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New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
River Center hosts first Capital City Collectibles & Card Show
BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of card traders and several former Louisiana sports stars flocked to the Raising Canes River Center for the first ever Capital City Collectibles & Card Show. Card enthusiasts got to buy and trade cards and memorabilia from sports to superheroes. LSU stars Kevin Faulk and Todd...
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, which was announced Saturday. Heimerman, who fell one...
Youth baseball: Benton finishes runner-up in DYB 6U World Series
The Benton All-Stars finished runner-up in the Diamond Youth Softball 6U T-Ball Regional World Series which concluded Sunday in Laurel, Miss. Benton went 3-0 in pool play, defeating Mt. Pleasant, Texas 10-6, Fairview, La. 12-4 and Hooks, Texas17-6. Benton then defeated Alexandria 11-7 in the quarterfinals and Hooks 6-4 in...
A former Hometown Patriot needs your help
BENTON, La - Charles Evans needs your help to rebuild his life. Evans' home in Benton was damaged by the storms whipped up by Hurricane Beryl. Todd Adcock, a local contractor, has set up a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of materials for the much-needed repairs. Their goal is...
“He couldn’t play at a regular playground”: Monroe mother raises money for inclusive playground in honor of son
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Children all across Monroe, La, built lemonade stands to raise money not for themselves, but for a new inclusive playground in Forsythe Park. The initiative began when one local mother says her wheelchair bound son could not play at the regular playgrounds. Our son Benjamin was born with a rare genetic […]
Opening statements set for Monday in Jerry Jones paternity suit in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas - Opening statements are expected Monday in Texarkana in the civil trial involving Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Jones is counter suing Alexandra Davis who claims to be his daughter for breaking a contract Davis' mother Cynthia signed in 1998. Jones filed the counter suit...
Get ready Bearcat fans: Reserved seating renewals starts today
Reserved seating season ticket holders for the returning state champion Ruston High School will be receiving an email today with information on renewing their seats for an exciting year. Current season ticket holders have until Sunday, Aug. 4, to renew. Fans will also have the option to reserve a parking...
School supply prices spiking: Monroe residents struggling to keep up
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — School supply prices have spiked by 24% in the past two years. Monroe residents pockets are paying the hefty price as a result. To jack the prices up on school supplies when you want children to finish school and have a way to make it in this world it’s becoming ridiculous. […]
Family celebrates 100th family reunion
MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Over a century ago, the Roe family gathered for a Juneteenth celebration which started a yearly tradition of bringing the family together each year to Minden, La. This weekend they celebrate their 100th family reunion. The Roe’s reunion started in Red Hill, La., when when...
Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana
In 2018, she helped lead the Lady Tigers win the SWAC Tournament and secure a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades, while scoring over 1,000 points during her collegiate career. The post Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
AHS South bids on Glenwood in Steward Health Care sale
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Steward Health Care announced Sunday that it has received the highest or best offer for Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. If the bankruptcy court approves, Steward says AHS South LLC would be the new owner of Glenwood. Steward also announced that Pafford Health...
Cali Deal named to 2024 SBLive Louisiana All-State Softball Team
Cali Deal of Quitman High School has been selected to the 2024 SBLive Louisiana All-State Softball Team comprised of the top players in the state from all classifications and divisions. The reigning Class B Most Valuable Player (MVP) was selected as a first team utility player after compiling a sparkling 20-3 record and a miniscule 0.98 ERA, while also batting .440 with 4 home runs and 30 RBI to lead QHS to the LHSAA Division V “non-select” state title this past spring.
Splendora Police Uncover Narcotics and Loaded Firearm, Driver out on Murder Bond from Louisiana
Last night, the routine monotony of a traffic stop in Splendora turned into a jarring discovery for local enforcement. Splendora Police Department detailed the incident in a Facebook post, as an officer, engaged in what began as a standard protocol for a minor violation, stumbled upon far more than anticipated when a subsequent vehicle search revealed both illegal narcotics and a loaded firearm. The gravity of the situation intensified as the driver’s background check illuminated an alarming fact, the 19-year-old was out on bond for murder in Louisiana.
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