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Morehouse Parish – On Friday, June 24, 2022, just after 5:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 139 at Everglades Road. This crash claimed the life of 48-year-old Prentice Starr, Jr. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge Charger, driven...

State auditors discovered financial irregularities on the part of officials in the Town of Eros in Jackson Parish. They also determined that the town should not be a town at all. Investigative auditors found: ...

BOSSIER CITY, La (KMSS/KTAL) – On April 3, Marquis Harris tweeted that he was “110% committed” to Grambling State. Fast forward almost three months later, and Harris has changed his mind, flipping his commitment from the Tigers to the Arkansas State Red Wolves for a very simple reason.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Monroe man was arrested on June 25, 2022, after a high-speed chase between an allegedly stolen car and Monroe Police Department. According to court records, Monroe PD was en route to a reported stolen car taken from Spark’s Kia Nissan, located at 1100 Auto Mall Drive, when they saw the vehicle at Millhaven and Powell. An officer initiated a traffic stop but said that the suspect, later identified as Mack Hill, 40, continued to drive. This is when the chase began.

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Michelli Martin joins Mya Hudgins this morning to discuss the City of Monroe’s second annual 4th of July block party. Watch the interview to receive more details on this event. For more Morning News CLICK HERE

A vacant concrete building in south Monroe is a reminder of a school that gave Black students a rare chance to learn the skills necessary to prosper in business. Robinson Business College, located at 604 Jack McEnery Avenue, served as a vocational school for Black students in Ouachita Parish and surrounding areas. The...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - With temperatures reaching above 100 F, cars can be impacted in more ways than one. A car’s performance and exterior and interior design can all be hurt by the heat. Tracy Smith, owner of Northside Automotive, said that there are ways to help offset the negative effects of heat on a car.

The Fourth of July weekend is less than a week away, and if you're looking for something special to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there are plenty of options.  Most of the events are scheduled for Saturday, two days before the Fourth of July. Here are a few events...

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing person, Lakeithvion Coleman, age 20. Mr. Coleman left his residence in Monroe on foot on June 22, 2022. He is described as a Black male, 6’ tall and weighing 180 lbs. A clothing description is not available. Anyone...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Some people in the LGBTQ+ community worry they could lose their rights after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the court should reconsider all of the court’s previous rulings that protect birth control, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage. The LGBTQ+ community fears they could face issues receiving health care on top of losing their rights.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Here in the south, breakfast is normally a selection of bacon, biscuits, pancakes and eggs. Though, if you are looking for something out of the ordinary, head to Daily Harvest on Forsythe for one of their crepês. They have an extensive menu with healthy options....

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 11:30 AM, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce on his legislative priorities, and the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Northeast Louisiana. Cassidy will also tour downtown West Monroe with West Monroe Mayor Staci […]

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — It’s the year of the rebels as the West Monroe high school baseball team won the LHSAA class 5A state championships last month in May. We were able to catch up with West Monroe’s assistant baseball coach Brent Achord who’s a Ole Miss baseball alum and played for the rebels […]

La Bell is hosting the first annual Liberty Bash and second annual Pub Crawl on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 11 a.m. La Bella is located at 231 Desiard Street in Monroe. The Liberty Bash will start off with a Creators Gallery at the Palace and Palace Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will include over 40 vendors, live music, jujitsu, and food trucks.

This year, Sonny Cumbie begins his first season as the head coach of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Cumbie joined Joe Londergan and Eric Henry this week to talk about his coaching influences back in Texas, the life of a coach with a growing family, and his key pieces at Tech. Cumbie also shares some memories about his days in the Indoor Football League and Joe and Eric debate LA Tech’s future in C-USA in the coming years.

Monroe, LA – According to the Monroe Police Department, this incident occurred around 8:09 p.m. on June 21, 2022. It happened at 1944 Cagle Drive. The suspect, later identified as Glenderrious Mitchell, reportedly forced his way in the residence, armed with a handgun. Once inside, a struggle ensued between...

One of the most successful coaches in Grambling State history is returning to the country’s most recognizable HBCU with more success on his mind. The return of Justin Wagar, who elevated the GSU women’s soccer team into a SWAC power, was announced recently by athletics director Trayvean Scott. ...

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On June 30, 2022, the Lincoln Parish Library will host a job fair from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event will be located at 910 North Trenton Street in Ruston, La.