Discover Monroe-West Monroe 3rd Annual MWM Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host its 3rd annual Monroe-West Monroe Pumpkin Decorating Contest during the month of October. Participants are asked to decorate their pumpkin with a Monroe-West Monroe theme. They are encouraged to highlight the great things about Ouachita Parish. They may paint, carve, or decorate their pumpkin. There will be five divisions: Ages 0-6, 7-12, 13-17, 18 and older, and businesses/organizations. Winners will receive Monroe-West Monroe swag items and passes to local
City of West Monroe receives EPA SWIFR Grant to expand recycling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced the City of West Monroe has been selected as a grant recipient of a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant to expand recycling services in the community. Grant fund in the amount of $997,199 has been awarded to the City of West Monroe to expand covered space and storage for receiving, processing and storing recyclables. Grant funding will provide equipment enabling the City of West Monroe to accept and process additional
STATEWIDE BURN BAN ISSUED DUE TO CONCERNING DRY CONDITIONS
Due to the extremely dry conditions statewide and the concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602. Private burning shall only be allowed by permission of the local fire department or local government. This order is effective as of 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2023, and
KITTY DEGREE’S ”LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY” CONTINUES THROUGH GENEROUS GIFT TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum received a major boost towards the construction and educational programming of a new museum from one of this area’s most respected philanthropic organizations. The donation of $400,000 was made on July 28, 2023, by the Remembering Her-The Kitty DeGree Foundation. “Today’s donation is going to make a positive difference in the lives and educational experiences of thousands of children now, and for many years to come,” said Children’s Museum Director Melissa Saye.
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ULM receives historic donation from Lumen Technologies - Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus
Lumen Technologies(NYSE:LUMN) and the University of Louisiana Monroeannounced the donation of Lumen’s local campus to the university. In a departure from corporations selling their unused real estate after moving to remote or hybrid work, Lumen is gifting its property to the university in alignment with its ongoing commitment to both higher education and the Monroe community. “Hybrid work is the future. Lumen is embracing this work model for employee wellness and flexibility,” stated Chris Stansbury,
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum partners with “Museums for All” national program to promot
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum has been a safe and educational destination for children and families for more than 25 years. It has continuously expanded its exhibits, family events and programs to reachchildren from all walks of life in more than 18 parishes. As part of that growth and outreach, The Children’s Museum has affiliated with Museums for All, a national accessprogram that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to attend and build lifelong museum habits. “This is
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
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
