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The Ouachita Parish Public Library is celebrating Halloween with a month of themed events, from spooky films to a zombie prom, inviting the community to enjoy seasonal fun and creativity.
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Louisiana Delta Community College’s Ruston Campus will host a free, family-friendly STEM Spooktacular on October 23, 2025, featuring hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities, trick-or-treating, and Halloween fun for kids of all ages.
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34 Community Affiliates honored for working to clean up and beautify Louisiana.
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The Living Well Foundation, founded in 2006, invests in medical, dental, and behavioral health initiatives across Ouachita Parish and seven surrounding parishes. With over $10 million reinvested locally, the foundation supports programs like school-based health centers, suicide prevention, dental hygiene clinics, and dementia care. Its annual luncheon on October 23 will highlight 2024 grant projects and introduce the 2025 funding cycle.
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Kiroli Park Turns 100, celebrate a century of Memories on October 18.
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Local Bands and artist will be featured in Alley Park on Friday October 24
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Twin City Entertainment presents Varney Goes Hawaiian, a lighthearted vampire comedy directed by Kristopher Kelley, opening October 17, 2025, at Kayla’s Kitchen, 311 Wood Street in West Monroe.Performances are scheduled for October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, all beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $50 per person and include both dinner and the show. Seating is limited, and reservations are available at www.tc-entertainment.com.Written by Matt Wilkins, Varney Goes Hawaiian follows a quirky cast of vampires who trade their coffins for coconuts and a murder filled plot. Filled with moonlight, satire, and supernatural silliness, this show offers the perfect mix of Halloween spirit and island escapism.“It’s vampires, moonlight, and a lot of laughter — the perfect escape this October,” said Director Kristopher Kelley. “You don’t have to love Halloween to enjoy it — you just have to love a good comedy.”Adding to the community spirit, the October 17 and 18 performances will serve as fundraisers for Downtown West Monroe Revitalization, helping support ongoing efforts to grow and beautify the city’s historic core.
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T he EPA, alongside Louisiana DEQ, continues cleanup efforts in Roseland, LA, following the Smitty’s Supply fire.
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Warhawks drop Sun Belt Game to Coastal Carolina
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ULM will host the 2025 Let Us Dream Conference, uniting leaders to explore collaborative solutions for food security and sustainable communities.
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Archaeology Month in Louisiana: Aubra L. Lee, Ph.D. presents "Troyville"
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The New Music on the Bayou Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with a groundbreaking fall concert at Grace Episcopal Church, showcasing contemporary works performed by students from ULM and Louisiana Tech. The event highlighted experimental compositions, including a graphic notation piece, reflecting the festival’s ongoing commitment to innovation and community engagement.