Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Northeast Louisiana has revived its Food for Our Friends program — offering grocery gift cards to furloughed federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown. Local donors may contribute by purchasing gift cards at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, or Walmart and dropping them off at United Way offices in Monroe or Ruston — ensuring prompt support to those affected. MyArkLaMiss
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Francis Medical Center unveiled a new marble statue of St. Francis of Assisi gifted by the FMOLH Board of Trustees just outside the Emergency Room — the six-foot-tall statue reminds patients and staff of the hospital’s commitment to compassionate care. MyArkLaMiss
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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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