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b1Bank finds a new home with ULM athletics
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ULM Athletics and b1BANK announced a five-year partnership naming b1BANK the Official Bank of ULM Athletics through its MMR partner Van Wagner on August 4th. This announcement establishes a broad collaboration focused on athletics, education and investment in the Monroe community. ULM and b1Bank came together...
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Union Parish Road Tax Proposal Calls For 12 Mills, Not 10
FARMERVILLE – Union Parish voters will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a 12-mill parishwide property tax for public roads and bridges for 10 years, according to the final proposition posted by the Louisiana Secretary of State. The official measure is not 10 mills, as some descriptions have suggested; the number 10 refers to the duration of the tax.
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Training reforms aim to bridge Northeast Louisiana’s high-tech ‘Experience Gap’
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Meta launches AI update to help Louisiana small businesses
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Small business owners often wear a dozen different hats, acting as their own marketing manager, accountant, strategist and customer support team. A new update to Meta AI aims to take some of that heavy lifting off their shoulders. On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Meta launched...
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Boil advisory issued for Tri- Water System customers following water main break
UNION PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Customers served by Tri-Water, Inc. on Slade Camp Road, Knight Road, and Byrnside Road are under a boil advisory following a water main break that left residents without water for a portion of the week. According to Tri-Water system, the outage may have affected...
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First Cup with First News: Mattress Plus
SHREVEPORT, La. - Mattress Plus is a third generation family and locally owned business providing professional and top notch customer service. It assists clients in selecting quality bedding that will give them years of support, comfort, and a great night's sleep. Mattress Plus has two locations in Northwest Louisiana. Its...
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Monroe Medical Center gains a new CEO: Dr. Michael O’Neal II
Monroe, LA (KTVE/KARD) Ochsner LSU Health has named Dr. Michael D. O’Neal II as the new CEO of the Monroe Medical Center. Dr. O’Neal has been the Chief Medical Officer for the Monroe Medical Center since October of 2020— almost six years. And now, as he prepares to take the role as CEO, he explains […]
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Jonesboro State Bank opens fall Pledge 10 grant cycle
Jonesboro State Bank is accepting applications for the fall cycle of its Pledge 10 grant program through September 15, 2026. The bank awarded $75,009 to ten area organizations in the spring cycle, funding projects that ranged from Jackson Parish’s first public kayak launch to vehicle stabilization equipment for local firefighters.
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Buc-ee’s continues construction in Ruston, Louisiana — grand opening expected in spring of 2027
Ruston, LA (KTVE/KARD) The famous gas station known for its brisket, beaver nuggets, and mascot– Buc-ee’s, is coming to Ruston, Louisiana in 2027. Construction has been underway for around 10 months, with major progress made in between. The Ruston store is one of only 2 Buc-ee’s locations currently being built in Louisiana; the other is […]
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Experience Ruston welcomes Leah Freeman as Director of Marketing and Communications
Experience Ruston (Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau) is pleased to announce Leah Freeman as the organization’s new Director of Marketing & Communications. Freeman officially joined the Experience Ruston team on August 10. In her new role, Freeman will lead Experience Ruston’s marketing and communications efforts to strengthen the...