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West Monroe Police searching for burglary suspect
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The West Monroe Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is wanted for burglary. WMPD would like anyone who can identify him to contact Detective Sergeant Place at (318) 397-6787 or call Crime Stoppers at (318) 388-2274. WATCH:...
West Monroe man accused of cutting woman’s neck with sword; arrested
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Harper Street in West Monroe in reference to a stabbing. When deputies arrived on scene, they located a female victim with a large cut on the left side of her neck. The victim was in need of […]
Monroe family speaks on their Family Feud experience
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Merrells, a family from Monroe, La, will appear on the hit game show Family Feud, hosted by Steve Harvey. The audition process is competitive, but the Merrells made it through. My daughter, Dana Merrells Samuels, has always been a gamer. She teaches school and...
Search underway for missing 14-year-old and 11-year-old
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing minors. OPSO said Jakhia Boyd, 14, and her brother Javion Boyd, 11, were last seen in Monroe on April 25. Officials said that the siblings were recently involved in...
Saturday's polls: Muhammad unseats Dawson in council race, West Monroe millage fails
West Monroe voters failed to pass a millage for public safety and public works equipment by 11 votes and an incumbent Monroe City Council member lost her seat following Saturday's elections. Verbon Muhammad won the Monroe City District 5 election with all precincts reporting against incumbent Kema Dawson. Dawson was...
Newly opened neighborhood stand reaches several community members
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The recently opened “Black Cat Kitchen” has become very successful over its first month of opening. According to owner Carmen Parks, the idea started around nine months ago with just sourdough bread. Over time, she wanted to expand her business by selling produce, and began reaching out to local growers and people in her neighborhood.
Military Children’s Month: Monroe family talks of struggles while mom was deployed
West Monroe, La. (KTVE/KARD) — April is national Military Children’s month to show appreciation towards military children and the challenges they face such as moving from place to place and being away from their parent. A local Monroe family tells us of their struggles when their mother is deployed. Kiara Richards, a single mom of […]
Two arrested in Monroe during storage unit drug bust
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On April 24, the Monroe Police Department was called to investigate a potential drug deal. According to the Metro Narcotics Unit of Ouachita Parish, an investigation revealed that four storage units were being rented out by Frederick Biedenharn and his girlfriend, Lisa Allen. MPD executed a...
Tarver Braddock namesake foundation honors students with scholarship money
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Six students in the Northeast Louisiana region have been presented with a combined total of $30,000 in scholarship money from The Tarver Braddock Foundation over the last 1.5 weeks. High school students Alyssa Hall, Martez Roberson, Jaylyn Smith, Jaxson Barron, Charles “Charlie” Smith, and Marteciha Logwood...
Monroe elementary school mourn the passing of its employee
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On April 27, 2024, officials of Roy N. Shelling Elementary School announced the passing of one of their paraprofessionals, Cherteria Kennedy. Cherteria worked as a Paraprofessional for Pre-Kindergarten at the school and she was described by officials as a special lady. Yesterday, our Roy N. Shelling Sr. Elementary School family lost […]
Monroe native heading to SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - One Monroe native is heading to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA from June 24-28. Tarren Harvey is a Drafting and Design student at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and a first-time SkillsUSA competitor. Harvey recently won first place in Architectural Drafting at the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston, TX. He says he feels confident about moving to the next phase of the competition.
Ouachita Green offers grants to West Monroe Businesses
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On April 29, 2024, Ouachita Green announced that they will be offering multiple $250 grant awards and one $500 grant award to businesses within the West Monroe, La, city limits. Officials say these funds can be used to improve the interiors and exteriors of your business.
Feed Your Soul: Kayla’s Kitchen
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - For 17 years people have been returning to Kayla’s Kitchen. Early in life, restaurant owner Kayla Bird originally wanted to pursue a culinary career. “When I graduated high school, I moved to Houston to go to cooking school,” said Bird. “And then I thought...
City of Monroe building attraction along I-20 Economic Development District
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of Monroe is working to make improvements along the I-20 economic district. The I-20 Economic Development District consists of common places like the Pecanland Mall, shopping centers, eateries and the construction of the new Amazon facility. “You have brand new facilities that are out...
Monroe Police Department asks for the public’s help locating wanted man for 2nd Degree Murder
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Friday, April 26, 2024, Monroe Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Barrington Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, an adult male gunshot victim was found. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he […]
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