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Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum to host 3rd annual Constitution Week
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum is set to host its third annual Constitution Week from Sept. 15–19, offering hands-on civics education and interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Throughout the week, attendees can participate in mock elections at an on-site voting booth, and...
KNOE TV8
Benjamin Franklin coming to the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens Executive Director Ralph Calhoun joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about their upcoming event.
KNOE TV8
Grambling State University chefs Cook for a cause to help fight food insecurity
GRAMBLING, La. (KNOE) — When Grambling’s only grocery store closed this summer, students were left without a full-service market nearby. The area is considered a food desert, and in Lincoln Parish, 21% of people face food insecurity. Grambling State chef Courtney Black-Samuel said food insecurity affects the campus...
KNOE TV8
Adopt a Pet: Meet Speed!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Speed!. This little guy is about 5 months old and he is the sweetest baby you’ll ever meet! If he could crawl into your skin, he probably would - and it still wouldn’t be close enough. Speed loves to cuddle, gives the softest...
winnparishjournal.com
Coochie Brake WMA established in Winn Parish, opening 1,894 acres to public hunting
WINN PARISH, La. — Louisiana has a new Wildlife Management Area, and it is located in southwest Winn Parish. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has officially established Coochie Brake Wildlife Management Area, opening 1,894 acres to public hunting, outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
myarklamiss.com
MyArkLaMiss
KTVE/KARD, MyArkLaMiss+ to mark 9/11 Anniversary with special coverage, documentary series and moments of remembrance
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE/KARD and MyArkLaMiss+ will commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with special programming and digital remembrance efforts designed to honor the victims, survivors, first responders and families whose lives were forever changed by that day. Beginning Wednesday, MyArkLaMiss+ will air a five-part special series highlighting personal stories […]
takingthekids.com
This Louisiana Ice Cream Stand Only Takes Cash And Draws Crowds For Hours
Cash or nothing, and somehow nobody minds waiting in line to hand it over. One roadside stand in Louisiana has run on that rule since the seventies. Vanilla soft serve pulls cars straight off the highway, thick and rich instead of airy. A banana malt sits thick enough to fight the straw the whole way down.
travelmag.com
This Louisiana State Park Has A 15,250-Acre Lake, Piney Forests, And Five Fishing Piers
North Louisiana does not shout for attention, and that is exactly why this place works. The road gives way to pine trees, open water, and the kind of quiet that makes you lower your voice without meaning to. It feels less like arriving at an attraction and more like slipping...
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
Two Buc-ee's race to open first in Louisiana. See when they plan to open
Buc-ee's, with its beloved beaver mascot and celebrated food items, will soon open its first ever locations in Louisiana. The chain of massive travel centers is expanding into other states and will be opening one location in Northeast Louisiana and another in the South Central region of the state. The...
unearththevoyage.com
This Louisiana Trade Days Market Serves Up Meat Pies, Food Trucks, and Aisles of Flea Market Finds
Tucked into the quiet countryside of north Louisiana sits a monthly gathering where old chicken houses got a second life as shopping halls packed with treasures. Vendors line paved walkways selling antiques, handmade crafts, jewelry, and the kind of odd finds you never knew you needed until they were in your hands.
lincolnparishjournal.com
Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery coming to Ruston
Ruston residents will soon have a couple of new options to satisfy their sweet tooth. Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are slated to be part of a new development currently under construction on the southwest side of the Cooktown Road bridge, across from Starbucks, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker confirmed Wednesday.
MyArkLaMiss
Anitra’s Prom Dresses is closing after 49 years of serving young ladies and women in the Monroe community
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Anitra’s Prom Dresses in Monroe is closing after 49 years of making young ladies feel beautiful as they prepare for special moments in life. Current owner Lauri Warlick is the daughter of original owners Anitra and Larry Hall. Warlick shares how special this place is, not only for the community, but for their […]
KEDM
West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch concert series returns for five Wednesdays in September
WEST MONROE, La. — The West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series returns this September with five free lunchtime performances at the Pavilion at Seventh Square in West Monroe. Concerts will be held each Wednesday in September from noon to 1 p.m. The Pavilion at Seventh Square is located...
KEDM
Kiroli Park Day in West Monroe
On Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Kiroli Park brings the community together. Kiroli Park Day is a free, family-friendly event designed to get people outdoors, have fun, and celebrate the community. Kiroli invites chamber members to get involved to make the day a success. Sponsorship opportunities...