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Ouachita Parish agencies make 99 arrests in July 2024 warrant roundup
WEST MONROE/MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Nine agencies across Ouachita Parish teamed up to conduct a warrant roundup on July 15 and July 16. Cocaine: 1,109 grams (2.44 lbs) Methamphetamine: 287 grams (10 ounces) Crack cocaine: 35 grams. Fentanyl pills: 2 dosage units. Prescription pills: 202 dosage units. Mushrooms: 455 grams.
20-year-old indicted for involvement in Monroe gas station shooting
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - One of the suspects involved in the Murphy Oil gas shooting that happened on March 29, 2024, has been indicted, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Louisiana. 20-year-old Tristan Barber has been charged with two counts of possession of firearms by...
Ruston joins LEPA, and makes history as the Authority’s 20th Member
The Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (LEPA) now has the largest membership in its 45-year history. The City of Ruston was accepted as a member of LEPA at the Authority’s Board of Directors meeting in July, making Ruston the 20th municipality in Louisiana to join the agency. “By joining...
Victim dies, suspect arrested after Barrington Drive shooting in Monroe, authorities confirm
On July 20, 2024, at approximately 2:20 AM, officers of the Monroe Police Department began investigating a homicide that occurred on Barrington Drive. Once officers arrived at the scene, Kialynshia Jordan allegedly advised authorities that she shot the victim.
Family and Football: OCS father and son trio take sidelines together
Monroe, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Football has always formed unforgettable bonds bringing family and friends closer together, and there is no bigger example of that than the Vidrine family at Ouachita Christian School. Three generations from one family hold a place on a single football team is rare to see, but for this trio it’s just […]
Better Business Bureau warns of major data breach by hackers
On Monday, July 22nd, Jo Ann Deal with the Better Business Bureau out of Monroe announced a major data breach that could affect over 500 million people. In an interview aired on Good Morning ArkLaMiss, Deal said that hackers had gotten personal information through Ticketmaster and that even people who had never used the site may have had their information stolen. Deal says you should go to the BBB’s website to see the report of Ticketmaster or its parent company Live Nation.
50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony festival to span multiple locations across 4 days
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The upcoming Humor & Harmony festival will be held at multiple locations across Shreveport over four days. The festival is scheduled for Aug. 8-11. Initially, it was announced the event would be held at Independence Stadium, however, the venue has been changed to the Municipal Auditorium. Festival organizers say this decision was made because of the intense heat the area typically sees during August.
ULM Football Preparing for Challenging Schedule at Sun Belt Media Days
ULM Football, led by Head Coach Bryant Vincent, gears up for the Sun Belt Conference Media Days with representatives Elijah Fisher and Carl Glass Jr. showcasing the team on July 24. The new era under Coach Vincent sees significant signings and positive preseason recognition for key players. ULM introduced 35...
Scooter's Coffee to open soon in Blanchard, Bossier. Plus, 7 Brew is coming.
Area java drinkers will soon have another option from which to get their coffee fix ... and spoiler alert, in the not too distant future there will be yet another. Two Scooter's Coffee drive-thru locations are currently under construction, in Blanchard at 5835 Highway 1 in an area of new business growth near Interstate 49 and at 104 Benton Spur in Bossier City near the Bossier Municipal Complex.
Shreveport pastor hopes to spread faith at Paris Olympics
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Ronney Joe Webb, associate pastor at the First Baptist Church of Shreveport, will be in Paris for the 2024 Olympic games and hopes to spread a message of faith while he’s there. The International Sports Chaplains organization invited him to participate in a ministry...
Restaurant Moves to New Digs
Shrimp Stuffed Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce. Many of Lucky Palace’s entrees have a gourmet twist. Duck on Scallion Pancake. Good food and wine to follow Lucky Palace to its new location. The quintessential Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant, which opened in 1997 inside the Bossier Inn and Suites, is...
Repairs to Arkabutla Lake continue a year after dam damage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - On May 6th of 2023, The Arkabutla Dam became a major story across North Mississippi. The U.S. Army Corp Of Engineers discovered damage to the dam. This resulted in a response by multiple teams from the Vicksburg District. They began to lower the water level t decrease the stress on the dam while also decreasing the potential of a dam failure. The lake water has been low now for the last fourteen months.
Fate of on-again, off-again Yazoo Pumps expected by December despite no price tag
ROLLING FORK — For years, the fate of a project known as the Yazoo Pumps has bounced back and forth in a game of political ping pong. Now, with a retooled pumps proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inching closer to a new flood control plan for the South Delta.
Silver Alert issued for 37-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 37-year-old Jackson woman. Azra Qizilbash is around five feet, three inches tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, in the 5100 block of...
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