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Monroe
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Monroe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A national violence-prevention movement called The Funeral Is Cancelled is planning to come to Monroe soon — organizers say they want local residents to help address crime. KNOE
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club’s 70th annual Pancake Day event served children and others in need in Ouachita Parish and Northeast Louisiana. Club president Jana Nelson said the organization supports local kids with donations and scholarships—giving over $24,000 to nonprofits last year. KNOE
- ➤ Hotel Monroe is planning its first Christmas season with festive events in November and December — including a Friendsgiving rooftop gathering with signature cocktails, a wreath-making workshop on November 30, daily 'Coco in the Courtyard' displays starting December 4, and a mistletoe martinis event set to coincide with downtown fireworks. MyArkLaMiss
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 2025 Louisiana Delta Comic Con will be held Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at West Monroe Convention Center—901 Ridge Ave, where fans will enjoy comic, anime, gaming and pop culture attractions including artist meetups, cosplay contests and tournaments. KEDM
- ➤ The University of Louisiana-Monroe’s 31 Ambassadors will host their 7th annual Hawktober Fest on November 6 from 6–9 p.m. at The Grove on 4709 Bon Aire Dr—tickets cost $15 for students and $25 for community members, and the event will feature beer tasting for guests aged 21 or older, mocktails, live music, German food samples, and festival games. MyArkLaMiss
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On November 3, 2025, the Ouachita Parish School Board announced the Student of the Year winners from parish schools for the 2025-26 school year—recognizing outstanding academic achievements across elementary, middle, and high schools. MyArkLaMiss
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 500 Ouachita Parish Police Jury employees (and their families) now can use the new Employee Health Services Clinic that will help them get checkups and manage chronic conditions while saving taxpayer money. Parish officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at (10:00 a.m.) today to mark its opening. KNOE
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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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