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VCOM-Louisiana and ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Students Participate in CERT Training
This week, on April 8th, our second-year students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana completed a two-day CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training, which equipped them with vital disaster response skills, including triage, search and rescue, and shelter operations. Through hands-on simulations and collaboration with local agencies and University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Kitty Degree nursing students, this annual event prepares future physicians to step up in
The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum Receives Generous Contribution from The Junior League
The Children's Museum and The Junior League of Monroe are proud to announce a generous contribution of $25,000from the Junior League of Monroe’s Endowment Fund. The funds will go toward the Capital Campaign for the relocation of the museum to Forsythe Park. A check presentation, which marks a significant milestone in the Junior League's ongoing mission to support community initiatives, will be April 30, 2025 at The Children’s Museum at 4PM. Junior League members and their families, local leaders, and
Bayou Jamb Launches Official NFL Girls Flag League – Registration Now Open!
The Bayou Jamb Belles, the ONLY all-girls flag football league in Northeast Louisiana, is excited to announce the launch of its official NFL FLAG league for girls in grades K through 12. Games will be held at Brady Fields in West Monroe, providing a top-tier facility for athletes to showcase their skills. Registration is now open through April 20th at bayoujamb.com. As an official NFL FLAG league, Bayou Jamb Belles offers young athletes the chance to experience the thrill of flag football with authentic NFL
Artist Call - Please Share!
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation requests that professional artists and artist teams submit proposals for the creation of original, site-specific artwork to serve as markers in places impacted by the 1927 flood, as part of a multi-regional centennial observance. Communities, artists, and organizations are encouraged to get involved during the timeline of the project, 2026-2027, and participate in various ways, including but not limited to the following: Musical Tribute: Collaborate with local