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Cassidy, Kennedy Bill to Designate Post Office in Honor of Luke Letlow Heads to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy’s (R-LA) legislation to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the “Luke Letlow Post Office Building” passed the U.S. Senate last night and now heads to the President’s Desk. Luke Letlow was a Start native who dedicated his life to public service. He was elected in 2020 to represent the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana but died of complications from
Louisiana Cities & Towns awarded funds for Infrastructure Improvements
Louisiana The Town of Farmerville was awarded more than $1.4 million to improve the water system serving the town and the largest employer in Union Parish. This will ensure an adequate and safe water supply for those who live and work in the area. The Town of Hayesville was awarded more than $716,000 to improve its wastewater treatment plant, comply with environmental regulations, address infrastructure deficiencies affecting local residents and businesses, and create a reliable and safe
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Support forCapital Infrastructure Funding: A Letter from the Board of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce
November 14, 2024 On December 7th, Monroe residents have the chance to renew funding that keeps our city strong, safe, and connected. This vote allows us to assess our progress, continue numerous ongoing projects, provide matching funds, and commit to further success. Projects like the Young’s Bayou Retention Pond, the Calypso Pump Station, The Texas Standifer Trunkline, Lee Ave Street Improvements, Forsythe Tennis Court Facilities Improvement, Kansas Lane, and many more. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Cassidy, Landry Celebrate Louisiana Leading Nation in Broadband Deployment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Governor Jeff Landry announced Louisiana is the first state in the nation to award federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding through the state’s GUMBO 2.0 program. The state will deploy $1.355 billion in total through these awards to support broadband access throughout the state. GUMBO 2.0 will expand fiber optic connectivity to approximately 140,000 locations across the state, supporting 100,000 households, 35,000 small
Letters From The President
In this season of Thanksgiving we are so thankful for our members. You all are amazing and make everyday a BEAUTIFUL Day. This past weekend Baskin’s own Lainey Wilson performed two concerts at a packed Monroe Civic Center. What an amazing performance. She literally rocked the house. It was great to see our civic center busting with people and all having a great time. The best part of the weekend was seeing all of the young people and families at the concert. Cowgirl hats Kudo’s to Mayor Ellis, Ike Byrd
Forty-Two Graduate From Leadership Ouachita Program
On Thursday, November 7th, 42 participants graduated from the Monroe Chamber and Leadership Council’s 2024 Leadership Ouachita program at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. This was the program’s 36th graduating class. The purpose of Leadership Ouachita is to develop and empower the emerging leaders of Northeast Louisiana to transform the region into a place recognized as one of the best places to live and do business. Class members engage in a series of sessions focused on education, workforce development,
Now accepting 2025 Leadership Ouachita Applications!
Now Accepting 2025 Leadership Ouachita applications! We will limit the class size to 40 participants; however, we do not currently have a deadline. We suggest you thoroughly complete the application and return it with your three letters and photo as soon as possible. Please click the link for the fillable application, schedule, and requirements for the upcoming year.
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum is December 2-22, 2024!
Santa’s Christmas Village at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum in December2-22, 2024. The Children’s Museum becomes a HOLIDAY MUST-SEE each year, complete with twinkling lights, decorated trees, festive holiday happenings, special events, and SANTA!Visitors will make LOADS of family memories at Santa's Christmas Village. The holiday fun includes cookie decorating, ornament making, sliding down Mount Sneaux, enjoying a "snow" shower, and visiting with SANTA. Added this year are our pedal train cars
2024 Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive!
The Radio People, Pecanland Mall, and The Center for Children & Families are coming together for the annual Stuff-A-Bus Christmas toy-drive that benefits children who have faced abuse, neglect, or trauma and are receiving services from The Center for Children & Families. Join us for the 2024 Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive! Together, The Radio People, Pecanland Mall, and The Center for Children & Families will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children and teens who have faced abuse, neglect,
