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State Police: LA 139 in Ouachita Parish experiencing temporary closure due to vehicle crash
OUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana State Police have confirmed that they are currently on the scene of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on LA 139 near LA 134 eastbound. According to authorities, Entergy officials and the Ouachita Parish Fire Department are also on the scene to begin the cleanup process. The section of LA 139 […]
Ouachita High Senior to attend Cornell University this Fall
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Ouachita parish high school senior Jacob Green will be attending Cornell university this fall to major in economics. Green is this year’s valedictorian, maintaining a 4.0 gpa while also being a member of the band, student government, and several other educational and service-based organizations. “So,...
Monroe trio arrested after over 2 pounds of narcotics, firearms found during search warrant
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On May 2, 2024, detectives of the Monroe Police Department executed a search warrant for a residence on Erin Street. Upon arrival at the residence, detectives discovered over two pounds of Marijuana, three AR-15 Rifles, and a Glock 16 inside the apartment. Three […]
Richland Parish authorities arrest 25 suspects in parish-wide narcotic round-up
RICHLAND PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that the Sheriff’s Office along with Rayville Police, Delhi Police, Magham Police, Louisiana Probation and Parole, and members of the DEA task force conducted a narcotics round-up throughout Richland Parish. According to authorities, approximately 75 drug warrants were issued, ranging […]
Sensory gym in Monroe designed for children with unique needs
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In March, a sensory gym opened that allows children to regulate their systems through play. Bayou Land Sensory Gym is located on Finks Hideaway Road in Monroe and provides a safe area for children who have unique needs. Owner Camille Cirilo says that the vision...
Wossman student awarded Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A student at Wossman High School has been awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship and plans to further her education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each year only a thousand students in the nation are selected for the Gates Millenium Scholarship and Ambria Jefferson, a...
Red, White and Blue Airshow draws to a close
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Red, White and Blue Airshow came to an end on Sunday, May 5th. The airshow ran from Friday to Sunday at the Monroe Regional Airport. Planes and fireworks filled the sky, and hundreds of community members watched from down below, night or day. The planes were from different parts of […]
Behind the scenes at the Red, White and Blue Air show
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Red, White and Blue Air show starts today! It’s a salute to our American heroes and a way to fundraise for veterans programs. Put on by the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and the Southern Heritage Air Foundation, the Airshow features flying acts from many different planes and jets.
INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-20 in Calhoun, Ouachita Parish, to be closed from May 17th to May 19th
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Friday, May 17, 2024, starting at 8 p.m. to Sunday, May 19, 2024, ending at 8 p.m., I-20 Eastbound and Westbound, at mile marker 101 near Calhoun, will be closed. The closure is to remove all frameworks over Spans 3 and 4 and complete the Type 3 Painting. I-20 […]
City of Monroe hosts Senior Citizens Recognition Day event
MONROE, La. (KNOE) -The City of Monroe will be hosting a Senior Citizens Recognition Day event on Wednesday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Pavilion. It will be hosted in honor of May as Older Americans Month and to recognize senior...
Monroe PD’s phone lines have been restored
UPDATE: As of 1:06 PM, the phone lines at the Monroe Police Department have been restored. MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The phone lines at the Monroe Police Department are currently down. Authorities encourage residents to call 911 if there is an emergency. Officials are working to fix the issue.
What’s Your Story? ‘I knew I wasn’t alone’
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Seven years. Four months. 11 days. That’s how long Bruce Seeber spent as a prisoner of war. On October 5, 1965, his life changed when his plane was shot down. For most, a moment like that would feel terrifying. As for Bruce - he felt at peace.
Monroe PD responds to Parkview Apartments shooting; 3 victims injured
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On April 30, 2024, around 1:54 AM, the Monroe Police Department responded to a shooting at Parkview Apartments on Richwood Road #2. According to detectives, three victims were found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital and two of the victims were released […]
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