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ANNOUNCING ''THE PEOPLE’S GALLERY'' A COMMUNITY ART SHOWCASE OPEN CALL
Mental Health Professionals across Louisiana and Mississippi Invited to the Fourth Annual Excellence in Mental Health Virtual Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 14,2026 Mental Health Professionals across Louisiana and Mississippi Invited to the Fourth Annual Excellence in Mental Health Virtual ConferenceMONROE,La.–Mental healthprofessionalsacrossNortheast Louisianaandbeyondwill have the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized clinicians, educators, and mental health experts during The Center for Children & Families’ fourth annual Excellence in Mental Health Virtual Conference, taking place September 17-18. The
Constitution Week at The Children's Museum
Public Service Commission Candidate Forum Set for September 29 at ULM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Kristopher Kelley, Chief Executive Officer West Monroe–West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce 318-325-1961Public Service Commission Candidate Forum Set for September 29 at ULMForum begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 5th Congressional District Candidate Forum at 6 p.m.WEST MONROE, La. — Community members are invited to hear directly from candidates seeking to serve on the Louisiana Public Service Commission during a candidate forum on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:30
City of Monroe to Hold Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
City of Monroe to Hold Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony9/4/26 (Monroe, LA) – The City of Monroe will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, during its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The event will honor those who lost their lives and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.Date: Friday, September 11, 2026Time: 8:46 a.m.Location: City of Monroe – Public Safety Center, 1810 Martin Luther Jr. Drive (Hwy 165), Monroe, LA 71202Monroe Fire Department SideThanks,Jasmine AndersonMEDIA
Monroe Chamber of Commerce Named 2026 Large Chamber of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monroe Chamber of Commerce Named 2026 Large Chamber of the Year Statewide honor recognizes the Chamber’s leadership, growth and impact on the Northeast Louisiana business community MONROE, La. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2026 Large Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE), recognizing the organization’s outstanding leadership, innovation and service to the business community. The statewide award
VCOM-Louisiana and ULM Expand Opportunities for Future Physicians Through New Preferred Admission Partnership
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana and the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new Preferred Admission Track agreement. The agreement establishes a structured pathway that provides early support for highly qualified ULM students who demonstrate academic excellence and a desire to make a meaningful impact in their communities, offering a clear path to medical school at VCOM-Louisiana. By helping talented students pursue
