Bob Cooper: the drive that never fades

Almost 60 years after picking up a set of golf clubs, Bob “Coop” Cooper still finds himself at the local country club looking to set a new record. He first started playing golf around age 11 after his friend invited him to the local city course. After that round, Cooper fell in love with the game, saying that as he got better, the more exciting it got.

This Louisiana Aviation Museum Lets You Step Into Pilot History And Try Flight Simulators

A virtual reality simulator here lets you fly the Hump, the brutal World War II air route over the Himalayas. Admission is free, so the only thing you risk is your pride as a pilot. The building itself is a survivor. It’s one of the last remaining structures from what...

Born 36 Years Ago Today in the Bayou State, the Country Hitmaker Who Scored His First No. 1 With a Song Written for His High School Sweetheart

On this day (October 22) in 1990, Dylan Scott was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. He moved to Nashville at 19 and scored a record deal a few years later. He has since released three studio albums and notched 8 top 10 hits on the Country Airplay chart. Half of those went all the way to the top.

Sneak peek of the new Ouachita Public Library Main Branch facility: KNOE Streaming News 10/27/26

Sneak peek of the new Ouachita Public Library Main Branch facility: KNOE Streaming News 10/27/26.

Louisiana Living: The Children’s Museum

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Melissa Saye discussing the upcoming Mini Market event. For more details, watch the video above.

Phaedra Blake, Mallory Patterson to be honored at Under the Lights: Women Celebrating Women

An evening of good food, wine, music and friendship will also shine a light on two women whose work makes Lincoln Parish a better place to live. The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce will honor Phaedra Blake as Volunteer of the Year and Mallory Patterson as Young Woman Business Leader of the Year during Under the Lights: Women Celebrating Women on November 5.

Portraits of Us: Emily Allen and Kaity Meyers

Two women opened a breakfast spot in the middle of a global pandemic with no business ownership experience and no customers allowed in their store. Now, they sell thousands of avocado toasts every single year. Meet Emily Allen and Kaity Meyers, the co-owners of Common Goods Co., a Ruston gathering...

Dakota Cunningham was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 11

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A University of Louisiana Monroe ULM, golfer who was diagnosed with leukemia as a child is now competing at the Division I level. What once was a long term goal for the young scholar. Dakota Cunningham, a sophomore business major and golf student-athlete who was diagnosed...

Country Crash Course: Saddle up your horses

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On this segment of Country Crash Course, a series where KTVE morning anchors Jalien Livatt and Roslyn Bilyeu discover all things “country livin’,” they saddle up to learn what it takes to ride horseback. Watch the video to see their experience in the saddle and what they learned along the […]

Citizens for a Better Arcadia to host Fall Festival, seeking volunteers

Come help make the Citizens for a Better Arcadia Fall Festival a fun night for the children. The Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8pm. It will feature food, games, and family fun. Citizens for a Better Arcadia are looking for individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations to...

The Krewe de Riviere is looking for artists!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Twin Cities Krewe de Riviere is looking for artists to design this year’s Mardi Gras print!. The 2027 season parade is western-themed. Submit your poster entry to twincitieskdr@yahoo.com by November 6, 2026. Submissions should be parade-themed and Mardi Gras related. Contact the Krewe de...

Water ski comes in second at nationals

The University of Louisiana Monroe water ski team traveled to Rio Linda, California on October 15-17 for the NCWSA Division I and Division II National Championships. The team placed second overall, finishing only 295 points behind long-time rival, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. ULM water ski totaled 12,455 points, led by...

Twin City Entertainment to host Halloween Speakeasy event October 31st

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to Twin City Entertainment, a Halloween Speakeasy experience will be held Oct. 31, featuring live storytelling inspired by classic gothic horror authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. The event will combine performances of classic spooky tales with themed cocktails crafted to match the stories’ dark settings […]

Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts performs 'Sherlock Homes: The Baker Street Irregulars'

Join the Baker Street Irregulars in searching for missing Sherlock Holmes as the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts performs Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars. In this production, the streets of London are overwhelmed with crime as Sherlock Holmes goes missing. Who else will save the day but the Baker Street Irregulars—a crew of street kids hired by Sherlock to help solve cases. As they attempt to prove that Sherlock is not dead, they also learn that they have to find the mayor's missing daughter, solve a murder mystery from their own past, and face the criminal mastermind behind it all—who might just be the man who killed Sherlock himself.

Grambling's Brusly Roots, a Hidden Fox and Louisiana Wildlife: What's On at the West Baton Rouge Museum This Fall

Baton Rouge history buffs don't have to go far for one of the region's most interesting small museums. The West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, just over the Mississippi River bridge, has three exhibits on view this fall and a calendar full of community programs, most of them free.

Boo at the Zoo raising funds for new catwalk at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo General Curator Lisa Taylor and Tina Miller with the Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss with baby raccoons!. More importantly, they came to share details about Boo at the Zoo!. Boo at the Zoo raises much needed funds to...

The Morning Drive With Aaron and Jake: 10/19/2026

WWII Veteran William Pershing Butler interred in Bastrop more than 80 Years after death

BASTROP, La. (KNOE) - William Pershing Butler, a World War II veteran who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942, was laid to rest Friday at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, more than 80 years after his death. More than 50 people attended the burial ceremony,...

Zoo to You: Mississippi Kite

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On this week’s edition of Zoo to You, KTVE’s Jaelin Livatt visited the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo to learn about a new animal. Watch the video above for more information.

Chennault Fest is less than a month away!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Chennault Fest is less than a month away! This year, dozens of hot air balloons are making their way to Monroe between November 6 and 7, 2026. Gates open at 3 p.m. on both days. The festival is in the field next to the Chennault Aviation...