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Bayou Jamb 20th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONROE, LA — August 2026 — As Bayou Jamb celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the organization is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Bayou Jamb Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes two individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and the communities they serve. Honorees are selected by Bayou Jamb coaches, making this recognition a meaningful honor from their peers. This year’s honorees are Aaron Dietrich,
Dragonfly Landing, Community Welcome Home Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026CONTACT: Barry C. Stevens, PresidentAbigail Handy-Garcia, Grants/Development Officer Northeast Louisiana Arts Councilbarry@nelaarts.orgabigail@nelaarts.org318.397.6717Dragonfly Landing, Community Welcome Home CelebrationThursday, August 27, 2026 WEST MONROE, La. — The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is excited to announce that the Dragonfly sculpture has
Monroe Chamber Launches Three-Part Leadership Development Series for Northeast Louisiana Business Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2026Monroe Chamber Launches Three-Part Leadership Development Series for Northeast Louisiana Business Leaders Three-session fall pilot will give business owners, managers and emerging leaders practical tools for strengthening teams and developing employeesMONROE, La. — Business leaders across Northeast Louisiana will have a new opportunity this fall to strengthen how they manage workplace relationships, lead through change and develop employees through a three-part
BAYOU JAMB 2026
Date: Monday, August 3, 2026 Contact Name: Patti ThurmonContact Title: Director, Bayou JambContact Info: patti@bayoujamb.comMedia Credentials: Please email bayoujamb@gmail.com or request via Bayou Jamb app. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAYOU JAMB 2026 A special thank you to our Title Sponsors: Mid South Extrusion, Origin Bank and Northeast Suspension and Performance whose corporate sponsorship and partnership allow us to host this incredible event in our community. Bayou Jamb Media Day – Monday,
TOP 20 UNDER 40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCED
TOP 20 UNDER 40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCEDThe Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the NELA Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the 2026 Top 20 Twenty Under 40 Young Professional Awards.The winners are: Jessica Bostic, Feeding Louisiana; Emily Brady, Centric Federal Credit Union; Jiame Brown, The Center for Children & Families; Deano Casola, Dupuy Lincoln Flooring; Lakeysha Doyle, ULM; Liz Gaught, The Center for Children & Families; Ronnie Harrison, Sterlington High School; Nadja
Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals Announces First Annual NELA NEXT Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENortheast Louisiana Young Professionals Announces First Annual NELA NEXT ConferenceMONROE, La. — Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals will host the first annual NELA NEXT Young Professionals Conference on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Louisiana Delta Community College ATC Building, located at 7500 Millhaven Road in Monroe.Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals is a program of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce focused on connecting, developing, and
Stalanda Butcher Becomes Executive Director For ARCO, A Community Resource
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASEStalanda Butcher Becomes Executive Director For ARCO, A Community Resource MONROE, LA- Following the retirement of Roma Kidd, Stalanda Butcher has become the Executive Director of ARCO, A Community Resource, effective July 1. Butcher has over twenty years of experience in child advocacy, strategic planning, and partnership development in the nonprofit industry. Most recently, Butcher was the Chief Advocacy Officer for The Center for Children and Families. She was also the
MONROE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT
7/20/26MONROEREGIONALAIRPORTTOHOSTTSAPRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENTMonroe, LA – Monroe Regional Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at 5400 Operations Road from July 21-24, 2026 at9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-5:00PM. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents.The enrollment
