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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.

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.

Jun 24, 2026

Two Tourism Grants Open to Eligible Organizations

Discover Monroe-West Monroe’s (DMWM) Tourism Development & Marketing Grant and Capital Outlay Improvement Grant applications are due July 31, 2026.

Jun 18, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Announces $50k for 50 – The Ouachita Experience Fund

Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) is announcing the $50k for 50 – The Ouachita Experience Fund for businesses and organizations creating tourism-related projects.

Jun 17, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Releases its 2026 Visitor Guide

The official 2026 Visitor Guide hit Discover Monroe-West Monroe’s (DMWM) office on Wednesday morning!

Jun 12, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Launches Phase II of Ouachita Paddling Trails

Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) is celebrating the launch of Phase II on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Cheniere Lake Area 3, located at 178 LA-3033, West Monroe, LA 71292.

Jun 05, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Launches Phase II of Ouachita Paddling Trails

Phase II includes the addition of new trails as well as the opening of a brand-new kayak launch at the same location.

Jun 03, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe to Host LHSAA State Tennis and Powerlifting Championships

Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) has been approved to host the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Tennis and Powerlifting Championships for 2027 and 2028.

Jun 02, 2026

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Welcomes Summer 2026 Interns

Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) is welcoming aboard three interns for Summer 2026.

May 29, 2026

Sheila Snow Receives Destination Management Executive Designation

Vice President of Marketing and Communications Sheila Snow of Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) has earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation, the only certification program specifically designed for the destination management…