Daily editionSaturday, October 26th, 2024
Good morning, Monroe.
The Morning Monroe Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
Community
The Family Day Out Prevention Festival in West Monroe will offer health screenings, activities, and a costume contest on October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverbend Community Health Park.
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North Monroe Baptist Church inaugurated a new restoration center to support foster and adoptive families with resources and reunification preparation.
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Monroe is hosting the annual Boo at the Zoo and a new event, Historic Haunts, to provide Halloween season fun with a focus on costumes, candy, animals, and exploring local history and paranormal activity.
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The Walmart Supercenter in Monroe has been remodeled and will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 25, featuring a ribbon-cutting, community grants totaling $13,000, and a new local mural.
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The River Cities Humane Society for Cats is gearing up for its Tails at Twilight event on October 26.
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Sports
The upcoming game between the undefeated OCS Eagles and the 5-2 Mangham Dragons is highlighted as the Game of the Week, stirring local excitement.
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Monroe Events
Boo with the Krewe: Trick or Treating at KOJ Den
Thursday, October 31st, 2024 · Experience a delightful Halloween celebration with trick or treating through the KOJ floats at the 4th annual Boo with the Krewe event.
RMEC 2024 Registration: Empowering Healthcare Excellence
Friday, November 1st, 2024 · Experience the Region III Medical Education Conference focusing on empowering healthcare and advocating for excellence hosted by VCOM in Louisiana.
1st Annual Race for Renewal 5k
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 · Experience a community-focused 5k Walk/Run dedicated to supporting the homeless through the Renewal Center in Monroe, Louisiana.
High School Football: Ouachita Christian Eagles vs Oak Grove LA Tigers
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 · Experience an exciting football match as the Ouachita Christian Eagles take on the Oak Grove LA Tigers in a showcase of high school athletics.
Lainey Wilson with Ian Munsick and Zach Top
Friday, November 15th, 2024 · Experience an electrifying night of music featuring Lainey Wilson alongside Ian Munsick and Zach Top at the Monroe Civic Center.
Red River Region Autocross/Solo Events 8 and 9
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 · Experience the excitement of autocross racing at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, Louisiana, organized by SCCA - Red River Region.
Monroe Moccasins vs Mississippi Sea Wolves
Friday, November 22nd, 2024 · Experience an exciting hockey matchup between the Monroe Moccasins and the Mississippi Sea Wolves at the Monroe Civic Center.
Monroe Moccasins vs Port Huron Prowlers: Hockey Night
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 · Experience an exciting hockey showdown as the Monroe Moccasins take on the Port Huron Prowlers at the Monroe Civic Center.