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Jackson State loses season opener at ULM Thursday night
After a two-hour weather delay, Jackson State and ULM traded touchdowns through the first 33 minutes before the Warhawks were able to pull away for a 30-14 victory at Malone Stadium. After Jackson State (0-1) tied the game at 14-all with 11:41 remaining in the third, ULM scored 17 unanswered...
Cookies from West Monroe shop investigated
Metro Narcotics of Ouachita Parish is investigating allegations of cookies from a specialty bakery were laced with marijuana. Captain Doug Schmitz of Metro Narcotics said the unit received complaints about cookies from Crumbl Cookies on Constitution Drive in West Monroe. Some of the complaints included reports of cookies smelling of marijuana.
New women’s chorus launches in Ruston
A new melody is rising in Ruston as Southern A’Chord, a women’s community a cappella chorus, announces its formation and invites area residents to a harmonious beginning. The group will host a Welcome Night on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 212 N. Bonner.
UL Monroe finishes strong to defeat Jackson State 30-14 in opener
MONROE, La. (AP) — Freshman Ahmad Hardy ran for 103 yards and a touchdown, UL Monroe scored the game’s final 16 points and the Warhawks defeated FCS-member Jackson State 30-14 in a season opener. The game marked the ULM debut of Bryant Vincent as coach. The Warhawks went ahead 14-7 in the final minute of the second quarter when Hardy scored on a 1-yard run. Jackson State tied it at 14 on a 3-yard run by Jacobian Morgan early in the third quarter but the Warhawks finished the game with a 22-yard touchdown run by James Jones, a field goal, and a 28-yard TD pass from Aidan Armenta to Javon Cambell.
Improvements to Desiard Street in Monroe currently underway
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Monroe is currently in phase two of the Desiard Street improvements, which are moving rather quickly. During this phase, contractors will be working from South Grand Street to North 6th Street. According to City of Monroe Engineer Morgan McCallister, the work stretches far beyond these two locations. It’ll […]
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular session in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics. Jackson’s first bill reduces how […]
Is buying organic foods worth it?
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Many people say they want to buy organic foods, but not everyone is willing to pay the price. In this week’s Health Minute sponsored by St. Francis Health, experts weigh in on whether “going organic” is worth the extra money. More Health Minute.
Black Business Month: Pop’s Place
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - August is Black Business Month, and every Thursday this month, KALB has highlighted a different Black-owned business in Cenla!. Pop’s Place General Store and Restaurant opened over three years ago in Pineville when owners Robert Williams and Sheila Burns wanted to find a way to give back to the community. With Robert’s love for cooking, they decided to open the restaurant.
SPD: Three arrests in one day, narcotics, guns and controlled dangerous substances
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On Wednesday, the Shreveport Police Department and three other departments arrested three felons in possession of firearms during separate operations across the city. According to the news release, on August 28, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) Shreveport’s City Marshal’s Office, SPD Warrant Unit, and the...
Garbage Collection Changes in Shreveport for Holiday
SHREVEPORT, LA - Monday is Labor Day and it is a city holiday in Shreveport and Bossier City. This means changes for garbage collection for the week in Shreveport, but not in Bossier City. The City of Shreveport is adjusting the garbage collection schedule for the week. Monday September 2.
Man wanted for alleged felony theft from car dealership
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police is seeking the public’s help in seeking a man who is wanted for allegedly stealing from a car dealership. On August 27, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) obtained warrants for the arrest of James Williams and is now searching for him. Williams is wanted for his alleged connection with a felony theft at a car dealership in the 1100 block of East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Makes A Breakthrough In Louisiana
Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived Tesla's lawsuit alleging that dealers and organizations in the state have worked in unison to bar the electric vehicle manufacturer from selling directly to consumers. Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tesla Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Tesla, filed a lawsuit in the U.S....
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 7
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 7 along with several LDWF Wildlife Management Area (WMA) dove fields. Hunters may access permits for the lease field hunts through the LDWF...
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms will bring a heavy rain threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The stormy pattern is here to stay through the holiday weekend. Scattered storms will engulf Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi through the day. Heavy tropical downpours will be likely. The rain will begin to lighten up by late afternoon through the early evening. While everyone will...
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