashes/skin conditions, pinkeye, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, fever blisters, minor boils, abscesses, and bacterial skin infection. Telehealth providers may also prescribe and/or refill many common medications. During the extreme weather that is passing through many of
ULM closed Monday, Feb. 15-Wednesday Feb.17
The University of Louisiana Monroe will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 – Wednesday, Feb. 17 due to severe winter weather and Warhawk Day Off. All offices will be closed and all classes, including online, hybrid, and hyflex, will be cancelled. The University Library will be closed. Schulze Cafeteria will be open 11am-7pm Monday-Wednesday. We will update the campus community on Wednesday, Feb. 17 regarding campus operations on Thursday and Friday. Currently, the University will resume normal
City of West Monroe offices closed February 15
All City of West Monroe offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 due to the threat of inclement weather. Residential garbage service will not be available on February 15. Garbage service will resume when City of West Monroe sanitation crews can safely navigate local roadways. For those people with non-emergencies, call City Hall at (318) 396-2600. Those who have a Public Works issue should call the City of West Monroe Public Works Department at (318) 325-0496 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday. Call 9-1-1
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber, United Way NELA collaborate for Virtual 211 Day
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber, United Way NELA collaborate for Virtual 211 Day The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Northeast Louisiana will collaborate to host 211 Day, a virtual event aimed at bringing awareness to the free service that 211 provides to the community. This virtual event is open to the public and will be livestreamed on Facebook at @WestMonroeChamber (Click Here for Facebook Account) on Thursday, February 11th at 12:00 p.m. Or click here for video via
Louisiana state income tax filing begins Friday, Feb. 12
The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting and processing 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2020 federal income tax returns. On Feb. 12, Louisiana taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers. Louisiana File Online allows taxpayers to: File returns and pay taxes electronicallyCheck the
WEST MONROE MAIN STREET OPENS APPLICATION PROCESS FOR LOUISIANA MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANTS
West Monroe Main Street is soliciting grant applications for the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP). Grant awards in the amount of $55,000 each will be given to owners or tenants of historic buildings located within designated Louisiana Main Street districts. Grants are available for either interior or exterior building rehabilitation projects. The Louisiana Main Street Program was one of nine projects nationwide to receive grant funding through the program. The National Park Service, which
UPD Director Tom Torregrossa named a finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year
University of Louisiana Monroe Director of Police Services Tom Torregrossa is one of only 17 finalists nationwide for Campus Safety Director of the Year. Torregrossa is the only finalist in the state. Campus Safety magazine for hospitals, schools, and universities, annually recognizes top safety directors based on progressive and innovative programs used on campuses across the nation. Torregrossa joined UPD as director in 2015. After 36 years with the Monroe City Police Department, he retired
ULM welcomes cellist Christopher Adkins for performance on Feb. 9
What: Live and online performance by cellist Christopher Adkins When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 Where: Live at Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall, online at VAPA YouTube channel Cost: Free, registration and ticket from Eventbrite required for limited seating in the recital hall Info: VAPA office, 318-342-3811, or visit ulm.edu/vapa ULM welcomes cellist Christopher Adkins for live and online performances on Feb. 9 By ULM Marketing and Communications MONROE, LA – The University of
Take it to the Next Level Business Appreciation Award Given to Harrison Paint – West Monroe
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to rollout the next phase 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. “We congratulate Harrison Paint Company
ULM Online MS in Nursing ranks #57 in U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2021
The University of Louisiana Monroe’s Master of Science in Nursing ranks No. 57 of 194 programs, nationally, in the 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs. Rankings were published Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, on usnews.com. The ULM OnlineMSN – Gerontologic Clinical Nurse Leader Online is an accelerated CNL program of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing. The first of its kind offered in Louisiana, ULM’s program prepares nursing professionals for careers in the growing field of caring for
Free, ongoing COVID-19 testing now at ULM for campus and community
The Louisiana National Guard and Louisiana Department of Health are providing free COVID-19 testing beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Testing will be ongoing. Testing is available for ULM students, faculty, staff, and Louisiana residents ages 5 and up. Drive-through and walk-up testing will be in the parking lot between US-165 and the Liew Family International Student Center, 3800 Northeast Dr. Testing is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9 a.m.-noon
City of West Monroe and WMWO Chamber of Commerce launch community pride campaign
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to launch a new community pride campaign known as “Take West Monroe to the Next Level.” Representatives from the City and Chamber of Commerce held a press conference on January 19 on the steps of City Hall to announce the new campaign in front of local business owners and civic leaders. “Take West Monroe to the Next Level” is a community campaign to encourage business owners, residents, nonprofit organizations
