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...

Lost WWII soldier to have funeral in Bastrop after remains found and identified

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A U.S. Army Air Force technician will be buried back in Louisiana more than 80 years after his death. Technician 4th Grade William P. Butler, 22, died on Dec. 27, 1942 and was buried in a common grave while he was a Japanese prisoner of war at the Cabanatuan Camp on the Philippine Islands, the U.S. Army announced Wednesday.

Lincoln Parish 2nd annual Career Expo returns with on-the-spot hiring opportunities

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Ruston Daily Leader, the 2nd Annual Lincoln Parish Career Expo will take place Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Parish Library, bringing together job seekers and employers from across the region. The event, hosted through a partnership between the Coordinating & Development Corporation and […]

Lost WWII soldier to have funeral in Bastrop after remains found and identified

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A U.S. Army Air Force technician will be buried back in Louisiana more than 80 years after his death. Technician 4th Grade William P. Butler, 22, died on Dec. 27, 1942 and was buried in a common grave while he was a Japanese prisoner of war at the Cabanatuan Camp on the Philippine Islands, the U.S. Army announced Wednesday.

Ouachita Parish Public Library Main Branch grand opening in Monroe October 19th

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ouachita Parish Public Library is set to open its new Main Branch with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony on Oct. 29 in Monroe. The new facility is designed to expand the library’s role beyond traditional services by providing spaces for learning, collaboration and technology. Features include a children’s learning area, teen space, makerspace, podcast room, computer classroom, quiet workspaces and a telehealth booth.

Jonesboro’s Palace Theater, a focal point during the civil rights movement, to undergo major renovation

A north Louisiana theater which was one of the focal points during the civil rights movement is awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service for the first phase of a major restoration project. Janice Simmons, the assistant director of Greater North Louisiana Community Development Commission, says the money will go towards much-needed repairs for the 102-year-old Palace Theater in Jonesboro.

Ouachita Green and LA Pain Care to host Fall Family Fun Fest on October 24

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Ouachita Green and LA Pain Care will host the Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event will take place at the West Monroe Sports & Events Center, located at 875 Constitution Drive in West Monroe, La. The festival is designed […]

There They Geaux! 29 Grambling State University IT Girlies Who Ate Homecoming 2026 Up & Left No Crumbs

Next up is the place where everybody is somebody–Grambling State University–known for its world-famous Tiger Marching Band, championship-caliber football program molded by iconic football coach Eddie Robinson, and dynamic Computer Science programs in the heart of Grambling, Louisiana, off Exit 81. Founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial...

Fall Family Fun Fest returning for 2026!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Fall Family Fun Fest is returning for 2026!. Ouachita Green Director Sheila Kay Downhour joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to share the details. The fun fest will be on Saturday, October 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. It will be set up at the West Monroe Sports...

Folk Festival returns to Bayou D'Arbonne showcasing three Bluegrass Bands

The Bayou D'Arbonne Folk Festival will return to Union Parish on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the sixth year in a row. Featuring live bluegrass music, traditional crafts, food, re-enactors, and even a pie-eating contest; there's plenty of fun for both kids and adults alike. This festival will take place...

Historic Jonesboro theatre gets restoration grant

JONESBORO, La. (KNOE) - The historic Palace Theatre in Jonesboro, Louisiana, has been awarded a grant from the National Park Service to support restoration plans for the building, the Greater North Louisiana Community Development Corporation (GNLCDC) announced Wednesday. The planned restoration will last three to four years and include a...

Christian entertainment brings faith, families and community together across North Louisiana

Christian music and faith-based entertainment are becoming an increasingly familiar part of the cultural landscape across North Louisiana, giving families another way to gather, worship and connect outside traditional Sunday morning services. For families in Bossier Parish, that movement extends beyond events within the parish. Churches throughout the region are...

Celtic Festival brings history and fantasy to West Monroe

The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival highlights Celtic heritage with a Louisiana spin. The event made a creative and whimsical space to celebrate Celtic heritage while providing an opportunity to dress up as fairies. Presented by the Kiroli Foundation, the annual festival has celebrated Celtic heritage in West Monroe for more than 20 years.

Simsboro Lions Club to host Trunk or Treat, Movie in the Park

SIMSBORO, La. — The Simsboro Lions Club will host its first Trunk or Treat and Movie in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ragan Madden Park in Simsboro. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to families. Children can trunk-or-treat, collect candy and take part...