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🌱 How did Homer’s defense completely shut down D’Arbonne Woods?
You won't want to miss Plain Dealing Varsity Football @ Homer on the Homer Patch calendar

Hey there, Homer! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Homer's defense completely shut down D'Arbonne Woods?
Also on today's calendar: Ouachita Christian at Homer and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Loyola's Restovich, Ascension Catholic's Folse Named Week 4 Players of the Week (geauxpreps.com) — Homer Pelicans fans can celebrate a dominant 52-0 home shutout that earned the team a shout-out in GeauxPreps' statewide Week 4 awards recap. While Loyola's Bryce Restovich and Ascension Catholic's Kohen Folse took top individual honors, Homer's defense was praised for completely stifling D'Arbonne Woods and building momentum ahead of tough upcoming matchups.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer
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★ Featured events ★
- Plain Dealing Varsity Football @ Homer →
Homer High School, 1008 N Main St, Homer
7:00 pm
Friday October 30
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Other local events
- Ouachita Christian at Homer →
Homer High School, 1008 N Main, Homer
7:00 pm - Calvary Baptist Academy at Homer →
Homer High School, 1008 N Main, Homer
7:00 pm - Green Oaks at Homer →
Homer High School, 1008 N Main, Homer
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lakeside Jr./Sr. High Homecoming
Webster Parish Minden, LA 71055 - North Caddo at Glenbrook →
Glenbrook, 1674 Country Club Cir, Minden
7:00 pm - Jonesboro-Hodge at Arcadia →
Arcadia, 967 Daniel, Arcadia
7:00 pm - Minden Farmer's Market →
Minden Main Street, 520 Broadway St, Minden
8:00 am - SEEDS Women's Center Annual Fundraising Banquet →
MINDEN CIVIC CENTER, 520 Broadway St, Minden
6:00 pm - Haynesville at Glenbrook →
Glenbrook, 1674 Country Club Cir, Minden
7:00 pm - 2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run →
Minden LA - Where Past Meets Promise: An Afternoon of Stories & Celebration →
220 W Union St, Minden
1:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A.W. Chesterton Company posted a job opening for A/R Machinist II - 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 12:00 AM) in Minden. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Minden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minden
- Minden Lions sell out Saturday to fund community projects (websterparishjournal.com)
- First Methodist Church seeks community volunteers for annual Pumpkin Patch (press-herald.com)
- Saving doesn't have to be uncomfortable (websterparishjournal.com)
Ruston
- Snippets from a Master Gardener: Ruston's Butterfly Garden (lincolnparishjournal.com)
Ok Homer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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