Discover Monroe-West Monroe (DMWM) is welcoming aboard Haughton native Sabrina McKinney as the new Destination Development Specialist. Sabrina began her role in the Operations Department on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Prior to joining the DMWM staff, she worked as the Director of Strategic Operations at Paragon Press where she focused on workflow improvement, creative marketing solutions, and cost analysis. Through her experience in commercial print, project coordination and community-focused
The Land of Lights in Downtown West Monroe is now officially opening on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, visitors and locals in Ouachita Parish can freely walk through a magical wonderland of light displays at the entrance at the Corner of Cotton and Pine Street in West Monroe. Special appearances of Christmas characters will be available for photos on some Saturday nights during the holiday season. Three built in photo opportunities at the Land of Lights include