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Monroe
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local animal shelters will hold an adopt-a-thon at Petsense on Cypress Street in West Monroe on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the event will offer cats, dogs and reptiles up for adoption from shelters such as the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter and the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe. KNOE
- ➤ In Ferriday, Joey and Lacy Bryan started nonprofit Unbridled Love — named to honor their daughter Lilly Anne who fought cancer but died from treatment effects — to raise funds for medical education scholarships and support local families with children facing illness. MyArkLaMiss
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sam’s Club in Monroe will extend its Sunday hours—opening at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.—after members asked for more shopping time. Plus members will have early access from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe readers can enjoy a coastal escape at LuLu’s, where owner Lucy Buffett began with a small gumbo shack and now operates restaurants in Gulf Shores, Destin, and Myrtle Beach — her Winter Gumbo blends Gulf Coast seafood with Louisiana spices passed down from her grandmother’s kitchen. The restaurant serves as a favorite getaway for North Louisiana families seeking a taste of home during fall and winter. MyArkLaMiss
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local officials warned high school students in Ouachita Parish about Junior/Senior Prank Wars planned for Oct. 13-17 and stressed that pranks causing damage or trespassing could lead to criminal charges. KNOE
- ➤ The ULM Museum of Natural History will host guest speaker Aubra L. Lee, Ph.D. on Thursday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the museum STEAM room at Hanna Hall, 708 University Ave.—the free event celebrates Archaeology Month and will share new insights about the Troyville mound complex in Catahoula Parish. MyArkLaMiss
- ➤ Visitors to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo can learn about Ossabaw Island hogs that came from Iberia and adapted to drink salt water—zoo staff offer a boat ride that lets guests safely view these animals used in diabetes research. MyArkLaMiss
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On October 10, Monroe City Council members Rodney McFarland, Verbon Muhammad, Sr, and Juanita Woods presented a $20,000 check from the council budget to the Northeast Louisiana Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation—an organization that for over 40 years has helped provide better healthcare in 12 parishes—so that services and education can be upgraded. KNOE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Ouachita High School made its first appearance in Week 6 of the Downs Law Firm Cheerleader Challenge—joining other local schools in the contest. KNOE
- ➤ Week 6 of Friday Night Blitz brought high-stakes football games where teams battled with intense rivalries and made big plays that thrilled fans — players showed emerging talent as they pushed for a postseason spot. KNOE
- ➤ On Friday night in Ruston, the Bearcats defeated the Ouachita Lions in the Farm Bureau’s Game of the Week with a final score of 21—14. Keilan Davis recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown while Ahmad Hudson caught a 26—yard pass and Jaden Anding secured the win with a key interception. KNOE
- ➤ Friday Night Blitz Week 6 delivered high-stakes football showdowns with rival teams exchanging pivotal plays that pushed them closer to the postseason. Louisiana state treasurer John Fleming visited the Monroe VFW to answer members' questions, adding a government update to a busy night of action. KNOE
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Claiborne Christian Baseball Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. — Claiborne Christian School — Fundraiser for the baseball team — All levels welcome to enjoy a fun day of pickleball.
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Fall Bash
10 PM — Camp Alabama — Family-friendly event — Experience carnival games, horseback riding, and more at this exciting gathering.
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