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Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine booked following lengthy school board investigation
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine was booked following a lengthy investigation involving purchases during his time with the school board. The investigation began when MCSB raised a complaint regarding funds sent to Vidrine. Vidrine later countersued MCSB for what he claimed was a failure to uphold their contractual agreement in October 2023.
More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive four-year-old in a pickup truck. "That female was transported to the hospital and is, unfortunately, deceased at the hospital,” HPD...
Calhoun family begins July 4 celebrations at Kiroli Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s the Fourth of July and families across the ArkLaMiss are celebrating Thursday and Friday by cooking out with friends and families on the actual holiday and preparing for the continuation of celebrations in both downtown Monroe and West Monroe. As residents went out...
Landry Appoints Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Port of New Orleans and President of Board of Medical Examiners
BATON ROUGE, LA (July 2, 2024) – Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Joseph F. Toomy as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Roderick Clark as the President of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. “I am proud to...
Louisiana AG questions New Orleans Police plan for gun-free zone in French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) –– The New Orleans Police Department’s decision to operate a vocational school from its 8th District station in the French Quarter to circumvent a new state law is facing opposition from state officials. New Orleans leaders announced the move earlier this week, days before...
Duck Dynasty stars debut new children’s book, Dear Valor
Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson released a new children’s book, Dear Valor, from BRAVE Books that celebrates and encourages child adoption. “Our youngest is adopted. We adopted him when he was three days old,” Jessica Robertson said of their son Gus Robertson who inspired the book. In describing Dear Valor, Jessica said, “It’s […]
New Orleans musicians, environmental leaders team up to inspire climate action
Louisiana residents are already living through the consequences of a warming world — with heat emergencies, major floods and record-breaking storms now becoming common occurrences. On Friday (July 5), environmental justice advocates from around the state are joining local musicians to educate people on environmental and climate injustice. The...
Town of Winnsboro honors oldest Franklin Parish woman in walking trail extension
WINNSBORO, La (KTVE/KARD) – The town of Winnsboro is expanding a walking trail used by the community for years. With the extension, the oldest woman to live in Franklin Parish, Lillie Rose Cotton, will be honored. The additional portion of the walking trail will be named the “Lillie Rose Cotton Walking Trail” and is the […]
‘The end of an era’: Monroe Fire Chief Terry Williams retires
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - After serving the City of Monroe as fire chief for 36 years Terry Williams is retiring. The city announced his retirement in a press release with Mayor Friday Ellis saying in part, “The retirement of Chief Terry Williams marks the end of an era for the Monroe Fire Department.” Mayor Ellis continued by saying, “His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our community will leave a lasting mark. We are profoundly grateful for his service and wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.”
Kaplan High senior learns about Louisiana politics at Louisiana Boys State
KAPLAN - Coeyn Wise has always been interested in politics. At the age of 17, Wise had the opportunity to experience the workings of politics in Louisiana. Wise, who is a senior at Kaplan High School, recently attended Boys State in Natchitoches. Boys State teaches young men about Louisiana politics....
Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20 in Natchitoches
The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20, 2024, in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. Fiddlers may compete in the championship or non-championship, as well as in the twin fiddle category. Registration is at noon in the first-floor foyer outside the Magale Recital Hall. The Fiddle Championship winner will perform on the main stage in Prather Coliseum at 5 p.m.
College softball: NSU head coach Prejean resigns
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State head softball coach Lacy Prejean has resigned her position atop the program. In her lone season at NSU, Prejean and the Demons finished with a 19-31 overall record while beginning a shift in both the culture and style of play within the program. “I will...
Big changes coming to the Town of Haughton
As announced during a press conference held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Haughton Town Hall, the Louisiana Legislature has approved funding for the expansion of Louisiana Highway 3227 (LA 3227). “It has been a project where you give a little and get a little. Finally, last week, we...
Popular Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant to open at Louisiana Downs. See when, why.
"Barring any major issues," announced Premier Gaming Group’s founder and President Kevin Preston, "we're looking to open the first two weeks of August, maybe?" He was quickly corrected by Lucky Palace Restaurant owner Holly Lim, "September!" Lim and her staff are going to need all the time they can...
Emergency declaration extended at three Shreveport apartment complexes
Shreveport's mayor has extended expanded authority to police at the three apartment complexes at the heart of the city's increasingly aggressive efforts to rein in problematic properties owned by unresponsive landlords. On the day the original public health and safety emergency declaration for the Jolie, Pines and Villa Norte apartments...
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