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We’re Now Accepting Applications for the Junior League of Monroe Endowment Grant!
The Junior League of Monroe (JLM) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our annual Endowment Grant! For more than 20 years, the women of JLM have proudly partnered with and supported local organizations through this initiative. Each year, we award funding to programs that share our commitment to building a better community—especially for at-risk women and children.This year, JLM will award approximately $20,000 in grant funding to support initiatives that align with our impact mission
The Center for Children & Families Welcomes Dr. Matt Nappier as New CEO
The Center for Children & Families is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Nappier as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of military, higher education, and community leadership experience, Dr. Nappier brings a proven track record of service, strategy, and team development to the organization’s mission of promoting safe, healthy environments for children and families. Dr. Nappier retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service, including deployment to Afghanistan, where
RESET Louisiana Updates Tax Study
RESET Louisiana hired well-known economist and fiscal expert Greg Albrecht in fall 2024 to conduct an independent analysis of the tax reform plan proposed by Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration, which was debated during a November special session. Its primary intent was to provide an outside review of the plan to determine the impact of the proposed income and sales tax changes on Louisiana citizens across a wide spectrum of income levels. That plan was debated during the special session, and the
Richland Parish Issues RFP to Guide Growth
Richland Parish Issues RFP to Guide Growth Around $10 Billion Meta AI Data Center Rayville, LA (August 6, 2025) - Richland Parish has officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified firms to develop a Comprehensive Plan, Land Use and Zoning Code, and Infrastructure Strategy in response to unprecedented growth tied to Meta’s new $10 billion AI Data Center. As one of the largest private investments in Louisiana’s history, the Meta project is expected to bring thousands of jobs and
