Sep 21, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Nominated for 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2026 CVB Contact: Alana Cooper Phone: 318.387.5691 E-mail: acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org Discover Monroe-West Monroe Nominated for 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award MONROE-WEST MONROE, LA ― The team…

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Sep 17, 2026

LO Sister Conference Brings in More than a Million in Economic Impact

The LO (Live Original) Sister Conference 2026 finished up their Sept. 11 – Sept. 12, 2026, weekend that soared into more than a million dollars in economic impact for Ouachita Parish.

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Sep 16, 2026

Southern Reined Cow Horse Alliance Hosting 4th Annual Louisiana Classic

The Southern Reined Cow Horse Alliance (SRCHA) has saddled up for its 4th Annual Louisiana Classic, bringing more than 900 entries and competitors from 25 states to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center…

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Sep 02, 2026

Twenty Local Restaurants Confirmed for 4th Annual MWM Restaurant Week

MWM Restaurant Week 2026 is set to celebrate food, chefs and locally owned eating joints in Ouachita Parish!

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Aug 13, 2026

The Hotel Monroe Becomes the First Certified Gluten-Free Hotel in U.S.

The Hotel Monroe, a hotel within Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, is the first 100% gluten-free full-service hotel in the U.S., certified by the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP).

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Aug 05, 2026

Landry Vineyards Earns No.1 Spot on List for 2026 Best Places to Camp in the Southeast Region

Landry Vineyards is listed as No. 1 among 10 camping and RV sites on the list for the 2026 Best Places to Camp: Southeast by The Dyrt – an app to find campsites.

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Aug 03, 2026

Monroe-West Monroe Becomes a Finalist for 2026 SportsTravel Award

SportsTravel readers nominated Monroe-West Monroe as a finalist for a 2026 SportsTravel Award in the category of Best Sports Host City!

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Jul 31, 2026

Duck Commander to Host First Drive-In Movie Night

Duck Commander has announced its first Drive-In Movie Night, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the Duck Commander Warehouse, Store & Museum, located at 117 Kings Lane, West Monroe, Louisiana.

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Jul 29, 2026

Louisiana Life Magazine Opens Contest for Best Town in Louisiana

Louisiana Life Magazine is holding its Louisiana Life Best Town Contest for the second year in a row.

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Jul 29, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Accepting MWM Restaurant Week 2026 Applications Through July 31

Discover Monroe-West Monroe is accepting applications for MWM Restaurant Week 2026 from Ouachita Parish restaurants through July 31, 2026.

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Jul 14, 2026

Dixie Baseball to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in Sterlington

Dixie Baseball (DBB), Inc.’s 70th Anniversary is set to take place in Sterlington, July 15-22, 2026, at the Sterlington Sports Complex and University of Louisiana Monroe's University Parks.

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Jul 07, 2026

Youth Baseball Teams Across Seven States to Compete in Monroe During 2026 Babe Ruth Southwest Regional Tournament

The Southwest Region of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is partnering with Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM), Sterlington Sports Complex and Ouachita Sportsplex for the 2026 Southwest Regional Tournament on July 8-12, 2026.

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