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Boogie Down the Bayou – A fundraiser to support veterans, fallen first responders
DENHAM SPRINGS – On Sunday, July 21st, the Louisiana VFW District 8 is hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s heroes. The event, aptly named “Boogie Down the Bayou,” will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM.
LSU Captures Eight Individual Honors on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track & Field Team
BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times.
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...
Local woman camps outside animal shelter to adopt furry friend
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In a heartwarming display of dedication and love, a woman’s patience overnight led to the adoption of a special four-legged friend. According to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter (OPAS), the evening of Thursday July 18 , the woman parked herself outside the gates, determined to be the first in line to adopt a special furry friend.
LSU football is the hottest team in the nation on the recruiting trail
What a time to be an LSU football fan. The Tigers have gone from one of the top 10 recruiting classes in the country for 2025 all the way up into the top 15 over the past month, or so. Just this week, the Tigers landed two more five-star recruits...
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. […]
“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 […]
NSU will introduce Genovese Tuesday
Northwestern State University will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 ,to introduce James. T. Genovese as the university’s 21st president. The event will be in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom. All in the community are invited. Genovese, who has served as an associate justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, was named the university’s president July 18 and will assume office in August. Tuesday’s program will include recognition of local and regional elected officials, figures from Genovese’s personal life, special presentations to the newly elected president and comments from Genovese.
Back-to-school uniform giveaway hosted by mother of slain Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The line was out the door at the Western Hills Baptist Church. Parents and young students waited to receive free uniforms ahead of the school year. James Bell was with his family, a 1st grader, third grader, and fifth grader. “We needed the help with...
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...
Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana
In 2018, she helped lead the Lady Tigers win the SWAC Tournament and secure a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades, while scoring over 1,000 points during her collegiate career. The post Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Shreveport Conn's Home Plus closing as national furniture retailer faces bankruptcy
As you drive down Youree Drive in Shreveport you can see large posters plastered to the windows of Conn's Home Plus-- the signs read "Store Closing and Entire Store 30% to 50%." Conn's is a furniture, mattress, electronics and appliance store-- headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. It was founded in...
Splendora Police Uncover Narcotics and Loaded Firearm, Driver out on Murder Bond from Louisiana
Last night, the routine monotony of a traffic stop in Splendora turned into a jarring discovery for local enforcement. Splendora Police Department detailed the incident in a Facebook post, as an officer, engaged in what began as a standard protocol for a minor violation, stumbled upon far more than anticipated when a subsequent vehicle search revealed both illegal narcotics and a loaded firearm. The gravity of the situation intensified as the driver’s background check illuminated an alarming fact, the 19-year-old was out on bond for murder in Louisiana.
Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
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