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River Center hosts first Capital City Collectibles & Card Show
BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of card traders and several former Louisiana sports stars flocked to the Raising Canes River Center for the first ever Capital City Collectibles & Card Show. Card enthusiasts got to buy and trade cards and memorabilia from sports to superheroes. LSU stars Kevin Faulk and Todd...
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, which was announced Saturday. Heimerman, who fell one...
OPSO arrest man following string of West Monroe vehicle burglaries, residents reminded to lock their vehicles
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, a West Monroe man has been arrested for his involvement in a string of vehicle burglaries. On July 17, OPSO deputies responded to reports after vehicles were burglarized in the Knoll Creek neighborhood. Authorities said all of the burglaries were from “unsecured vehicles, with the suspects only taking money.”
Madison South SweeTees to play 2024 Dixie Softball World Series
JACKSON, Tenn. — The five and six-year-old Madison South SweeTees have earned their spot in the 2024 Dixie Softball World Series. The game will be held on July 26 in West Monroe, Louisiana, with the SweeTees representing Tennessee. To help with expenses, the team has started fundraising. Sunday, the...
Cali Deal named to 2024 SBLive Louisiana All-State Softball Team
Cali Deal of Quitman High School has been selected to the 2024 SBLive Louisiana All-State Softball Team comprised of the top players in the state from all classifications and divisions. The reigning Class B Most Valuable Player (MVP) was selected as a first team utility player after compiling a sparkling 20-3 record and a miniscule 0.98 ERA, while also batting .440 with 4 home runs and 30 RBI to lead QHS to the LHSAA Division V “non-select” state title this past spring.
West Monroe mayor “very happy” about Glenwood’s pending sale
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell says she’s very happy that the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Center is moving forward. Glenwood’s current owner, Steward Health Care, entered voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024. Documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas show...
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
Bonekrusher Youth Program hosting Personal Trainer Job Readiness Program
The program is a partnership with NFPT to offer certification in personal training. During the program, students will learn what it takes to be a successful personal trainer and gain their certification.
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Three Theft Suspects
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying three individuals. On 06/22/2024, two unknown black females and an unknown black male who appears to be dressed as a female entered a store located in Bossier City and stole items from the store. If anyone knows the identity of the three individuals or any information on the case please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
LSU Health Shreveport buying former Sears building
SHREVEPORT, La. - LSU Health Shreveport is growing, and with growth comes the need for new space to conduct their research. LSU Health Shreveport is working hard to expand their research program. The school has already increased research by 25 percent and is running out of research space. "We are...
School supply prices spiking: Monroe residents struggling to keep up
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — School supply prices have spiked by 24% in the past two years. Monroe residents pockets are paying the hefty price as a result. To jack the prices up on school supplies when you want children to finish school and have a way to make it in this world it’s becoming ridiculous. […]
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
BENTON, La - Charles Evans needs your help to rebuild his life. Evans' home in Benton was damaged by the storms whipped up by Hurricane Beryl. Todd Adcock, a local contractor, has set up a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of materials for the much-needed repairs. Their goal is...
“He couldn’t play at a regular playground”: Monroe mother raises money for inclusive playground in honor of son
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Children all across Monroe, La, built lemonade stands to raise money not for themselves, but for a new inclusive playground in Forsythe Park. The initiative began when one local mother says her wheelchair bound son could not play at the regular playgrounds. Our son Benjamin was born with a rare genetic […]
AHS South bids on Glenwood in Steward Health Care sale
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Steward Health Care announced Sunday that it has received the highest or best offer for Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. If the bankruptcy court approves, Steward says AHS South LLC would be the new owner of Glenwood. Steward also announced that Pafford Health...
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