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West Monroe, Louisiana Nominated for Best Small Town in the South
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards program nominated West Monroe, Louisiana for Best Small Town in the South! Voting started Monday, March 3 at 11 a.m. CST and it ends Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:59 a.m. CST. On Wednesday, April 9, the top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be announced at 11 a.m. CST. The awards program highlights top-notch attractions and businesses, while providing readers with trusted recommendations. “We are honored to once again be named to USA
West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber Announces 2025 Small Business Awards Nominees
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Small Business Awards. These awards recognize outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication to the local community.The winners will be celebrated at the Small Business Awards Luncheon on March 20, 2025. The following businesses and individuals have been nominated across multiple award categories:Community Champion AwardRecognizing
Louisiana Travel Association Honors DMWM and JAC’s Craft Smokehouse
Ouachita Parish shined at the 2025 Louisiana Travel Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center. The association honored Discover Monroe-West Monroe as CVB of the Year, which operated on a budget of $1 million and above. Ouachita Parish scored a tourism economic impact of $30.11 million in 2024. The parish had an impressive year with hosting 191 events, and visitors spent $199 per day. During the awards ceremony, the announcer highlighted sports tourism as one of
AARP Foundation - TAX AIDE
AARP Tax assistance will begin on Monday, February 3 at 9:00 am. No appointment needed.For information call - 318-582-1663 (Richard Taylor)
