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Apr 12, 2025

USA Today’s 10 best small towns in the South. This Louisiana town made the list

USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 results for the 10 best small towns in the South, and one Louisiana town made it into the top ten.

Mar 08, 2025

The Best College Town in Louisiana

Along the Ouachita River in northern Louisiana, Monroe has long played a role in the state’s economic and academic development.

Sep 26, 2024

All Hail Fall, Y’all!

Now that temperatures are dropping, it's time to get outside and enjoy the South's fall festivals, foliage and food.

Sep 04, 2024

7 Fun Fall Adventures in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana

Located along both banks of the Ouachita River in North Louisiana off I-20, the dual-city destination of of Monroe-West Monroe, always has a reason to celebrate and share its foodways, its five…

Aug 30, 2024

La Nouvelle Louisiane

New and noteworthy people and places in Louisiana

Aug 30, 2024

A Guide to Louisiana’s Football Towns and Teams

In Monroe, relax at the circa-1847 Logtown Estate bed and breakfast surrounded by pecan trees and the Ouachita River or the historic Hamilton House Inn in West Monroe, close to antique shops…

Aug 11, 2024

50+ Best Christmas Events in the Southeast (2024)

There’s no place like the holidays in the South! From lights on the water and boat parades to Santa train rides and snow, the Southeast is full of driving-distance destinations that are…

Aug 03, 2024

Tap Into Louisiana’s Best Breweries

As summer lingers well into fall here in the South, the byways and backroads beckon us to explore. A great way to experience our diverse culture is to visit the many craft…

Jul 07, 2024

Boutique Escapes

Some Southern towns and cities combine historic charm with a backdrop of scenic nature views. We’ve created a list of some of these cities because they have so much to offer. Whether…

May 15, 2024

NJCAA Division 1 National Track and Field Championships this weekend in Monroe, La.

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 National Track and Field Championships will be held May 16-18 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Brown Stadium.

May 10, 2024

The Dyrt Announces the 2024 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the Southeast Region

The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the 2024 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of…

May 08, 2024

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Welcomes NJCAA Track & Field Championships

The National Junior College Athletic Association will host its Division 1 National Track & Field Championships May 16–18 at Brown Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.