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MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Friday, June 24, 2022, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators reported they are currently searching for a missing person. According to deputies, on June 22, 2022, 20-year-old Lakeithvion Coleman of Monroe left his home on foot. Deputies described Coleman as a Black male, six feet tall and weighing 180 lbs. Deputies did not […]

Impairment Suspected in Head-On Crash on LA 139 that Claimed the Life of a Louisiana Man. Louisiana – On June 25, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that on Friday, June 24, 2022, just after 5:00 p.m., LSP Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 139 at Everglades Road in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Prentice Starr, Jr., 48, of Monroe, Louisiana, died in the crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that Starr Jr. was driving a 2015 Dodge Charger north on LA Highway 139. At the same time, a 2017 Hyundai Sonata was driving south on LA Hwy 139. The Dodge crossed the centerline and struck the Hyundai for unknown reasons.

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...

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Some parts of the ArkLaMiss saw power outages Sunday, June 26, 2022. Around 3:15 p.m. areas in West Monroe experienced Entergy power outages. According to Your Weather Station’s Meteorologist Brianna Medina, a cluster of storms traveling at 25 mph southwestward across the ArkLaMiss have produced 60 mph wind gusts that […]

A Monroe man was killed in a head-on collision in Morehouse Parish Friday, police said. Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana 139 at Everglades Road just after 5 p.m. Friday. This crash claimed the life of 48-year-old Prentice Starr, Jr. ...

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 […]

According to authorities, they found Dennis Waits near Green Lane suffering with two gunshot wounds to the leg and buttocks.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It was an intense weekend of racing at Forsythe Boat Ramp as drivers from across the country and even as far as Canada competed on the Ouachita River. Drivers explain the work it takes to race.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting in north Monroe on Friday, June 24, 2022. According to the Monroe Police Department, the shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Loop Road. That’s the location of Belle Bayou Apartments. MPD said...

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Gennis Gem’s Summer Market is a popup shop for local business owners. Samantha Lewis is the event coordinator and says she is aiming to shine a light on Monroe’s businesses. Samantha Lewis, “Me being in a bunch of pop ups for about two years now, and I wanted to take the […]

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– All Heat Advisories have expired and a few scattered showers remain. The current weather conditions are still a little muggy but the current temperatures are a couple degrees cooler from the past 24-hours. These slightly cooler conditions will continue for Monday as well with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe hosted a Career Fair Saturday morning. The fair lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 25, 2022 in the Howard L. Russell Building. Immediate openings were available for the following positions:. Juvenile Justice Specialist. Corrections Officers. Social...

I hate to come at you this way but my cousin in West Monroe is 82 and is caring for four great-grandsons, three of whom are non-verbal autistic. She is a graphic artist and she designed the covers for six of my books. A couple of weeks ago, lightning struck...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The crowd and boat racers gathered for the 2nd Annual Thunder on the Ouachita Boat Race Saturday morning. The event was held at the Forsythe Boat Ramp. The ramp is closed June 25, 2022 - June 26, 2022 for the race. In Saturday’s race, 56 boats...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Former Class 5A Defensive MVP from Ruston High School and All-American as a LSU Tiger, Kyle Williams is now a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Williams went on to play 13 seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, earning six Pro Bowl selections. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Ruston Bearcats.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A big announcement happened in West Monroe earlier today. The Mayor showed off renderings of downtown improvements that are on the way. They include a marina, updates at Alley Park, a gateway sign, and underground utilities and she says the money has already been raised. “These...