BOOM Youth Fraternity will host its first national step show, Battle on the Bayou: Mardi Gras Edition, on Feb. 14, 2026, at Neville High School in Monroe.

A brief update highlighting Monroe’s response to winter storm Fern, recognizing community resilience, the work of city crews, and ongoing efforts to restore power and support residents.

The Chamber of Commerce has expanded the 2026 Building Bridges Teacher Grant Program, doubling the number of $500 classroom grants available. Because of recent weather-related school closures, the deadline to apply has been extended to February 13.

The City of Monroe, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, will host a drive-through disaster relief food distribution to assist residents affected by Winter Storm Fern. The event will provide perishable and nonperishable food items to individuals and families as recovery efforts continue across the community.

Local chambers of commerce in northeast Louisiana partnered with Meta to host a hands-on workshop in Monroe, providing business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits with practical training on Facebook and Instagram advertising tools to strengthen their online presence and grow their businesses.

The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.

The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.

A Secret Service agent saw Ryan Routh with a rifle at a golf course in Florida and fired on him in 2024 as Trump was golfing. He was found guilty of attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate.