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RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office needs help locating 16-year-old runaway juvenile
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD)– The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office needs help from the public in locating a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Logan Gatlin. Gatlin is five feet seven inches weighs 120 pounds and was last seen around Tedeton Road at Highway 837. According to officials, Gatlin was reported missing on June 22, 2024. If you know […]
One person dead after early morning house fire in Monroe, 2 others escape
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire in Monroe that killed one person. The Ouachita Parish Fire Department responded to the fire on Rowland Road around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21. According to the State Fire Marshal’s office, three...
Ouachita Parish’s Acadian Ambulance speaks on signs of dehydration and heatstroke
OUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) – With summer officially beginning, knowing the signs and symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke is important when spending time outdoors. According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), in 2023, 25 heat-related deaths were recorded over the course of the three summer months. LDH reported that 22 of the deaths were men. […]
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office confirms mistaken premature release of Benton homicide suspect
BENTON, La. - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed in a statement to KTBS News that Delandro Fleming should have been behind bars at the time he allegedly killed an elderly man in Benton. KTBS reported on Fleming's mistaken release earlier this week. However, at the time the Ouachita...
Ike Hamilton Expo Center hosts All American National Junior Show
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ike Hamilton Expo Center is hosting the All-American National Junior Show from June 23 to 30. The event is expected to bring and economic impact of over $700,000 to Ouachita Parish. “We are excited to welcome over 400 families to West Monroe for the...
All American National Junior Show to be held from June 23rd through June 30th
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– The All-American National Junior Show hosted by the American Junior Brahman Association will be held June 23, 2024, through June 30, 2024, at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. This event will have an estimated economic impact of over $777,833 for the Ouachita Parish area. According to officials, the event consists of […]
Ouachita Parish’s NAACP president speaks on the history of Juneteenth National Independence Day
OUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) – Each year, on June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day is celebrated to honor the last group of enslaved African Americans who were freed nearly 160 years ago. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, on June 19, 1865, 250,000 African Americans were emancipated by President Abraham Lincoln […]
ULM hosts first Centennial Scholars Summit in partnership with local schools
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe welcomed over 300 local sixth graders from Monroe City Schools and Ouachita Parish schools to its campus on June 11 and 12 for the first-ever Centennial Scholars Summit. The Centennial Scholars are a group of local students who will make up the freshman class of 2031, ULM’s 100th year. The students were able to learn about fields of study and careers that align with their talents and interests.
All American National Junior Show to be held at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center June 23-30
West Monroe, LA – The All American National Junior Show hosted by the American Junior Brahman Association (AJBA) will be held June 23-30 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. This event will have an estimated economic impact of over $777,833 for Ouachita Parish. The event consists of leadership contests,...
SCAM ALERT: Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office warns residents about phone scam
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that they had received calls today from people identifying as OPSO deputies. According to officials, the person will tell the intended victim of warrants for their arrest for failure to pay fines or to show up to jury duty. […]
NAACP banquet to heighten awareness of impact of crime
The upcoming Ouachita Parish NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, set for July 20, 2024, at the Monroe Civic Center, is expected to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of crime in the community. With the theme “Courage to Stand Up Against Crime,” this year’s event promises to be both impactful and inspiring.
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