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🌱 How did West Monroe pull off its thrilling 42-36 comeback win?
West Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, West Monroe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did West Monroe pull off its thrilling 42-36 comeback win?
- How a West Monroe ministry is welcoming Hispanic families in their language.
Also on today's calendar: West Monroe at West Ouachita and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here's the Week 4 high school football roundup across the Monroe area (thenewsstar.com) — West Monroe High’s football team pulled off a dramatic 42-36 comeback win to move to 3-1, powered by big plays from Tre King, Jordan Coleman, and a clutch interception by Quinton Carter. The roundup also highlights other northeast Louisiana high school results, setting the stage for West Monroe’s important upcoming matchup with Neville after both teams’ strong Week 4 performances. 
• Two local women share their faith, culture and roots during Hispanic Heritage Month (myarklamiss.com) — In West Monroe, two immigrant women from Peru and Ecuador are helping build a Spanish-language ministry that welcomes Hispanic families at McClendon Baptist Church in Monroe. They describe how sharing services in Spanish, food, and traditions helps newcomers feel at home in northeast Louisiana and encourages local children to value their language and heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
📸 Around West Monroe
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Upcoming Events in
West Monroe
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★ Featured events ★
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Downsville at West Ouachita →
4061 Caples, West Monroe
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
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Fall Brown Bag Concert →
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Downtown Gallery Crawl →
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5:00 pm -
West Monroe at West Ouachita →
4061 Caples, West Monroe
6:30 pm -
Northeast Baptist School Rummage Sale →
Highland Baptist Church, 1509 Arkansas Road, West Monroe
6:00 am -
The Black Sheep Tour →
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3245 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe
7:00 pm -
The Black Sheep Tour - SOLD OUT →
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3245 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe
7:00 pm -
Market on the Square →
West Monroe, LA Calendar, 1700 N 7th St, West Monroe -
Saturday Recycling →
West Monroe, LA Calendar, 607 Grantham Ave., West Monroe
9:00 am -
Celtic Festival →
Lazarre Park, 703 S Riverfront, West Monroe
10:00 am -
Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival →
West Monroe, LA Calendar, 703 S. Riverfront, West Monroe
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 West Monroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BRICK CONVENTION | LEGO Fan Expo | Monroe, LA →
Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dean at WDL Handy Services did an excellent job on several home repairs and the installation of a storm door at my house.
He was professional, dependable, reasonably priced, and took the time to explain every step of the work. The quality of his craftsmanship was… (Nextdoor D'arbonne Hills)
- International Paper, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Electrician in West Monroe. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in West Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monroe
- Friday Night Blitz: Week 4 scores, highlights, and big plays across the area (knoe.com)
- Ochsner LSU Health Monroe announces partnership with ULM Athletics providing sports medicine care (myarklamiss.com)
- Renovated Sugar Hall to reopen at ULM during homecoming week (knoe.com)
Choudrant
- Men's Golf Heads to Argent Financial Classic (troytrojans.com)
Ruston
- North Louisiana volunteers packed over 24,000 meals for 9/11 Day of Service (lincolnparishjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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