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Ilunga Mbuyi Named LSWA Field Athlete of the Year
BATON ROUGE, La. -- ULM's Eunice Ilunga Mbuyi was voted 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Field Athlete of the Year following a statewide vote of media and sports information directors. Ilunga Mbuyi earned All-American honors in the triple jump after a seventh-place finish in the NCAA championships with a season-best...
Two Calcasieu educators honored for excellence
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two Calcasieu Parish educators are being recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching. Saturday the Louisiana Department of Education celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala at the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Louisiana Democrats endorse Fields for new majority-Black congressional district
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee voted Saturday to formalize its support for state Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, in his bid to return to congress in the state’s new majority-Black 6th Congressional District. Fields got the state party’s official nod alongside...
Monroe man found with firearms, high-capacity magazines sentenced to prison
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Monroe man convicted of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition was recently sentenced to just under four years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown said Vonterrius White, 32, was arrested by the Monroe Police Department in...
Cedar Creek gridiron preseason notebook
With the start of fall practice just over a week away, Cedar Creek head coach William Parkerson sat down with me to talk about the upcoming season for the Cougars. Below are some of the nuggets that came from our one-on-one conversation. Report Date: The Cougars will report on August...
Town of Jonesboro announces Utility Bills now can be paid with Debit/Credit Cards
When J. “Spike” Harris ran for office of Mayor of Jonesboro, one promise he made to residents was that he would strive to move the town forward in the many areas that needed attention. Since the Town of Jonesboro has seen major advances in critical areas such as...
Louisiana Tech unveil new video board at Joe Aillet Stadium
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Fans and donors gathered to watch the unveiling and use of a new video board inside Joe Aillet stadium, home of the Louisiana Tech football team. The showing had graphic displays and highlight videos which will be used during the season. Head coach Sonny Cumbie and athletic director Ryan Ivey are both excited for its use during the football season.
50 Cent and Keith Sweat Engage in Fiery Exchange
50 Cent and Keith Sweat had engaged in a fiery exchange over the singer's scheduled appearance at 50's Humor & Harmony Weekend and Keith's upcoming New York City event. 50 Cent and Keith Sweat got into a heated argument on Instagram over the singer's scheduled appearance at 50's Humor & Harmony Weekend event in Shreveport, Louisiana on Aug. 8-11. Sweat is supposed to perform at the 50 Cent & Friends Concert on Aug. 10, but it might not happen now.
Weekend Sports Roundup: Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp and College updates
West Monroe, LA. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Jeremy Bryant recaps the highlight moments from around the Arklamiss including the annual Wilbert Ellis Baseball camp that gave over 100 campers the opportunity to learn the game of baseball from the former legendary Grambling State Baseball coach. Shifting over to the gridiron to check in on college […]
NBC 10 News at 6: Miss Louisiana visits the NBC 10 studios to discuss the 61st Farmerville Watermelon Festival
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Jadyn Maloney and Mya Holloway sit down with Miss Louisiana 2024, Olivia Grace George, to discuss the 61st annual Watermelon Festival in Farmerville, La. For more information, watch the video above.
On This Day: Shreveport all-star baseball team battled professional women at Fair Grounds Field
More than 5,000 fans were drawn to Fair Grounds Field on this day 30 years ago, when the Colorado Silver Bullets, a women’s professional baseball team, faced Shreveport's Over-30 All-Stars. Former Centenary baseball coach Andy Watson was the hero. His three-run triple proved to be the difference in the...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
Major Change in Louisiana Forecast This Week – Tropics Active
There has been a tale of two summers across Louisiana, at least it sure seems that way. If you reside along the I-20 corridor in a town such as Shreveport, Monroe, or Tallulah you've been mostly hot with occasional outbreaks of strong to severe storms. If you live along the...
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