Good morning, Monroe.

West Monroe reopens Kiroli Park with the Bring Back Kiroli Community Breakfast held at the park lodge on Thursday, Sept.

3 from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. The free event—co-hosted by the city, the Kiroli Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce—invites residents and local groups to share ideas for the park's future.

Keep ULM Beautiful, in partnership with Ouachita Green and ULM’s Student Government Association, will host Water Sweep 2026 on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Scott Plaza (the ULM fountain) to remove litter; volunteers must register as supplies are limited.

Kiroli Park Day is a free event offering bounce houses, live music, and food trucks for families in West Monroe.

It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 (sponsors, vendors, and volunteers are welcome).

Broadway's musical Come From Away debuts preview performances from Sept.

3-6 and will run Sept. 10-13 at Strauss Theatre Center in Monroe (the show is based on true 9/11 events that highlight community resilience).

The West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series returns with five free concerts from noon to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion at Seventh Square — behind the Farmers Market — starting today.

Local artists perform each Wednesday in September while Newk’s Eatery offers bagged lunches on a first-come, first-served basis.

Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce will host the North Louisiana Sustainability Summit at the University of Louisiana Monroe’s The Hanger facility on Oct.

2–3, where local and state speakers will discuss rural sustainability and economic development.

Monroe City Schools Superintendent Sam Moore III and local law enforcement are urging parents today to actively monitor children’s phones and social media accounts — a step to prevent online predators as students return to class.

Officials note that close oversight is essential for youth safety.

Ouachita Green was awarded a $8,500 Healthy Communities Grant to support local efforts in making Ouachita Parish greener.

The grant, funded by the State of Louisiana and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, will help defray costs for their household hazardous waste event.

CABLE (Communities Acting to Benefit Louisiana’s Elderly) is hosting its sixth annual free health fair today in Monroe to offer free health screenings and wellness information to seniors.

Delhi Hospital officials broke ground on a state-of-the-art, $90 million facility on Monday.

The two-year project, partly funded by USDA Rural Development, will expand emergency and pediatric care so rural residents no longer need to travel to Monroe for specialized treatment while the hospital remains fully operational.

ULM coach Bryant Vincent held his Week 1 press conference on Monday+ he detailed the team’s strategy for the upcoming game against Mississippi State.