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Monroe authorities and first responders offering free swim lessons in July
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Monroe Police Department and Monroe Fire Department are teaming up to offer free swim lessons to the community during July. Each Monday, there will be free swim lessons at Johnson Community Center and Marbles Community Center. MPD will be hosting the swim lessons at Marbles Community...
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....
2 inmates escape from Claiborne County Detention Center, one with Natchez ties
At approximately 2:20 a.m. this morning, two inmates escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center. One is Dezarrious Johnson, 18, who was being held for Jefferson County but is from the Natchez area. The other is Tyrekennel Collins, 24, who was being held for Copiah County. Collins had been arrested for the murder of his […] The post 2 inmates escape from Claiborne County Detention Center, one with Natchez ties appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Kaplan High graduate wins Farm Bureau crown
NEW ORLEANS - Twenty-four of Louisiana’s most poised and talented ladies representing various parishes competed for the coveted crown. Eager to represent the organization for the upcoming year, this year’s slate of contestants participated in multiple rounds of competition, which included both interviews and evening gown presentations. The...
List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Adopt a Pet: Meet Butterfinger!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Camryn Price with River Cities Humane Society for Cats joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to introduce us to Butterfinger. Price says Butterfinger is about two months old and is very energetic and friendly. She says he loves to play and is great with people. River Cities is...
Independence Day Extravaganza At Louisiana Downs
If you're looking for something to do on this 4th of July in Shreveport then this might peak your interest, especially if you're a country music fan. This 4th of July Louisiana Downs is throwing a huge event to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, with fireworks, food trucks, a kids zone, petting zoo, live races, and tribute concerts for Shania Twain and the late country legend Toby Keith.
'It's just not right': State representative seeks way to help paralyzed Lafayette officer
Along with community support, a Louisiana state representative is now taking part in helping a Lafayette police officer who was shot in the line of duty. After becomeing aware that the officer was struggling to cover her medical expenses, State Rep. Tehmi Chassion is proposing a bill that helps officers who are injured in a line of duty.
Man fighting for life after allegedly being shot by brother-in-law
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport police responded to reports of a shooting at 2:23 a.m. on Friday, July 5. The incident happened at the Northside Villa Apartments on N. Market Street. Officials say a man told them he was in a verbal and physical fight with his brother-in-law outside of...
The Purest Form of Baseball: NELA Youth Baseball brings more than just wins and losses
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — When it comes to athletic competition–it is natural to always want to win, It is easy to get caught up in the wins and losses in the heat of competition, but at the end of the day–it’s just a game. Youth baseball is a constant reminder of that as it […]
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.
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