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City of Monroe officials to host 2025 back-to-school extravaganza supporting local families
City of Monroe officials will host a 2025 back-to-school extravaganza on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at ...
City of West Monroe seeking Mayor’s Youth Council applicants
The City of West Monroe is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council. These individuals will develop ...
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City of Monroe awarded $3.1 million for mitigation efforts
The City of Monroe was awarded $3.1 million from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative to help with mitigation efforts in the city. Mayor Friday Ellis and City Engineer Kim Golden announced the news ...
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City of Monroe announces new cultural district, Riverside expansion
Monroe is home to the Riverside Monroe Cultural District, established in 2008, the Lida Benton Cultural District, established in 2021, and the newly named Divine Nine Cultural Arts District in 2022.
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Miss Louisiana Pageant returns to Monroe for 60th anniversary
The long-standing tradition of the Miss Louisiana Pageant, hosted by the city of Monroe for over six decades, will continue as 27 contestants gather to compete for the 2023 title.
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Tornado strikes Monroe, Louisiana, as severe weather outbreak unfolds
Tornado strikes Monroe, Louisiana, as severe weather unfolds on Easter in South By Travis Fedschun, Fox News Published April 12, 2020, 4:27 p.m. ET ...