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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Ruston beats West Monroe 41-14 to close the regular season

Plus, Chennault Fest balloons and the Walk to End Alzheimer's at ULM today

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Ruston rolls past West Monroe 41-⁠14 behind Dalen Powell's 220 yards

Ruston outgained West Monroe 451 yards to 230

451Total yards230
8.2Yards per play4.7
41Points14

Source: Ruston Daily Leader

If you missed it, Ruston beat West Monroe 41-14 Friday night at Rebel Stadium. It's the Bearcats' fifth straight win over the Rebels. Dalen Powell ran 22 times for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Ruston finishes the regular season 8-2, and West Monroe is 6-4 heading into the playoffs.

Ruston came in needing to climb from No. 5 to No. 4 for a first-round bye. The Rebels arrived riding three straight shutouts. Powell said, "Last game (2025), I came out in the second half. It felt good to finish the whole game with my guys." Hanna Newspapers said Ruston pulled away late.

  • Ruston touchdowns: six on eight drives
  • West Monroe third downs: 3 of 11
  • First score: Powell's 46-yard run made it 7-0

Powell and the ground game ran the night

220 yards
for Powell on 22 rushes
316
rushing yards for Ruston as a team
10 of 12
third downs converted by Ruston
87 yards
on Powell's late touchdown run

Source: Ruston Daily Leader

Also on the Friday slate, KNOE previewed No. 1 Neville (8-0) at No. 30 Wossman (4-5) and Franklin Parish at Tioga. You can find every Week 10 score involving Monroe-area teams on The News-Star's site.

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Alzheimer's walk

The Monroe/West Monroe Walk to End Alzheimer's is today at at ULM. If you're driving near campus, these roads close from 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Northeast Dr. between the bridge and Warhawk Way, Warhawk Way between Northeast Dr. and Peyton Dr., and Bon Aire Dr. between Peyton Dr. and Northeast Dr. KNOEKEDM

Three road sections close for the walk from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

ULM campus

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.9 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.
  • 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Campus roads closed for the walk
Date
Sat., Nov. 7
Venue
The Grove at ULM

Sources: KNOE, KEDM

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9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Campus roads closed for the walk
DateSat., Nov. 7
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Chennault Fest

Ten hot air balloons are at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum at 701 Kansas Lane through today. Gates are open 3 to 8:30 p.m., and a shuttle runs from the parking signs. KNOE

Water project

The City of Monroe will hold a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Mon., Nov. 9, at Thomas Avenue and Georgia Street. The project added new water lines, fire hydrants and drainage, plus street repaving and sidewalk repairs. MyArkLaMiss

Casey Sanders

West Monroe High School has named its weight room the Casey Sanders Strength Complex. Sanders spent 31 seasons with the Rebels, and he was honored Friday, Nov. 6. Hanna Newspapers also covered the honor. KNOEThe News-StarHanna Newspapers

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Paws of Northeast Louisiana's free drive-thru vaccination event continues Saturday in West Monroe. Friday's event also gave out pet supplies, food, treats, medications and identification tags. KNOE

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  1. Mon., Nov. 9LHSAA playoff brackets are out for Monroe-area teams
  2. Sun., Nov. 8ULM edges Arkansas State 19-17 and Neville takes the No. 1 seed
  3. Fri., Nov. 6Christmas on the River guide is out, and Scouts want your nonperishable food
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Monroe water main repair tonight means a boil water advisory
  5. Wed., Nov. 4ULM men fall 83-78 to Central Michigan in the Ryan Cross opener
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Ruston beats West Monroe 41-14 to close the regular season

Plus, Chennault Fest balloons and the Walk to End Alzheimer's at ULM today

The TLDR

  1. Ruston beats West Monroe 41-14 behind Dalen Powell's 220 yards
  2. Walk to End Alzheimer's closes ULM roads 9 to 10:30 a.m.
  3. Chennault Fest gates are open 3 to 8:30 p.m. today
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