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Three RP School Board educators honored at annual excellence gala.
Three educators from the Rapides Parish School Board were honored at the 18th Annual Cecil J Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala held at the WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The educators recognized were Ms. Becky Warren, Mrs. Michelle Queen, and Mr. Bill Foley. Congratulations to them on receiving this...
Local homeschool association hosts back-to-school workshop at LCU
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Cenla Christian Homeschool Association hosted its annual back-to-school kickoff event on July 27, at Louisiana Christian University. The event featured workshops where parents can learn how to help their children acclimate to college or a workplace from a homeschool environment. Raffles were also available to members, including a free year-long membership. Members could also exchange or buy used curricula.
Alexandria Sweetees make it to World Series
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - For the second straight year, the 6U Alexandria Sweetees from the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball program qualified for their World Series that started on Saturday in Monroe. The Sweetees is made up of four, five and six year olds and is, for many of the girls,...
Greece’s Nikos Chougkaz set to add to Northwestern State’s Olympic legacy
NATCHITOCHES – At 2 p.m. Saturday, Northwestern State’s Olympic lineage adds another layer – this one of the international flavor. Former Demon basketball standout Nikos Chougkaz and Greece open Group A play against Canada, giving Northwestern State its fourth Olympian in school history – its first in basketball.
Mud Racing Nationals take over Rapides Coliseum for first time since 2013
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - They’re back, Cenla! For the first time since 2013, the Mud Racing Nationals are in Alexandria this weekend. Racers from across the south came to Alexandria to get down and dirty at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. In the video above, KALB’s Julia Keller spoke with...
12-year-old boy’s wish comes true after he meets Duck Commander cast
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A 12-year-old boy’s wish came true when he met the cast of Duck Commander. Josh and his family kicked off the special day with a tour of the Duck Commander warehouse. While there, Josh was gifted a few “swag items” from the team. He also...
WHS Softball Team holding Fundraising Car Wash and Painted Parking Spots
The Weston High School Softball team invites you to come and get your car washed by the Lady Wolves. The team fundraising activity will take place from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on August 3rd in the parking lot of Weston High School. All washes will be on a donation basis and concessions will be available if you want to wait while your vehicle is washed.
J-H Elementary School Cheerleading takes top honors at UCA Cheer Camp
Participating in their second only UCA Cheer Camp, the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Cheerleading Squad took top honors, including winning First Place in the Elementary Division Dance & Cheer competition and being named Most Improved. Additional UCA Camp honors earned were:. Day 1: Spirit Stick. Day 2: Blue Ribbon and Pin It...
Ruston’s quarterback Josh Brantley has settled in with his commitment to Tulane
Heading into the 2024 Louisiana high school football season, the Ruston High Bearcats are one of several teams with a bulls-eye on their backs. That’s because coach Jerrod Baugh’s team won the LHSAA Non-Select Division I state title last season behind talented quarterback Josh Brantley and are early favorites to repeat their 14-0...
Shooting in Bossier City leaves man dead
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - One man is dead after a shooting Saturday evening (July 27). Officers with Bossier City Police Department received a call about shots fire at 7:18 p.m. According to officials, the first officer arrived on scene at 1656 E. Texas Street at 7:20 p.m. and found a victim that had been shot in the chest. He was transported to Ochsner LSU by the Bossier City Fire Department, where he succumbed to his injuries.
19-year-old in critical condition after Rogers stabbing | What we know
ROGERS, Ark. — Two people have been arrested and are facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing incident in Rogers. Mischel Maritza Carrasquero-Romero and Maikel Ruiz-Alvarado were arrested by the Rogers Police Department (RPD) and booked into the Benton County Jail on July 27 for attempted capital murder. According...
NBC 10 News at 6: Miss Louisiana visits the NBC 10 studios to discuss the 61st Farmerville Watermelon Festival
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Jadyn Maloney and Mya Holloway sit down with Miss Louisiana 2024, Olivia Grace George, to discuss the 61st annual Watermelon Festival in Farmerville, La. For more information, watch the video above.
Confirmed 4 cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says West Nile in the sate isn’t unusual…. “What is unusual is to see the number of neuroinvasive disease cases in such a small locality as Winnsboro. Sokol says...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Iberville Parish principal named Louisiana Principal of the Year
NEW ORLEANS - An Iberville Parish principal was named as Louisiana's Principal of the Year on Saturday night. The award went to Dr. Amanda Austin, who leads MSA East Academy in St. Gabriel. The magnet K-12 school is specializes in math, science and art. Dr. Austin accepted her award at...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
United Houma Nation awarded $56M to combat climate change and improve coast
HOUMA, La. — Louisiana's largest Indigenous tribe, the United Houma Nation, was awarded $56.5 million in federal grant funding to implement parts of a five-phase plan to deal with climate change and make the state's coast more resilient. United Houma Nation was awarded as part of "$59.8 million total...
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