MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Alley Park hosted a Twin City holiday kick-off. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell discuss events that’ll be taking place in Monroe and West Monroe.

Mayor Ellis believes the public should support local businesses, along with small vendors. Mayor Mitchell says the mayors are working together to bring more shoppers into the area throughout the holiday season.

“We urge all of our residents when they’re out and about, shop local, that way those dollars are recirculated back in our community, those small business vendors who really had the courage to go out and start their own business,” says Mayor Ellis. “Participate where you live, get out and enjoy pancake day is tomorrow. I am a Kiwanian. I’ll be over there. The government doesn’t do everyt

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