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Stalanda Butcher Becomes Executive Director For ARCO, A Community Resource
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASEStalanda Butcher Becomes Executive Director For ARCO, A Community Resource MONROE, LA- Following the retirement of Roma Kidd, Stalanda Butcher has become the Executive Director of ARCO, A Community Resource, effective July 1. Butcher has over twenty years of experience in child advocacy, strategic planning, and partnership development in the nonprofit industry. Most recently, Butcher was the Chief Advocacy Officer for The Center for Children and Families. She was also the
MONROE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT
7/20/26MONROEREGIONALAIRPORTTOHOSTTSAPRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENTMonroe, LA – Monroe Regional Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at 5400 Operations Road from July 21-24, 2026 at9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-5:00PM. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents.The enrollment
MOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 16, 2026 FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center Nationally Recognized forCommitment to Excellence in Stroke Care Monroe, LA – FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives
62 NOMINATED FOR THE TOP 20 UNDER 40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
NEWS RELEASE 62 NOMINATED FOR THE TOP 20 UNDER 40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the nominations for the 2026 Top 20 Twenty Under 40 Young Professional Awards. The Awards Reception will be held Thursday, July 30th at 5:30 pm at the ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center. The Top 20 will be announced that evening. These individuals are advancing in their careers, active in the community and
Volunteers, Community Partners, Municipal Leaders, and Residents Make a Remarkable Impact - Ouachita Green
Volunteers, Community Partners, Municipal Leaders, and Residents Make a Remarkable Impact OUACHITA PARISH, LA — Ouachita Green is celebrating an outstanding second quarter of 2026, thanks to the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, community organizations, businesses, schools, churches, and local government partners working together to keep Ouachita Parish clean, beautiful, and environmentally responsible. From April through June 2026, community members participated in an impressive number of projects
Ouachita Green Opens Nominations for 2026 Awards Luncheon Honoring Community Environmental Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ouachita Green Opens Nominations for 2026 Awards Luncheon Honoring Community Environmental Leaders WEST MONROE, LA – Ouachita Green is now accepting nominations for its annual Ouachita Green Awards Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, at 11:30 a.m. at the West Monroe Convention Center. The special event provides an opportunity to recognize the businesses, organizations, law enforcement professionals, youth, and individuals whose dedication and service help make Ouachita
FMOL Health | St. Francis Celebrates First Internal Medicine Residency Graduating Class
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2026FMOL Health | St. Francis Celebrates First Internal Medicine Residency Graduating Class Five of the 10 graduates will continue their careers at St. Francis, strengthening the physician workforce across Northeast Louisiana Monroe, LA – FMOL Health | St. Francis is celebrating the first graduating class of its Internal Medicine Residency Program, with five of the 10 physicians continuing their careers at St. Francis. The milestone reflects the program’s role in
