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Ruston School District voters pass proposition to fund schools with $17.5M
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Ruston constituents voted on a Ruston School District bond on April 27, 2024. The proposal, which was written to give $17.5M to schools in Ruston to update and improve school campuses, passed with a vote of 1,161 to 1,001. Ruston School District No. 1 -- $17.5M...
Tornado Preparedness tips as peak storm season rolls around
Ark-La-Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — Severe weather is at its peak here in Spring time over the Ark-La-Miss. Tornadoes have the potential to strike at any moment if the conditions and atmospheric ingredients are there. Based on previous megaphone result, asking if residents were prepared for a tornado situation. It was a 50/50 split between the people […]
Ruston pastor accused of exposing himself to undercover officer
SHREVEPORT, La. – The pastor of a church in Ruston was arrested Thursday night in Shreveport after allegedly exposing himself to an undercover officer in the public restroom at the Stoner Boat Launch. Police say in a probable cause statement Kenneth Sapp, 63, of Arcadia, was found to be...
Buc-ees is one step closer to breaking ground in Ruston
WEST MONROE, LA. (KTVE/KARD)– Buc-ees store is one step closer to opening their first Louisiana store in Ruston, La. On April 26th, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the City of Ruston, the state and the Federal Highway of Administration. This document entails of the agreed upon requirements from all participants for […]
Five years later: Remembering those lost in 2019 Ruston tornado
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Kendra Butler and her son, Remington, died on April 25, 2019, when a tornado ravaged through Ruston. Five years later, the City of Ruston honored their lives with a memorial dedication. The dedication was held at the intersection of W. Maryland and N. Monroe St. at...
Bulldog spring game showcases glimpse of new rugged football era
Ruston, La. (KVTE/KARD) — The grand finale of spring ball has come and went for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with a few surprises, and not just from two-time Super Bowl Champion L’Jarius Snead returning home to watch alma mater battle it out in the blue and white game. The defensive unit hounded the line of scrimmage, but the offense also had their moments to show they’re capable of attacking the deep ball and producing in the run game. Overall, the Bulldogs look like they could be primed for a team that will lean on their defense a lot more in the new season.
Ruston to host Dogs of Downtown event on April 27th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On April 24, 2024, Ruston Main Street officials announced they be hosting a Dogs of Downtown Event along with The Ruston Animal Shelter. The event will take place at Railroad Park in Ruston, La on April 27, 2024, from 10 AM until noon. Shelter animals will be available for adoption. Sign […]
Chatham woman killed in Jackson Parish crash
JACKSON PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On Friday, April 19, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 146 near Nig-Dorsey Road. The crash claimed the life of 82-year-old Geneva Williams of Chatham. The preliminary investigation revealed that...
Grambling double downs Alcorn to remain unbeaten
Grambling, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Grambling state softball has entered the home stretch with just one more conference series left in the regular season against the Alcorn State Braves. The Tigers have had fun times when matched up against the Braves given their undefeated record against the Braves this season, but two days of double headers […]
Seven 17-year-old EBR inmates transferred to Jackson Parish Correctional Center following new law
BATON ROUGE — Seven 17-year-olds previously incarcerated at the chronically-full East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention Center have been transferred to the Jackson Parish Correctional Center in Jonesboro as of Friday, officials said Monday morning. The prisoners' move to Jackson Parish comes after a new state law went into...
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