City of West Monroe

06/19/2026

Congratulations to James Reneau and Joey Trappey on the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Lake Latigo. Phase 1 of this multi-million dollar private development includes rental cabins, Buckley's General Store, fishing, walking trails, paddle boats and several beautiful areas to enjoy.

Located just behind the Ike Hamilton Expo and near West Monroe Sports & Events, this development offers visitors and locals a fun and unique way to experience the outdoors.

We're looking forward to future phases of development!

Discover Monroe-West Monroe
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

06/19/2026

Fresh finds, local flavors, and a great way to spend your Saturday await at Market on the Square! ☀️🛍️

Join us Saturday. June 20 at the Farmer's Market at Seventh Square for fresh produce, handmade goods, local vendors, delicious food, and more.

📍 1700 N. 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Come support local businesses, discover something new, and enjoy a morning in the heart of West Monroe!

06/19/2026

📢 ATTENTION CONTRACTORS! 📢
The City of West Monroe is hosting an optional virtual Contractor’s Conference on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST to review the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Join us to discuss project scope, submission requirements, and ask questions!

💻 Contractor Conference: June 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KCrpu6msRMCngjwoFlj1Yw

For more information and to obtain the RFQ documents, visit https://www.cityofwestmonroe.com/375/MAD-Grant-RFQ.

06/19/2026

National Go Fishing Day was a lot of fun at the city's public fishing pier in Downtown West Monroe 🎣

Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell and John David Owen of Honey Hole Tackle Shop are excited to announce plans for this year's 2nd Annual West Monroe Gar Rodeo on August 28 and 29 on the Ouachita River. Look for registration information to be released soon!

06/18/2026

Events like the 2026 NCHA Eastern Nationals at the Ike Hamilton Expo bring competitors and families from across the country to West Monroe, generating a significant impact on our local economy and community! ✨
• $2.2 million in economic impact
• 614 total entries
• 3,357 hotel rooms booked
• $107,000 in local tax receipts

These types of events showcase the value of hosting major national competitions at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. From supporting local hotels and restaurants to driving tourism and economic growth, these events create lasting benefits for our community.🐴

Discover Monroe-West Monroe

The 2026 NCHA Eastern Nationals brought competitors and families from across the country to West Monroe, generating a significant impact on our local economy and community! ✨

• $2.2 million in economic impact
• 614 total entries
• 3,357 hotel rooms booked
• $107,000 in local tax receipts

Events like the NCHA Eastern Nationals showcase the value of hosting major national competitions at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. From supporting local hotels and restaurants to driving tourism and economic growth, these events create lasting benefits for our community. We are proud to have had NCHA back at West Monroe for 2026 and look forward to continuing to host events that make a positive impact throughout our region! 🤠🐴

City of West Monroe Discover Monroe-West Monroe

06/18/2026

Two fun events happening tomorrow at Seventh Square in West Monroe!

Children ages 5-14 are invited to the The Rec at Seventh Square for a morning of fun games with the West Monroe Police Department.

Make plans to stop by Frood Truck Friday with AJ's Food Truck offering breakfast, lunch and sweets. The food truck will be parked near the Farmer's Market at Seventh Square

West Ouachita Senior Center

West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce
Discover Monroe-West Monroe

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the city's public fishing pier this morning to celebrate National Go Fishing Day! 🎣

A special thank you to John David Owen of Honey Hole Tackle Shop for coming out this morning to share his fishing tips. Several fish were caught!

John David and West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell are excited to announce the Second Annual West Monroe Gar Rodeo that will take place on the Ouachita River August 28 and 29. Look for registration information to be released next week!

North Louisiana Sportsman's Expo & West Monroe Gar Rodeo

06/18/2026

Reminder: Early Voting for the June 27 Election is underway.🗳️

Please note that early voting will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The final day of early voting will be Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the West Ouachita Senior Center (1800 N. 7th Street, West Monroe).

For additional election information, visit https://www.sos.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZN7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRanpSQjZpNENxY1dKbUhYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrMeQRj63N1qk2VUoHHWqrj_HvtNIOmek442ciWW4qr9UukC-sQ_qjATcxCd_aem_zluN8RtCaLhCyEkzrE6ZZw

06/17/2026

The City of West Monroe honored several employees for their years of service at this week's City Council meeting. We thank these employees for their service and commitment to West Monroe.

City Hall:
• Michael Dent - Utility Department/Beacon Manager (5 years)

West Monroe Police Department:
• Bailey Atkins - Communications Officer (1 year)
• Breanna Caraway - Communications Officer (1 year)
• Denverd Sams - Administrative Support (1 year)

City Attorney's Office:
• Angela Burke- City Attorney Clerk (20 years)

Public Works:
• Joshua Aday - Can Puller (1 year)
• Christopher Keshner - Sewer Camera Specialist (1 year)
• Christopher Lewis - Shop Foreman (10 years)
• Patrick Moran - Vacuum Truck Operator (1 year)

West Monroe Recycling Center:
• Stanton Bennett (1 year)
• Gena Laing (1 year)

West Ouachita Senior Center:
• Charles Gunn - Transit Driver (1 year)