ULM receives $200K in matching funds from LA Board of Regents
The University of Louisiana Monroe is delighted to share that the Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Programs Support Fund has awarded $200,000 in matching funds for three Endowed Superior Graduate Scholarships established within the College of Pharmacy, two First Generation Endowed Scholarships and an Endowed Professorship. Dr. Paul Sylvester, Associate Dean of Research in the ULM College of Pharmacy, wrote the #1 ranked competitive proposal for the Endowed Superior Graduate
City of West Monroe Recycling Center and The Recycling Partnership work together
City of West Monroe Recycling Center and The Recycling Partnership work together to increase recycling efforts in the community WEST MONROE – The City of West Monroe and The Recycling Partnership have announced a formal relationship that will provide additional resources to the West Monroe Recycling Center. The agreement provides the City of West Monroe with $84,500 in funds to enhance the operations of the West Monroe Recycling Center. Grant funds would be used to purchase equipment such as
Northeast Delta HSA launches campaign to educate, create awareness about Fentanyl misuse
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) announces the launch of its Fentanyl is Forever campaign, an initiative to increase awareness of fentanyl risks and its impact on communities and families. NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said this campaign was “created to bring attention to the opioid issue in our region and provide resources to individuals seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one. Additionally, this campaign was designed to share information and resources with
Ouachita Parish Police Jury formalizes $500,000 support for new NELA Children’s Museum
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury approved entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum Monday, March 20 that will move overall funding for a new museum one step closer. Approval of the CEA is the last step needed for the Jury to provide $500,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding made available to local government bodies during the COVID pandemic. Police Jury members awarded ARPA dollars allocated to each of their districts to go toward
ULM to host Sky Breakers Drone Racing Competition, Mar. 24
The University of Louisiana Monroe is set to host its first ever Sky Breakers Drone Racing Competition on Friday, March 24. The competition begins at 9:00 a.m. at Bayou Park, located along Bayou Desiard on Northeast Drive, directly across from the ULM Library. The competition is open to anyone age 10 or up and there is no fee to enter or compete. Each team must have a minimum of two members, with a maximum of six members. Spectators are welcome to attend at no charge. The competition will consist of
Centric Expands Field of Membership to 26 Additional Underserved Parishes/Counties
Centric Expands Field of Membership to 26 Additional Underserved Parishes/Counties in Louisiana and Arkansas, Partnered with Dollar Associates on NCUA Process West Monroe, Louisiana, February 21, 2023 - Centric Federal Credit Union (Centric FCU), with the assistance of Dollar Associates, LLC, has expanded its field of membership to 26 additional underserved parishes/counties in Louisiana and Arkansas. The announcement was made on January 26, 2023, after the credit union received approval from the National
Louisiana Department of Revenue to re-open Monroe regional office
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will resume full walk-in customer service for individual and business taxpayers in northeast Louisiana with the re-opening of the LDR Monroe Regional Office. The office, closed in 2012 due to state budget cuts, will re-open on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. "The unavoidable closure of our Monroe office deprived taxpayers in northeast Louisiana of a convenient option for in-person customer service," Secretary of Revenue Kevin Richard said. "The re-opening of the office
