3rd Annual Hats & Horses Fundraiser on May 4
Monroe, Louisiana - Get ready to don your finest attire and don your most magnificent hats because Louisiana Delta Community College is proud to present its 3rdAnnual Hats & Horses Derby Party, bringing a touch of Kentucky charm to the heart of the Delta. Mark your calendars for May 4th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable celebration at the Monroe campus in the Community Auditorium at 7500 Millhaven Rd. LDCC's Hats & Horses promises an afternoon steeped in Southern elegance and Derby tradition.
Dr. Wendy Bailes named Dean of ULM College of Health Sciences
The University of Louisiana has named Wendy Bailes, Ph.D., RN, the new Dean of the College of Health Sciences, pending University of Louisiana System board approval. Bailes served as Interim Dean since May 2023. She was previously the Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing at ULM. “Dr. Bailes has proven over the last nine months to be a strong advocate for the College of Health Sciences,” said Dr. Mark Arant, ULM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Many people voiced
Living Well Foundation Announces Grant Cycle and Grant-Writing Seminars
The Board of Directors of the Living Well Foundation announces that a Grant Cycle for 2024 will open April 26, 2024, to accept letters of intent, with applications completed by May 31, 2024. All requests must be submitted through the online software portal on the Foundation website by the completion date in order to be considered. Grant-writing seminars and information for the grant cycle will be offered Monday, March 18, 2024, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00-12:30 p.m.
‘Take West Monroe to the Next Level’ Business Appreciation Award Given to Signature Nails & Beauty
The City of West Monroe and West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce are proud to continue to recognize businesses as part of a community pride campaign known as “Take West Monroe to the Next Level.” “Take West Monroe to the Next Level” is a community pride campaign that encourages business owners, residents, nonprofit organizations and others to join the City of West Monroe’s efforts to take greater pride in our community, particularly in the community’s appearance. For the first quarter of this
Girl Scout Cookie Booths 2024: Coming to a Storefront Near You!
Starting February 9th, 2024, Girl Scouts across the state of Louisiana will be setting up booths in front of stores with everybody’s favorite treat: Girl Scout Cookies! The Girl Scout Cookie Program has been a tradition for more than one hundred years- the first known cookie sale dates back to 1917! The Girl Scout Cookie Program promotes the growth of 5 skills in our Girl Scouts: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics. A lot has changed in the last hundred
City of West Monroe announces street closures for Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade on Sat Jan 27
The City of West Monroe has announced the following street closures and parade route for the Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade that will roll through West Monroe into Monroe on Saturday, Jan. 27. The parade is set to roll at 5 p.m. from West Monroe High School. The parade will travel south on N. 7th Street to Mill Street, where it will turn left. It will then travel on Mill Street over the Lea Joyner Bridge into Monroe. The following street closures will take effect for this
2023 Board Member Training Requirements
The Ouachita Parish School System is proud to announce that its Board members: President Tommy Comeaux, Shere May, Mike Batey, Jerry R. Hicks, Harold McCoy, Vice President Greg Manley, and David “Dabo” Graves have complied with the Continuing Education Training requirements for 2023 according to the Louisiana Revised Statute (LSA-R.S. 17:53) enacted by our legislators and made effective January 1, 2011, with the majority earning well above the required credit hours for a combined total of 134
Buddy Benches Premier at OPS Elementary Schools provided by WMWO Chamber, Entergy, and OPSO
The Chamber is proud to announce Buddy Benches will be installed in all elementary schools in Ouachita Parish Schools System. The Buddy Bench serves as a powerful tool for students on the playground, providing them with a means to signal their feelings of loneliness or isolation to their peers. The Buddy Bench rules are simple, if you choose to sit on the bench, you must say yes to the first friend who invites you to play or walk and talk. If you see a friend sitting on the bench, you invite them to play,
WMWO Chamber Recognized as 2023 Chamber of the Year
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives RecognizeWMWO Chamber as 2023 Chamber of the Year (September 18, 2023) The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber is proud to be recognized as the 2023 Chamber of the Year by Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) at the annual conference in Lake Charles today. It’s an exciting time to be in the Chamber of Commerce industry and to be a Chamber in Louisiana. Many chambers have risen to the challenge to provide unparalleled leadership and