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ULM men fall 83-78 to Central Michigan as college basketball tips off around Monroe

If you follow the local teams, the college basketball season has officially kicked off, and the area went 3-3 in its openers.

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Central Michigan outscored ULM 51-35 in the second half

43First half32
35Second half51
78Final83

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MoccasinsEight Monroe Moccasins players head home to Canada while the league sorts out immigrationThe Monroe Moccasins announced Monday that eight players will temporarily return home to Canada while the Federal Prospects Hockey League resolves league-wide immigration requirements. Back in Canada, they can sign with other clubs and stay active until officials finalize their visas.Tuesday’s editionRead High School FootballRuston, Sterlington and Ouachita Christian are ranked in the final regular-season LSWA pollThe LSWA's final regular-season poll is out, and several teams you'll know are ranked. Ruston (7-2) moved from No. 5 to No. 4 in Class 5A. Sterlington (6-3) did the same in 3A, and Franklin Parish (6-3) crept from No. 10 to No. 9 in 4A.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • ReopeningThe Saul Adler Recreation Center, Benoit Community Center, Johnson Community Center and Emily P.

    The Saul Adler Recreation Center, Benoit Community Center, Johnson Community Center and Emily P. Robinson Community Center served as polling locations Tuesday. Public access to all four resumes today.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KEDM

  • Chennault FestChennault Fest is set for Nov. 6-7 at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum.

    Chennault Fest is set for Nov. 6-7 at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. The Friday listing runs 3 to 10 p.m. and promises live music and a hot air balloon glow.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Hanna Newspapers, events.yodel.today

  • Race for RenewalThe Renewal Center hosts its 3rd annual Race for Renewal, a 5K run-walk for the homeless, on Sat., Nov.

    The Renewal Center hosts its 3rd annual Race for Renewal, a 5K run-walk for the homeless, on Sat., Nov. 7, in memory of Kay Southern. The listing says the race begins at 9 a.m. at Forsythe Park's Pavilion 1 and costs $35.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KEDM, runsignup.com

  • Pancake DayThe Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita plans its 71st annual Pancake Day for Nov.

    The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita plans its 71st annual Pancake Day for Nov. 10 at First Methodist Church on Loop Road in Monroe.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Hanna Newspapers

  • Recycles DayIf you live in Ouachita Parish, America Recycles Day is Sat., Nov.

    If you live in Ouachita Parish, America Recycles Day is Sat., Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. It's a drive-through, so bring your driver's license to prove parish residency, and a free tree giveaway offers fig, Eagleston Holly, Southern Wax Myrtle and Shumard Oak while supplies last.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KEDM

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ULM men fall 83-78 to Central Michigan in the Ryan Cross opener

Plus, Chennault Fest, the Race for Renewal and a free tree giveaway are all coming up.

The TLDR

  1. ULM men lose 83-78 to Central Michigan in the opener
  2. Louisiana Tech beats Kent State 85-75, and Grambling tops Northern Illinois 89-87
  3. Four Monroe community centers reopen today after Election Day
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