Newk's Eatery in West Monroe Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with ''Give Back Day'' Benefiting Children
Newk's Eatery in West Monroe is proud to announce its 10-year anniversary celebration on Friday, August 8, 2025, which will include a special "Give Back Day" to support the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana. A portion of the proceeds from all sales on this day will be donated directly to the local nonprofit organization, aiding their vital programs for children and families. Since opening its doors a decade ago, Newk's Eatery in West Monroe has become a household name and beloved community
Downtown Gallery Crawl Returns August 7 with Art, Community & Summer Vibes
Art lovers and culture seekers are invited to experience the vibrant energy of downtown as the Downtown Gallery Crawl returns on Thursday, August 7, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Hosted by the non-profit Downtown Arts Alliance, this free event showcases the creativity of North Louisiana through a lively mix of gallery openings, local artists, and engaging community spaces. The Crawl transforms both downtown Monroe and West Monroe into walkable hubs of expression—where visitors can explore a diverse range
ULM alumni family honors father with endowed communication scholarship
The Tianyu Wang Endowed Scholarship in Communication has been established at the ULM Foundation thanks to a generous gift from The Tan Family. The announcement was made at a check presentation at the Laird Weems Center on July 2, 2025. Mr. Tianyu Wang dedicated his life to documenting the lives, culture, and voices of the people in Shaanxi Province through photography and journalism. He believed strongly in the power of storytelling to connect communities and inspire change. The scholarship
Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana Distributes Record-Breaking 480 Backpacks at Super Sat
The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Super Saturday Back 2 School Bash + Backpack Giveaway, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Origin Bank Family Garden at the Children’s Coalition. This year's event set a new record, with 480 backpacks filled with essential school supplies distributed to children from across Northeast Louisiana, significantly surpassing last year's total. The free, family-fun event, which is consistently the
ULM TRIO SSS program receives $1.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Education
The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is among the institutions chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a TRIO grant for Student Support Services (SSS). The University will receive $272,364 per year for five years, totaling $1,361,820, to enhance student support and assist first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities in achieving success and graduation. ULM has been a recipient of the federally funded TRIO SSS grant to support traditional and non-traditional
88.7 The Cross Partners with One Kingdom to Provide Relief to Texas Flood Victims
Community Invited to Donate Gift Cards to Help Families Recover with Dignity West Monroe, LA — In response to the devastating flooding in parts of Texas, 88.7 The Cross is partnering with Whites Ferry Road Church and their One Kingdom Disaster Relief Team to provide meaningful, personal support to families in crisis. The station is inviting listeners and the broader community to participate in a two- week relief drive, collecting gift cards to stores like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, or Visa. These
