Heading to Little Rock next week and considering a stop in one of these towns. Seems like Monroe is $tuck in a time warp, so leaning towards Vicksburg where I can at least gamble and have fun.
While Monroe doesn't have gambling, we do have some great restaurants and boutiques. A couple restaurants sometimes have live music, but it's hit or miss. Also, the Big Fair is in town until the 23rd.
I'm a little biased, but we also have some of the nicest, most respectful guys I've ever met in the hobby!