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.

In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.

How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? It's just one of a number of questions that older Americans face when they are looking to buy a home later in life.

The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.