ULM Honors Program attends national meeting, celebrates record-breaking freshman class
The University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program attended the annual meeting of the National Collegiate Honors Council in Kansas City, Mo., from October 30 -November 3. Dr. Joshua Stockley, Director of the ULM Honors Program, was joined by eight students – Amira Morales (Freshman, Biology, Covington), Gwendolyn Abadie (Junior, Toxicology, Lafayette), Amaya West (Senior, Biology, West Monroe), Michelle Thapa (Freshman, Computer Science, Nepal), George Khawas (Junior, Computer Science, Nepal), Noah Stephan
Kiroli Park to host Christmas Concert in the Park Nov. 25
The City of West Monroe and Kiroli Foundation will host “Christmas Concert in the Park” on Monday, Nov. 25 to kick off Christmas at Kiroli festivities at Kiroli Park. The event will include live entertainment on the Kiroli Park Bandstand featuring Jordan Sheppard beginning at 5:45 p.m. There will be free park admission into Kiroli Park beginning at 5 p.m. on November 25. Christmas lights at Kiroli Park will be turned on at 6 p.m. on the Kiroli Park Bandstand, and attendees will be able to walk
City of West Monroe to host Wreaths Across America Program on Friday, Dec. 13
Wreaths can be purchased to place on the headstone of a fallen soldier through Nov. 26 The City of West Monroe will host a wreath-laying ceremony at Hasley Cemetery as part of Wreaths Across America on Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m. at Hasley Cemetery. The ceremony will take place at the gazebo located on the grounds of Hasley Cemetery at 1500 Arkansas Road in West Monroe. Hasley Cemetery is an official Wreaths Across American location. The public is encouraged to sponsor a live wreath
Celebrate the First Annual Calhoun Christmas Festival and Parade!
Get ready to ring in the holiday season in true community spirit! The Calhoun Civic Club is thrilled to announce their Annual Calhoun Christmas Festival, taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the West Ouachita Wellness Park, located at 189 Calhoun Loop Rd. This festive event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities, including an exciting lineup of local food trucks, unique vendor booths, and fun games for kids of all ages. The highlight of the day is
ULM aviation student featured on the cover of national publication
A University of Louisiana Monroe aviation student has gained national exposure after being featured on the cover of the Fall 2024 edition of AviNation, a magazine that exists to attract, educate, and empower youth in aviation. Kamden Moore, a junior in the ULM Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Management program, wrote the cover story entitled “Limitless: Seeing What Hasn’t Been Seen” about his experience interning at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the summer of 2024. Moore says
City of West Monroe to host Veterans Day Program November 8
The public is invited to attend a program to honor our veterans this Friday, Nov. 8. The program will be held Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Blue Star Memorial, located in the First West Thrift Store parking lot in West Monroe. The program will honor all veterans, particularly those who are City of West Monroe employees. All are welcome to attend this event. Guest speaker will be City of West Monroe Alderman and retired U.S. Navy Commander Thom Hamilton. During his Navy career, he served
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Approves Tax Break for Qualified First Responders
Ouachita Parish first responders, who own and occupy their homes and qualify for Louisiana’s Homestead Exemption, can benefit from a new property tax break. The Ouachita Parish Police Jury (OPPJ) unanimously adopted an ordinance allowing qualified first responders in Ouachita Parish to receive an additional Homestead Exemption. To qualify for this new benefit, a first responder must be a full-time public employee, residing in Ouachita Parish, whose duties include responding rapidly to emergencies.
‘Take West Monroe to the Next Level’ Business Appreciation Award Given to Signature Nails & Beauty
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to continue to recognize businesses as part of a 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. For the first quarter of this
