Monroe City Pulse

Public Works Big Haul Program

• ⚡ City of Monroe Public Works is launching the Big Haul program for four Saturdays in April, where residents can...

Big Haul launches for 4 Saturdays in April – clear limbs & furniture for cleaner streets!

• Schedule: Call Public Works office (318-329-...) or email...

Massive turnout highlights local workforce push:

• 1,000+ high schoolers gathered at Monroe Civic Center
• 80+ vendors from statewide companies and...

Discover Monroe West Monroe is discussing plans and partnerships for the upcoming 318 Day celebration to unite the community. More details at monroe-westmonroe.org.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 ULM Student Murder Trial Day Two: The state and defense gave opening remarks in the trial of Quinton Tellis accused of...

Benedum was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison on child neglect charges in September after severely abusing a 4-month-old. The child's guardian reports permanent brain damage, underscoring devastating long-term family impacts.

MPD's security presence at Parkview Apartments enabled swift response to a sexual assault report:

• On March 15 at 6:48 PM, intoxicated victim...

Key strategies in Quinton Tellis' trial for 2015 stabbing of ULM grad Mandy Hsiao:

• Prosecution: Timeline from 7:41 p.m. Facebook message, no phone...

Monroe's Youth Career Expo delivered big for northeast Louisiana youth:

• Over 1,000 students networked with 80+ employers and colleges at the Civic...

Key updates on West Monroe's storm-hit Kiroli Park:

• Progress: Thousands of yards of debris cleared, 250+ trees cut in last 5 days, mainly open areas...

State SB4-like bill by Sen. Mike Fezzi seeks to end Louisiana's 15-year mandate for trace fluoride in water.

• Monroe orthodontist Dr. Chris...

Monroe's cold snap progression:

• Frigid forecast: Upper 20s overnight into Tuesday morning across ArkLaMiss
• Record shattered: Monroe low of 26°,...

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Warming Station Open: City of Monroe opened a warming station at Marbles Community Center (2950 Renwick Street) from...

Access the Permanent Municipal Building Commission regular meeting via YouTube video on Mar 19, 2026 – perfect for tracking city building discussions.

Monroe update: Trial for the 2015 stabbing death of a Chinese international ULM student begins tomorrow at 9 a.m., after over a decade.

• Timeline:...

Forecasted chill prompts action: Windy conditions with 45 mph gusts in Monroe make feels-like temps biting, lows hitting 28° overnight—potentially a...

Shocking arrest in Monroe: Jermaine Price, 32, nabbed by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office on March 13.

• Faces 13 counts of second-degree rape
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Drought worsening in northeast Louisiana, now hitting more southern parishes, but rain relief expected this weekend. Key heads-up for Monroe locals.

West Monroe alert: Kiroli Park is indefinitely closed due to damage from Winter Storm Fern, disrupting local recreation amid ongoing recovery.

Monroe's economy surges from Meta's nearby AI data center:

• Hospitality boom: Hotel Monroe booked solid, restaurants packed, sales tax up 10%.
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