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New state law bans cell phones in the classroom
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)–A new measure that bans Louisiana students from having cell phones on their person is now law after Governor Jeff Landry signed it. Bob Calhoun is a Monroe family medicine physician, and he is in favor of the new law banning cell phones in schools for all Louisiana students. It’s a good […]
3 NELA men sentenced to federal prison for drug and firearm offenses
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 11, 2024, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three northeast Louisiana men for drug and firearm offenses. According to officials, 41-year-old Tyrone L. Singleton of Ruston, La. was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for Possession with […]
The ‘Purrfect’ combination: Ouachita Parish electronic repair store fixes tech products and cats
OUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) – A local tech store is combating the stray cat population in Ouachita Parish by taking in cats and kittens. On The Geaux Repair focuses on fixing electronic products and also fixes felines. Store owner Brooke McQuillin works double duty at her repair store, caring for cats and kittens brought in by […]
Wanted man, local woman arrested after tip
A Choudrant woman was arrested last Tuesday after she was intercepted by narcotics officers who were tipped off to the location of a wanted fugitive. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office received information that Tylor Neil, who was wanted in Ouachita Parish, was enroute to a Stable Road residence Tuesday afternoon. The Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team and LPSO detectives saw a white Jeep Grand Cherokee with no visible license plate occupied by a man matching Neil’s description arrive at the house.
Pick-up and drop-off time procedures listed for Sterlington schools ahead of 2024-25 school year
STERLINGTON, La. (KNOE) - Ouachita Parish Schools posted on Facebook a graphic to help parents and student drivers know what to do during drop-off and pick-up times in the new school year. This is in light of the ongoing construction in front of the new Sterlington Middle School. According to...
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently experiencing a phone outage
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to a post on the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, OPSO is experiencing a phone outage. The main number, 318 – 329 – 1200, is not working. Residents should call the secondary number, 318 – 324 – 2500, for a non-emergency call. Officials say 911 lines are still […]
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