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Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week 2026 returns Sept. 14-20 to showcase local diner restaurants
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week will return to Ouachita Parish for its fourth year, giving residents the opportunity to explore special menu offerings from locally owned restaurants across Monroe and West Monroe. The weeklong event is scheduled for Sept. 14 through Sept. 20, 2026, and will feature participating restaurants offering fixed-price […]
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Regional Emmy nominations announced for KNOE’s Aaron Dietrich
Here at KNOE, we’ve always believed that you don’t need a major-market zip code to deliver major-market storytelling. And once again, the industry is taking notice.
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West Monroe native, Wayne Gentry, will produce 2026 Miss America competition
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Wayne Gentry, a West Monroe native and longtime pageant producer, has been selected to produce the 2026 Miss America Competition in West Palm Beach, Florida. Gentry, owner of ShowCase Productions, brings nearly 50 years of experience in live television and pageant production. He began his work with the Miss Louisiana […]
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Monroe hip-hop artist makes waves, gains nearly 400k followers
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Monroe artist DeMorris Hamburg is gaining attention on social media. He is known as Starringo and has gained nearly 400,000 followers, who praise his music for its flow and cadence. Hamburg’s music career started in 2006 while he was a student at Wossman High School.
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Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series returns to West Monroe in September
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The West Monroe Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series will return in September with five free lunchtime performances at the Pavilion at Seventh Square. The concert series is presented by the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and the City of West Monroe. The concerts are scheduled from noon to 1:00 […]
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Skyleigh Webb Named “Rising Star” at 2026 RusTony Awards Celebration
Celebrating the close of its 48th season, the Ruston Community Theatre (RCT) held its annual RusTony Awards Celebration on August 27th at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston. Among the winners recognized during the gala event was Skyleigh Webb of Quitman, LA, who received the “Rising Star” Award for her performance as Mrs. Gloop in the production of Willy Wonka Jr. Emily and Russ Webb’s daughter was also nominated for her ensemble roles in other shows.
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Restored dragonfly sculpture returns to Forsythe Park
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The iconic dragonfly sculpture has reopened at Forsythe Park after being restored by local artist Brooke Foy. “This means a lot to so many people, myself included,” Foy said. Foy, who is from Monroe, was hired to work on the sculpture’s restoration. Sculpture removed...
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Shepherd Norred Wins Youth Division of Majestic Bass Tournament
As the day turned to night and the scorching heat that had been blistering the field of anglers competing in the Majestic Big Bass Fishing Tournament at Lake Claiborne this past weekend finally started to recede, that was when Quitman resident Shepherd Norris got hot!. After a long day of...
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Annual “Crafty Cafe” to be held on September 12
Mark your calendar now to attend the annual “Crafty Cafe.” Always one of the most anticipated events of the year by Jackson Parish and surrounding area residents, where crafts, creations, and some of the best-tasting dishes and sweets are available for purchase. The event will take place from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on September 12th at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, located at 500 South Cooper Avenue. Sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), all proceeds go to helping pay for mission projects.
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KTVE/KARD welcomes Roslyn Bilyeu to the Ark-La-Miss
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE/KARD welcomes new weekday morning anchor Roslyn Bilyeu to the Ark-La-Miss! Roslyn is the weekday morning anchor at KTVE in Monroe, Louisiana. Her path to the anchor desk has stretched from coast to coast. Born in Savannah, Georgia, raised in Huntington Beach, California, and educated in Louisiana, each chapter of […]
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Fifth annual Bayou Black Rodeo parade brings community together
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The 5th annual Bayou Black Rodeo Parade brought the community together Saturday in Monroe, kicking off the rodeo weekend with horses, floats and Western spirit. More than 45 groups participated in the event, filling the streets with music and candy. Organizers said the parade sets...
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in local mosquito pool in Ouachita Parish by the OPMAD
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District (OPMAD) has confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a mosquito sample collected during routine surveillance efforts in Ouachita Parish. Following the detection, the district has expanded mosquito control operations in the affected area. Crews are conducting targeted truck-mounted spraying, barrier treatments, […]
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Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District detects Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in local mosquito pool
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District (OPMAD) has confirmed the detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a local mosquito pool collected during routine disease surveillance operations. In response to this finding, OPMAD is immediately escalating targeted vector control operations in the affected area. Field crews...
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library shares her legacy in Ouachita Parish