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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.
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.
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.
JP12U Softball All-Stars wins game at Little League State Tourney
By scoring multiple runs in the odd numbered innings, the Jackson Parish 12U girls All-Stars beat Moss Bluff 12-2 to even their record at the Little League state tournament played July 12-16 at St. Julien Park in Broussard, LA. The victory kept JP12U alive in the seven team, double elimination...
Bishop Gorman 5 Star WR Derek Meadows Commits To LSU
Just a couple of days after the LSU Tigers got a commitment from a five star in DJ Pickett, the Tigers got themselves another top caliber prospect for the 2025 class in Bishop Gorman five star receiver Derek Meadows. The Las Vegas, Nevada product chose the Tigers over Alabama, Michigan,...
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. […]
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...
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...
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...
“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 […]
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
SHREVEPORT, 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 $5,000. So far, they're about halfway there.
Family celebrates 100th family reunion
MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Over a century ago, the Roe family gathered for a Juneteenth celebration which started a yearly tradition of bringing the family together each year to Minden, La. This weekend they celebrate their 100th family reunion. The Roe’s reunion started in Red Hill, La., when when...
On This Day: Airline golfer captures a Shreveport junior title for third straight year
Hayden Bigby had enough of the “age group” victories at the Shreveport City Amateur golf tournament. He wanted the whole enchilada. On this day 15 years ago, the 15-year-old rising sophomore at Airline stayed poised through a weather system midway through the back nine of the final round at Querbes Park Golf Course. His 1-under performance over the final nine holes propelled him to a three-stroke victory in the overall competition.
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