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A new place to go junkin’ in Monroe
A new thrift store in Monroe offers shoppers a variety of finds while providing local vendors with a place to showcase their products. Girl Talk: Let’s Go Junkin’, located at 102 Old Bastrop Road, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 24, welcoming customers to explore its selection. Owner Cindy...
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Roxie’s Southern Bistro to host community meal, donation drive for residents in need
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Roxie’s Southern Bistro is inviting the community to come together to support local residents in need through a community meal and essential items donation drive later this month. The restaurant said it will host its “Feeding the Homeless” event on Monday, Nov. 23, from 1...
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New dog park in Ruston officially open!
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Bark Yard, the City of Ruston’s new dog park, is officially open!. The Bark Yard is located directly behind the Ruston Animal Control building and is the result of a collaboration between the City of Ruston and Louisiana Tech University’s School of Design.
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Christmas on the River: Discover Monroe West Monroe releases official Christmas Guide for family fun in the Twin Cities
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Discover Monroe-West Monroe has released its official Christmas Guide, featuring local events families across the Twin Cities and throughout Louisiana can enjoy. According to tourism officials, the guide features local Christmas parades, events, holiday light maps, gift guides for local products, and other details to help make the season meaningful […]
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Voters approve Sunday alcohol sales in three Central Arkansas cities
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Treat Yourself Tuesday: The Lotus Club of Monroe
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On this week’s edition of Treat Yourself Tuesday, KTVE’s Jalien Livatt and Roslyn Bilyeu join Chef Ashley Washington, Executive Chef at the Lotus Club of Monroe to discuss fine dining options the club offers. To learn more, watch the video above.
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Families gather at Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo for annual Boo at the Zoo
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Families gathered at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe on Saturday for the annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween celebration. The event gave children an opportunity to dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat and take part in activities throughout the zoo. Activities included trick-or-treat tables,...
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Yoga at the Park returns Nov. 8 for a full day of breath, movement and stillness
This is a paid advertorial. Lincoln Parish Park will once again become a daylong retreat for body and mind on Sunday, Nov. 8, when Blue Sky Yoga hosts “Yoga at the Park” from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event is built around a simple idea: a day...
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Former karate champion loses more than 100 pounds after being told hip surgery wasn’t an option
MONROE, La. (CNN) - October is Bone and Joint Awareness Month, and conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis are leading causes of disability. Robert Vanelli knows what it means to relearn movement. “When you’ve had to learn to walk again, you don’t take simple movements for granted,” Vanelli said.
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Adopt a Pet: Meet Puddles and Roe!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Puddles and Roe!. Cheryl Garrett, with MyLove Daily Cats, says these sweet girls are around 5-6 months old, and they’re both so sweet!. Both girls are used to dogs and other cats and they love people! They’ve been very well socialized and would love to find a home to snuggle the days away!
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Ruston hunter downs trophy buck after getting wife’s blessing
Lane Cox, who works as loan officer for the Ruston branch of Winnsboro State Bank, wanted to be in his stand when a big buck he had been after stepped out. “My wife, Becca, was returning from a trip to South Louisiana and I usually meet her as soon as she gets home,” Cox said. “However, when I got out of church Sunday, my phone ‘pinged’ and there stood the big buck I had been hunting hard; he was standing right by my stand. I called Becca, told her the situation, and she agreed that I should be on my stand the next day, Oct. 19, to give me a chance at this big buck.”