By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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Bulls raced through the streets of downtown Monroe on June 24, 2017 at the inaugural Bulls in the Streets event, presented by Flying Tiger Brewery. Participants donned all white and red handkerchiefs as they ran, walked and jogged the one mile route throughout the downtown area, chased by bat-wieldin...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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Thursday, July 13 marked the groundbreaking of the second location of Iron Cactus in downtown Monroe. Owners Leah and Brad Parker, broke ground along with builders and city officials for the Tex-Mex restaurant’s location on DeSiard Street. Iron Cactus original location is in Calhoun, with the second ...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 31st, 2017
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Homeland Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its West Monroe branch on July 6, 2017. Catfish Charlie’s was on hand with delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, while employees greeted customers and guests with goodies and prizes. The West Monroe location marks the bank’s fourth location,...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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On Saturday, June 3, hundreds of children and adults alike celebrated the grand opening of Smiles Park at Kiroli. This day was the culmination of years in the making, as the West Monroe Civitans Club has had Smiles Park in the works for about four years. The all inclusive park lets children with or w...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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First National Bank held two Customer Appreciation Luncheons at their locations in Monroe and West Monroe. Customers and friends were treated to fried fish, shrimp, oysters, hushpuppies and fries cooked on site with all the trimmings. It is one of the many ways FNB likes say thanks to customers and ...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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On June 1st, art enthusiasts took the streets for the Downtown Gallery Crawl in Monroe and West Monroe. Sugar Gallery featured art as “Unburied Treasure” by artists including Scott Stone, Melanie Douthit, Leah Reitzell, Burg Ransom, Bekah Hardin, Chris Cox and Stacy Medaries. UPSTAIRS Gallery hosted ...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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Women’s heart health takes center stage each year, with the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women series of events. To commemorate the national initiative, Glenwood Regional Medical Center hosted a Go Red For Women luncheon at the West Monroe Convention Center on May 25th. The annual e...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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The boats returned to Bayou DeSiard for another year, in what has quickly become one of Monroe’s signature events. The Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival was held May 13, and spectators turned out to watch teams compete for the top prize, bragging rights as the top Dragon Boat team of the year. First...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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May 6, 2017 was an exciting day for downtown Bastrop. The streets were closed off around the courthouse for the first annual Morehouse May Madness Street Festival. There were many exciting things going on that day from a quilt show, a classic car exhibit, an herbal demonstration, a blacksmith demo...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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Every Saturday this summer, the Farmer’s Market on Tower will host local vendors, farmers and musicians. This venture is the vision of Joe Holyfield and is a true farm to fork market with local vegetables, meats, eggs and more. Each week, there is live music as well. Some of the things you can find a...
