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Acadian Ambulance honors top EMT, medic of the year on Tuesday
Acadian Ambulance honored its top medics of the year during its annual celebration Tuesday. Opelousas paramedic Hailey Reviere was selected as Paramedic of the Year and Jinina Wilson of Monroe was named EMT of the Year out of the 33 finalists chosen from the company’s four-state service area. Reviere,...
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Acadian Ambulance honors paramedic, EMT of the year
Acadian Ambulance recognized its outstanding medics of the year on Tuesday at the Heymann Performing Arts Center, honoring paramedic Hailey Reviere of Opelousas and EMT Jinina Wilson from Monroe. The two were chosen for the top honors from a field of 33 candidates from across the company's four-state service area.
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Resident locates ServPro Greenqube near ULM School of Pharmacy
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Monroe Chamber of Commerce announced Julia Morrison has found the ServPro Greenqube. Organizers said the Greenqube was located near the ULM School of Pharmacy, just off Research Way Road.
lincolnparishjournal.com
Ruston native earns nursing scholarship from NLMC Auxiliary
Ruston native Tambri Leedy was recently awarded a scholarship from the North Louisiana Medical Center Auxiliary. Leedy, a 2022 graduate of Ruston High School and current Louisiana Tech nursing student, received a check for $1,500 from the hospital’s auxiliary to aid her in her nursing degree. She was chosen...
MyArkLaMiss
Ochsner LSU Health receives an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog: Highlights commitment to quality care for patients
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center is marking a significant achievement after earning its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, reinforcing its position as a leader in patient safety across northeast Louisiana. Hospital leaders say the recognition reflects years of dedication from staff and a system-wide commitment […]
lincolnparishjournal.com
Ruston council moves forward with frontage road plans
Ruston’s City Council made a pair of key moves concerning Phase 2 of the Tarbutton Road-to-Grambling North Service Road Project during its May meeting Monday evening at City Hall. The council approved an ordinance to annex approximately 115.5 acres of land into Ruston’s corporate limits for development of Phase...
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Sixth Annual South Franklin Catfish Festival Takes Over Downtown Wisner
WISNER, La. (KNOE) — The sixth annual South Franklin Catfish Festival is underway Saturday in downtown Wisner, celebrating the town’s catfish industry. Organizers said proceeds will help offset festival expenses and support local organizations. Wisner is home to pond-raised catfish operations, including a processing plant and nearby farms.
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Alpha Omicron Pi honors legacy advisor Carol Baker Robinson with naming of endowed scholarship
MONROE, La. – On Sunday, April 26, 2026, over 30 Alpha Omicron Pi alumnae and University of Louisiana Monroe administration gathered to honor a mentor and friend, Mrs. Carol Baker Robinson, with an endowed scholarship in her name. The Carol Baker Robinson Alpha Omicron Pi Lambda Tau Endowed Scholarship...
MyArkLaMiss
Ronald McDonald House Family Room Opens at St. Francis Medical Center
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Families with children receiving care at FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center now have a new place of comfort and support with the opening of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room. Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana announced the grand opening of the Family Room, located on the seventh […]
Shine My Crown
Mayor Arrested Over Alleged $75,000 Medicaid Fraud Scheme: ‘I Do Believe That I Will Be Vindicated’
Winnsboro mayor arrested, accused of $75,000 in Medicaid fraud(Louisiana Bureau of Investigation) Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme totaling approximately $75,000, according to officials from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. The arrest, carried out last week by agents under...
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Louisiana mayor arrested by attorney general, charged with Medicaid fraud
Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace has been arrested and charged with Medicaid fraud by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Murrill said Wallace, 50, Robinson Drive, was arrested on April 21 and booked into the East Baton Rouge Prison. No bond has been set. Wallace is charged with six counts of government benefits fraud in what Murrill described as a Medicaid fraud scheme in which the mayor illegal secured $75,000 in benefits from 2021 through 2026. “It doesn’t matter who you are — if you defraud the hardworking taxpayers of Louisiana, you’re going to jail," Murrill said in a statement. Murrill said her Louisiana Bureau of Investigation special agents conducted the investigation after Louisiana Department of Health officials referred the allegations to Murrill's agency. Wallace is accused of fraudulently receiving Medicaid benefits for herself and a dependent. Murrill said Wallace didn't report to the health department a change in household income, failed to disclose her marital status and intentionally misrepresented the availability of health insurance provided through her employers. Agents said their investigation showed Wallace and her dependent continuously used Medicaid benefits from 2021 through 2026 while she received a salary that would have made her ineligible to receive Medicaid benefits. Winnsboro,
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Ouachita Green adds patriotic twist to Love the Boot Week
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - Keep Louisiana Beautiful has introduced a new initiative to its annual Love the Boot Week this year in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. “Eight days where we are cleaning up, doing beautification projects all over the state thanks to keep Louisiana Beautiful, but here in Ouachita Parish I am so excited because our Ouachita Green interns are working on our intern project and as part of the beautification project, we are painting fire hydrants red white and blue for the 250th anniversary," said Sheila Kay Downhour, director of Ouachita Green.
winnparishjournal.com
Rural Pines Foundation launches with mission to enhance health, quality of life in Winn Parish
The Rural Pines Foundation, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, is proud to announce its official launch with a clear and purposeful mission: to support and enhance the health and quality of life for the residents of Winn Parish. Rooted in compassion and community, the foundation is dedicated to ensuring...
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NBC 10 News Today: Physician Shortage
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The United States faces a significant physician shortage, particularly impacting access to primary care in rural areas. Federal initiatives, including a $50 billion investment, are underway to address these issues. Strategies such as virtual care and artificial intelligence are being explored to improve health care delivery. For more information about […]
winnparishjournal.com
Health Center Sees First Patient Intake Tuesday at New W. Court Street Location
Winn Community Health Center is now truly “Open for Business” at its spacious new facility at 407 W. Court Street in Winnfield as witnessed by the hundreds of well-wishers who gathered Monday for ceremony, speeches and tours. The dream had been building for years. Construction required two more years. But WCHC didn’t waste any time after Monday’s ribbon cutting and opened the doors of the three-story complex for customer services first thing Tuesday morning.
winnparishjournal.com
Winn Community Health Center opening as milestone for regional growth
Louisiana Central is highlighting the grand opening of the new Winn Community Health Center in Winn Parish, calling it a significant step forward for healthcare access and regional development in Central Louisiana. Louisiana Central President and CEO Chris Masingill participated in the opening celebration, joining community leaders, healthcare professionals, and...
jacksonparishjournal.com
Board of Aldermen for Town of Jonesboro Establishes a New Animal Control Program
The Board of Aldermen for the Town of Jonesboro held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, in the Conference Room of City Hall in Jonesboro, where six Resolutions and two Ordinances were adopted. Before the session, which began at 6:00 pm, a Public Hearing was held regarding...