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Monroe
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church celebrated 151 years of faith in Monroe as it continued its mission from a plantation schoolhouse and expanded under Reverend Henry Woods with a fellowship hall, education center and outreach programs—now Pastor DeRon Talley leads youth empowerment services, food and clothes ministry, and a fitness program for seniors serving hundreds of families each year. KNOE
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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Monroe Civic Center — Experience the enchanting ballet adaptation of Cinderella featuring international dancers and stunning costumes.
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Ainsley's Angels 10th Annual Rolling On The River 5K
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM — 501 Mane St, West Monroe, LA — Registration starting from $2.99 — Celebrate inclusivity with a fun 5K featuring in-person and virtual options.
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Ancestral Artistry Film Screening
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum — General Admission — Explore the influence of African and Creole architecture in Louisiana through a special film screening and Q&A session.
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Dylan Scott Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Monroe Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of country music with rising star Dylan Scott.
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Barak Shriners' Circus
All day — Barak Shrine Temple — Pricing varies — Experience an enchanting circus with majestic elephants, daring trapeze acts, and whimsical clowns.
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Football Match: South Alabama Jaguars vs. UL Monroe Warhawks
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Malone Stadium — Cost info not specified — Witness a thrilling matchup between South Alabama and UL Monroe in college football action.
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Century Next Welcomes Weston L. Bass to Board of Directors
Century Next Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Weston L. Bass (Wes Bass) to our Board of Directors. Since 2019, Wes has served as a valued member of the Century Next Bank Ouachita Parish Advisory Board, offering trusted guidance and deep local insight.
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