http://www.monroela.us The City of Monroe, Louisiana's Official website offers information and online services for departments, business assistance, job opportunities, attractions, upcoming events, community services, and more. en-us City of Monroe Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:34:09 GMT webmaster@ci.monroe.la.us 1 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=2 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=2 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art, a division of the City of Monroe Community Affairs Department. Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=3 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=3 Monroe Transit Bus Passes will be available for purchase at the City of Monroe Tax & Revenue Department (the place where you pay your water bills and taxes), located at 316 Breard Street. Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=4 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=4 Mayor Mayo announced the launching of the new website as another sign of progress at his annual State of the City of Monroe Address, earlier this week. Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=5 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=5 Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore announce a Council District #3 Community Meeting will take place 6 pm Tuesday, February 15, at College Place Baptist Church, located at 301 Sherrouse Avenue. Thursday, February 10th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=19 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=19 The Keep Monroe Beautiful 2011 Great American Cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 noon Saturday, March 19, 2011. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter, clean up graffiti, and help landscape plants, flowers, shrubs and trees. Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=7 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=7 This one-day class will cover the basic setup for making black and white prints of photographs with an inkjet printer including the use of paper profiles, printer settings, basic image preparation and troubleshooting. Monday, February 14th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=8 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=8 DeltaFest, Northeast Louisiana’s premier music festival, returns to downtown Monroe April 15 and 16 with the biggest entertainment lineup in event history. Monday, February 14th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=9 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=9 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Regional Airport officials to announce beginning Friday, February 18, 2011, Continental Airlines will be providing new jet service. Thursday, February 17th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=10 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=10 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the local chapter of the Municipal Police Officers Association invites the media for the presentation a $2000 check in support of the O.K. Program of Monroe. Friday, February 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=11 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=11 DeltaFest, Northeast Louisiana’s premier music festival, returns to downtown Monroe April 15 and 16 with the biggest entertainment lineup in event history. Friday, February 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=13 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=13 The Finalist Exhibition of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts 2011 Art Contest Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=14 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=14 The City of Monroe Parks & Recreation Division announces Powell Street Community Center will be closed Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24, due to the installation of electrical generator switches at the facility. Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=15 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=15 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Monroe Metropolitan Area, which includes Ouachita and Union Parishes, ranks fourth in the nation for economic development. Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=16 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=16 Free & Open to the Public - Reception: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2011; Lecture: 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=20 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=20 Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo is keenly aware of keeping the city’s fiscal house in order – now he wants to set an example for getting our personal health in order. Thursday, March 10th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=18 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=18 Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore announce a Council District #3 Community Meeting will take place 6 pm Tuesday, March 15, at Powell Community Center, located at 1401 Powell Street. Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=21 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=21 In compliance with an official proclamation from President Barack Obama, Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the flags at Monroe City Hall will fly at half-staff today in honor of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles. Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=22 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=22 The Twin City Art Foundation's Off-The-Wall Fundraiser for the Masur Museum of Art will return on Thursday, April 14. The event will take place at the Masur Museum of Art, 1400 South Grand Street. Friday, March 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=23 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=23 CITY OF MONROE ANNOUNCES GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SUPERSTAR KEYSHIA COLE TO REPLACE KERI HILSON AS SATURDAY, APRIL 16 HEADLINING PERFORMER Friday, March 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=24 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=24 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce on Monday, March 21, 2011, at 9:00 am the City of Monroe Fire Department will begin its’ official fire rating inspection by Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL). Friday, March 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=25 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=25 Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe City Councilwoman Gretchen Ezernack announce a Council District #2 Community Meeting will take place 6 pm Thursday, March 24, at Cypress Point Elementary School, located at 6701 Mosswood Drive. Monday, March 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=26 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=26 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 9th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament tees of 1 pm Friday, April 8th at Chennault Park. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=27 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=27 City of Monroe Community Development Block Grant Division Taking Applications Next Week for Youth Summer Job Program Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=28 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=28 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Monroe Fire Department will serve as the Louisiana State Region 8 Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Regional Response Team Host City. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=29 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=29 Advantage Staffing is thrilled to announce it's first live music concert featuring the Swamp Hippies. Friday, March 25th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=30 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=30 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce for the 7th consecutive year, the Bayou State Trailriders Association will make a weeklong, 125-mile, journey from the Monroe Civic Center to Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. Monday, March 28th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=31 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=31 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join City of Monroe Beautification Coordinator Gregg Smith to announce the following Keep Ouachita Beautiful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Monday, March 28th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=32 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=32 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce a check presentation will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday, March 30th in the Mayor's press room at Monroe City Hall. Monday, March 28th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=33 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=33 At a press conference scheduled for 3 pm Wednesday, March 30, Mayor Jamie Mayo will announce his selection of the person to serve as the next Chief of Police for the City of Monroe. The press conference will be held in the City Council Chamber. Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=34 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=34 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation Division. Thursday, March 31st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=37 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=37 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to share the following announcement from the Masur Museum of Art. Friday, April 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=38 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=38 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art. Monday, April 4th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=39 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=39 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art. Monday, April 4th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=40 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=40 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art. Monday, April 4th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=41 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=41 That's right... Tickets normally priced at $25, $30, and $40 will be FIVE DOLLARS OFF THIS WEEKEND ONLY... AT THE MONROE CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE. Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=42 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=42 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is a proud co-sponsor of the 2011 Northeast Louisiana Career Fair presented by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and a list of additional co-sponsors. Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=43 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=43 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join City of Monroe Planning & Urban Development (PUD) department head Chris Fisher to invite the media and public to a kickoff meeting 5:30 pm Monday, April 25th. Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=44 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=44 The 74th annual meeting of Omega Psi Phi’s 9th District is being held in Monroe this week. This regional convention is expected to have a major economic and social impact on the city. Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=146 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=146 The mission Keep Monroe Beautiful is "to engage individuals, households and businesses to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments." Our vision is a clean, green, physically enhanced community. Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=46 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=46 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe will participate in National Drinking Water Week May 1-7. Friday, April 29th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=47 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=47 Chennault Park & Golf Course Director Michael Nugent announces that portions of Chennault (Recreation) Parks, namely shelters that were already rented, will be open this weekend. Friday, April 29th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=58 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=58 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce early indications from administration officials project a slight budget surplus for fiscal year 2010-2011. Friday, May 13th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=56 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=56 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Police Chief Quentin Holmes to announce the 2nd Annual Northeast Louisiana Police Week will be Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 22, 2011. Thursday, May 12th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=57 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=57 Donations made to the Red Cross of Northeast Louisiana good for $10 ticket vouchers to see TNA Live! Friday, May 13th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=50 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=50 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to announce the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) has informed city official that our Monroe Fire Department has retained is Class 1 Fire Rating. Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=51 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=51 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to announce four fireman from the Monroe Fire Department are joining Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) efforts. Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=52 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=52 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Public Works Director Tom Janway to announce sandbagging operations will be at the following locations, until nightfall OR as long as necessary. Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=53 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=53 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce The City of Monroe is now implementing an innovative set of technologies to benefit their customers -- an Automatic Meter Reading System (AMR). Thursday, May 5th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=54 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=54 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Rotary Club will kick off its annual "Cycling to Serve" fund raiser that raises money for local bike projects. Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=55 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=55 Mayor Jamie Mayo releases the following statement(s) in regards to the recent trial and verdict involving Monroe City Councilmen Arthur Gilmore, Jr. and Robert "Red" Stevens. Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=59 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=59 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art. Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=60 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=60 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Keep Monroe Beautiful Executive Director Greg Smith to announce the City of Monroe placed 3rd in its level of competition of the 2011 Louisiana Garden Club Federation Cleanest City Contest. Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=61 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=61 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce *eligible Monroe City Employees will receive a 2% pay raise for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. It became effective May 12, 2011. Thursday, May 19th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=62 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=62 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Community Affairs Director John Ross and Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Director Joseph Clawson to announce the 2011 Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Summer Camps for children. Monday, May 23rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=63 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=63 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Monroe Farmer's Market, located in the 1200 block of Washington Street, will have its 2011 Grand Opening 9:30 am Thursday, June 16. Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=64 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=64 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce a Louisiana High School All-Star Basketball Game will begin at 1 pm Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Benoit Community Center Gym, located at 1700 Oaklawn Drive. Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=65 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=65 The Monroe Police Department is proud to acknowledge that Reserve Officer Joe Castagnetta volunteered to assist victims in Smithsville, MS after a tornado devastated the town on April 27, 2011. Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=66 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=66 The City of Monroe Sanitation Division (Public Works Department) announces that beginning Monday, June 13, 2011 until the Labor Day Holiday, garbage collections will begin at 5 a.m. Monday, June 6th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=67 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=67 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to announce the following: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=68 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=68 After receiving notification from Congressman Rodney Alexander, Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Police Chief Quentin Holmes and Our Kid's (O.K.) Program Coordinator to announce O.K. Program winners. Friday, June 17th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=69 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=69 The City of Monroe Water Department gives official notice of a temporary water shut-off notice due to the necessary relocation of a 12-inch water line due to the construction addition currently taking place at SAM'S CLUB located at 5400 Frontage Road. Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=70 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=70 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council join Planning & Urban Development Department Director Chris Fisher to announce the following: Friday, June 24th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=71 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=71 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the following will be closed in observance of the July 4, 2011, Independence Day Holiday: Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=72 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=72 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to share the following announcement at the request of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Shreveport Field Office, Region VI. Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=73 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=73 After a successful 200 meter pilot installation program, Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Public Works Director Tom Janway to announce the city-wide installation of the new automated water meters is now under way. Friday, July 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=74 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=74 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association is pleased to announce the 2011 World Horseshoe Pitching Championships, to be held in Monroe, LA, July 18 through 30, 2011. Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=75 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=75 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs to announce the Bayou Black Open Rodeo will return to the Monroe Civic Center on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=76 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=76 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation division to announce the 2nd Annual City of Monroe Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will take place from 9 a.m. until on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=77 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=77 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association is pleased to announce the 2011 World Horseshoe Pitching Championships, to be held in Monroe, LA, July 18 through 30, 2011. Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=78 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=78 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation Division. Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=79 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=79 Late this afternoon, city officials were made aware of the outcome of the July 18, 2011, trial involving Engineering Department employee Mr. Ricardo Nance. Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=80 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=80 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation division to announce the 2nd Annual City of Monroe Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will take place from 9 a.m. until on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=81 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=81 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureaus and others to announce the following: Friday, July 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=82 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=82 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join City of Monroe Golf Director Mike Nugent and invite the media and public to a press conference scheduled for 9 am Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at Chennault Golf Course. Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=83 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=83 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe earned an Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Honorable Mention Award for its community service category project. Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=84 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=84 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce at 9 am Tuesday, August 16, 2001, Monroe Public Works crews will demolish it 200th dilapidated structure. Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=85 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=85 The Bayou Black Open Rodeo TICKET SPECIAL will price all tickets (adult and child) at $10 on Friday, August 19, ONLY. Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=86 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=86 Mayor Jamie Mayo and Monroe City Councilwoman Gretchen Ezernack announce her second 2011 Council District #2 Community Meeting will take place at 6 pm Thursday, August 25, at Saul Adler Community Center, located at 3900 Westminster. Thursday, August 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=87 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=87 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum presents a night for fun, laughter and fellowship featuring David & Tamela Mann of "Meet the Browns". Thursday, August 25th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=88 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=88 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council invite the media and public to join the Monroe Fire and Police Departments at 8:30 am Sunday, September 11th to honor the 10th anniversary of the 2,752 people who died on the September 11, 2001. Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=89 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=89 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce a ribbon cutting will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011, to dedicate nearly $1 million dollars in renovations at the downtown Monroe transit terminal. Friday, September 9th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=90 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=90 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join City of Monroe Beautification Coordinator Greg Smith, Keep Ouachita Beautiful Coordinator Wayne Heckford, and Keep West Monroe Beautiful Coordinator Cynthia Holland to announce Water Sweep. Friday, September 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=91 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=91 World renowned artist, James Surls, will give a brief talk at the opening reception for Seeing and Believing, the Masur's latest exhibition. Come for the talk, stay for refreshments and engaging art! This event is FREE.* Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=92 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=92 Michael Manjarris' career as an artist/curator is geared around the give and take concept of cultural exchange. He is concerned with how artworks, individuals, groups, and even whole cultures interact with one another in the market place of ideas. Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=93 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=93 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 2011 Boo at the Zoo will be held Saturday, October 29, at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. The event will be from 10 am until 2 pm. Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=94 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=94 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the NEW $35+ million dollar Monroe Regional Airport Terminal will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2011. Ceremonies will begin at 4:30 pm. Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=95 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=95 The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival will return to Monroe's Forsythe Park on Saturday, October 15. Visit www.nelacelticfest.org for more information about events, music groups, and more. Admission is FREE! Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=96 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=96 Luke Bryan and CMT have just announced the dates for the upcoming 10th annual CMT ON TOUR with special guests Lee Brice and Josh Thompson and CMT's Next Superstar winner Matt Mason. Monday, September 26th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=102 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=102 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Masur Museum of Art. A division of the City of Monroe Department of Community Affairs. Friday, October 14th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=97 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=97 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to the 4th Annual Monroe Fire Department 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, October 8, at Forsythe Park. Monday, October 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=98 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=98 Downtown River Jam is a live music event in Downtown Monroe that is all about the music! Bry Park is home to the fourthand event this season and will take place on Thursday, October 6, coinciding with the Downtown Gallery Crawl. Monday, October 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=99 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=99 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to announce our 2011 Fire Prevention Week City-wide Fire Drill will take place 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=100 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=100 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Monroe Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant to announce the Monroe Fire Departments 2011 Fire Prevention Week will be Saturday, October 8th through Saturday, October 15th. Thursday, October 6th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=101 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=101 A $36 million terminal opens at the Monroe Regional Airport, serving over 100,000 passengers in north Louisiana, south Arkansas and west Mississippi. Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=103 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=103 n Saturday, October 29, The Cooley House Foundation will present a walking tour of Historic Forsythe Park and areas of the Garden District led by architect F. Lestar Martin. Monday, October 17th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=104 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=104 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 2011 Boo at the Zoo will be held Saturday, October 29, at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. The event will be from 10 am until 2 pm. Monday, October 17th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=105 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=105 Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to join City of Monroe Beautification Coordinator Greg smith to announce the launch of the Monroe Proud Pair Share Campaign. Thursday, October 27th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=106 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=106 The ceremony will be held at the River Oaks park located at 3704 Barbados Boulevard. Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=107 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=107 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce an official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, November 22, at Gardner Denver, located at 4601 Central Avenue. Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=108 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=108 All City of Monroe Offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Community Centers, Chennault Park Golf Course and Masur Museum of Art WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=109 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=109 All City of Monroe offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe Civic Center, Masur Museum of Art and Monroe Transit will be closed Friday, November 11, 2011, in observation of the Veterans Day holiday. Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=110 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=110 Please be advised that the Monroe Fire Department in conjunction with the Water Distribution Department will be conducting its annual Fire Hydrant Flow testing city-wide starting Monday, November 14, 2011. Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=111 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=111 Friday, November 4th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=112 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=112 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to partner with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services for the Adoption Awareness Month Activity below 4 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=113 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=113 The public is invited to the Bench Dedication: The Beginning of Art Alley on Thursday, November 10, 2011, beginning at 5:30 pm on Art Alley (N. 2nd St.) in downtown Monroe. Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=114 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=114 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce they have been informed by external auditors that, for the seventh consecutive year, the City of Monroe's annual audit will show a budget surplus. Thursday, November 10th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=115 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=115 All City of Monroe Offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Community Centers, Chennault Park Golf Course and Masur Museum of Art WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=116 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=116 Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=117 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=117 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to invite the public to the City of Monroe Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 pm Saturday, December 3, in the Monroe Civic Center Plaza. Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=118 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=118 Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=119 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=119 Monroe Fire vs. Monroe Police for bragging rights and a good cause. Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=120 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=120 Friday, February 10 - R-Squared Productions will host the worldwide premiere of its newest feature film, New Hope, starring Samuel Davis (Abel's Field), Perry Frost, and Ben Davies (Courageous). Friday, November 18th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=121 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=121 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce an official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, November 22, at Gardner Denver, located at 4601 Central Avenue. Monday, November 21st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=122 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=122 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to invite the public to the City of Monroe Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 pm Saturday, December 3, in the Monroe Civic Center Plaza. Thursday, December 1st, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=123 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=123 All City of Monroe Offices, Monroe City Court, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe Transit, Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, Monroe Community Centers, Chennault Park Golf Course and Masur Museum of Art WILL BE CLOSED Monday, December 26. Monday, December 5th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=124 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=124 Mayor Mayo Claus to visit kids at Berg Jones Lane Elementary for Denmon Engineering's 13th Annual "Caring for Kids" Christmas Effort Monday, December 5th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=125 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=125 Announcement From The Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Monroe Traffic Engineering Division Thursday, December 8th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=126 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=126 For the thirteenth consecutive year Denmon Engineering is bringing some holiday cheer to a number of underprivileged children this season. The 2011 “Denmon Caring For Kids” event will kickoff at 1:00 pm Monday, December 12. Friday, December 9th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=127 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=127 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe Water System has partnered with American Water Works Association (AWWA) Partnership for Safe Water Distribution Program. Thursday, December 15th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=150 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=150 The Downtown Economic Development District Board of Commissioners will host a luncheon Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:30 am. The luncheon will be held at the Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant in downtown Monroe. Monday, February 27th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=148 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=148 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Beautification Coordinator Gregg Smith to announce the 2012 Great American Cleanup. It will begin with a "Clean Sweep" to be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Friday, February 24th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=129 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=129 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe Public Works Department will, once again, conduct Christmas Tree Recycling from December 26, 2011 until January 9, 2012. Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=130 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=130 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the latest status update for the City of Monroe Automated Water Meter Replacement Program. Vanguard has replaced 8,922of the 22,575 meters (40%) as of December 27, 2011. Thursday, December 29th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=131 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=131 City of Monroe Men's Basketball League and Men's Church League Registration open now through January 20, 2012 Thursday, December 29th, 2011 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=132 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=132 PPM Consultants, Inc. (PPM), is celebrating the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters at 1600 Lamy Lane in Monroe as well as its 18th year of operation. The event to celebrate these two achievements is scheduled for Thursday Jan. 19 from5-7 p Thursday, January 19th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=133 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=133 March 18th Postmark & Email Deadline For Submissions to the Masur Museum of Art's 49th Annual Juried Exhibition Thursday, January 19th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=134 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=134 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum. Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=135 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=135 Learn the basics of painting a still life in this six week course. Thursdays, February 16 – March 22, 2012 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Masur Museum Carriage House $150 non - members / $110 museum members Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=151 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=151 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join Public Works Director Tom Janway to announce Monroe Sanitation employees have collected over 6,000 old tires as part of our city beautification efforts in partnership with the DEQ. Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=145 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=145 Area employers are searching for good employees and they hope to find them at the 2012 Northeast Louisiana Career Fair. The event will be held on February 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center. Monday, February 20th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=139 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=139 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to partner with The Radio People, Creed & Creed, & Bayou Internet to invite the public to attend the "Tri-Umphant High School Football Pep Rally" 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monday, January 30. Friday, January 27th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=140 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=140 Mayor Jamie Mayo, the Monroe City Council, and the Downtown Economic Development District are pleased to invite the media and public to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown Rivermarket 11:30 am Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=141 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=141 Monday, February 6th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=143 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=143 Monday, February 20th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=144 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=144 Monday, February 20th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=149 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=149 The City of Monroe is proud to announce the 2012 Little Miss and Mr. DeltaFest Contest is underway. Your child, grandchild, niece or nephew could be the next Little Miss or Mr. DeltaFest! Monday, February 27th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=152 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=152 A downtown virtual tour will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:30. The luncheon will be held at the Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant in downtown Monroe. Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=153 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=153 Mayor Jamie Mayo announces today that he will officially be taking vacation Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 23. He will return to normal work in the Mayor's office on Monday, March 26. Friday, March 9th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=154 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=154 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the progress in the City of Monroe Automated Water Meter replacement project. Vanguard has replaced 14,838 of the 22,575 meters (66%) as of March 9, 2012. Friday, March 9th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=155 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=155 Let's Go Downtown for The Advantage Staffing Downtown River Jam to be held on Thursday April 5, 2012 from 6-10pm in Bry Park. The event is free to the general public and will offer live entertainment! Thursday, March 29th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=156 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=156 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to join the Department of Community Affairs, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, and the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society to announce our annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Thursday, March 29th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=157 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=157 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council announce the following City of Monroe Good Friday Holiday Closures on Friday, April 6, 2012. Friday, March 30th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=158 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=158 Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to announce ULM's Bayou Clean Sweep as a part of the City of Monroe 2012 Great American Clean-up. The Bayou Clean Sweep will take place this Saturday, March 31, on the campus of ULM. Friday, March 30th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=159 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=159 Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to announce Earth Day and Household Hazardous Waste Day activities for 2012. Both activities will be held on the campus of ULM. Friday, March 30th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=160 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=160 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce their schedule of annual Mayor-Council District Meetings for Spring 2012. Monday, April 2nd, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=161 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=161 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Bayou State Trailriders. Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=162 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=162 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Entergy-City of Monroe Community Service Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament will Tee-Off 1 pm Friday, April 13, 2012 Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=163 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=163 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the remaining schedule of annual Mayor-Council District Meetings for Spring 2012. Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=164 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=164 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to share the following news from the Administration Department of the City of Monroe Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=165 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=165 Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are proud to announce Earth Day and Household Hazardous Waste Day activities for 2012. Both activities will be held on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe on April 28 from 9am until 1pm. Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=166 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=166 May 8 City Council meeting Rescheduled for May 9 due to Northern Exposure Legislative Forum in Baton Rouge Monday, April 30th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=167 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=167 Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the following on behalf of the Downtown Economic Development District. Friday, May 4th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=168 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=168 Monroe Police Department will be kicking off its National Police Week Activities for 2012 on Friday, May 11, 2012 with The 6th Annual Brian Putman Memorial Golf Tournament which will be held at Chennault Golf Course. Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=169 http://www.monroela.us/news.php?id=169 Hundreds of Veterans and supporters make their annual stop in Monroe, Louisiana via Motorcycle caravan in route to Washington, D.C., for Memorial Day Thursday, May 17th, 2012