The 1725 acres of corn, soybeans, and timber in nearby Morehouse Parish have been planted and worked for nearly 160 years. They are one example of how a university’s greatest gifts might come from its friends, alumni, and supporters within the community. An...

The Heritage of India Society in Monroe, Louisiana, is a local organization dedicated to promoting Indian culture and heritage. Founded in 1999, it aims to educate the public about Indian culture and traditions, while also fostering a sense of community among those...

In 1955, a group of visionary builders saw the need to form a local organization dedicated to advancing the home building industry. Their aspirations and hard work paved the way for the chartering of Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, with affiliations...

Jack Blitch graduated from ULM in 1971 with a degree in Construction Management. After going to work for Disney in Orlando, Florida, Mr. Blitch became a Project Management Executive for the company and head of the Walt Disney Imagineers. He retired after many years...

Noe was born on December 21, 1890, near West Point, Kentucky. He made his fortune in oil and ran for the Louisiana State Senate at the request of Huey Long. He was chosen as president pro tempore of the senate and succeeded to the governorship to finish out Allen’s...

During his career, James Cofer has been the president of two universities (University of Louisiana at Monroe and Missouri State University); was the chief financial officer at Murray State; and at various times oversaw the fiscal affairs for the statewide university...

James “Brian” Gregory was an honor graduate of Neville High School where he played varsity football. He received his bachelor’s degree in General Studies and his master’s degree in History from ULM. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society. At...

Mr. Kalil, the son of immigrant parents from Lebanon, held the Rayville, Louisiana, mayor’s post; from 1970 until 1994. For ten years prior to that, from 1960 until his election as mayor in 1970, he was a member of the Board of Aldermen. Active in state levels as...

Senator John Breaux was born in Crowley, Louisiana, and attended ULL and LSU Law School. After graduation, he practiced law and then served as an assistant to then U.S. Representative, Edwin Edwards. In 1972, Breaux was elected to the U.S. Congress in a special...

Miss Tollett was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and the salutatorian of her class. She graduated from NLU with a degree in elementary education. She was a 5th grade teacher at Green Elementary School in Clear Creek, TX.

Justice Marcus R. Clark was born on February 24, 1956, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Gerald and Hilda Clark. He credits his dad, Gerald, for preparing him best for his work in public service by teaching him the importance of a strong work ethic at an early age, while...

Katie Hogan was a Co-Valedictorian at Neville High School before graduating from the ULM Construction Management Program in 2014. Katie also received her MBA from LSUS in 2021. Katie has lived in Houston since graduating from ULM working for a Commercial and Civil...

Dorothey Phillis Hall DeGree, known as Kitty DeGree, was a real estate developer, civic figure, and philanthropist in her adopted city of Monroe, Louisiana.. In the last years of her life, she was the largest single donor to the University of Louisiana Monroe. Born...

Lauren was a 2011 graduate of Bastrop High School during which time she enjoyed cheerleading for the Bastrop Rams. She was a senior in the Dental Hygiene program at University of Louisiana Monroe at the time of her passing.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans was a generous philanthropist and accomplished businesswoman. She was the wife of Joseph B. Whitehead, one of the original bottlers of Coca-Cola. At his death, she assumed management of his business affairs,...

LIPA is dedicated to the continuing growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy, representing the professional and proprietary interests of community pharmacists throughout Louisiana. We work to rigorously uphold the right of free enterprise, and are...

The Louisiana Surplus Line Association was established in 1958 as a vehicle to promote communication, education and professionalism within the Louisiana surplus line community.

LWD was established in 1979 as a Full line Pharmaceutical Wholesale who deals with only independent pharmacies. We currently service around 250 pharmacies across the states of Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. We have a proprietary ordering system called LWDRX.com,...

Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault was a World War II leader of the famed Flying Tigers in China, for whom Chennault Air Force Base, Lake Charles, La., is named. He was born Commerce, Texas, 1890; died New Orleans, La., July 27, 1958. Claire Chennault, legendary hero of...

This scholarship was established by Eye Associates of Northeast Louisiana and The Surgery Center of West Monroe. Mary Sue will be forever honored for: Her tireless dedication to Eye Associates of Northeast Louisiana and The Surgery Center of West Monroe; Her...

This scholarship was established by family and friends as a memorial to Mauri Anne Hancock, a native of Monroe and a seventh generation great-granddaughter of Don Juan Filhiol, the founder of Fort Miro (Monroe). She was a member of the Daughters of the American...

Merlin Reiser had $6000 in his bank account when he moved his young family to Monroe, Louisiana, to open the area’s first Sonic drive-in in 1977. Over the next four decades, The Reiser Group became one the largest franchisers within the Sonic system with 38...

Michael Walsworth graduated from ULM with a general studies degree and went on to work in real estate and soft drink bottling industries. He was elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 2007 representing District 33. He served from in the Louisiana House of...

The Miller Lite First Amendment Open First Generation Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship was established by the Miller Lite Amendment Open golf tournament and its executive director, Dr. Richard L. Baxter. Its goal is to provide scholarships to deserving...

Monroe-West Monroe BPW is a community of women working to end gender inequality. Our members share an interest in the issues that affect women in Northeast Louisiana and around the world, today. Gender equality is a basic human right, and its achievement brings...

Steven and LeAnn Boyd established the Causey-Boyd Endowed Scholarship, to honor Nolton W. Causey, Jr and his impact to the profession of pharmacy, his community, and future generations of pharmacists. Nolton W. Causey, Jr, alumnus of the ULM College of Pharmacy...

Otto Ernest Passman was born in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana on June 27, 1900. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and from Soule Business College in New Orleans. By 1929, Passman was in Monroe as a distributor of restaurant supplies and...

The Ouachita Parish Women’s Republican Club is not a social organization. Our members are enlightened women who care about government and the political process. We believe that our community, state, and nation are improved when strong Republican men and women serve...

Ouachita Retired Teachers Association is an official sub-division of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association & District X Retired Teachers Association.

Chartered in 1980 by the Pilot Club of Monroe, Louisiana, the Pilot Club of the Twin Cities has long been known for its service in Ouachita Parish. Pilot International encourages and provides opportunities for Youth Development and Leadership around the globe.