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ULM holds Homecoming parade days before 95th anniversary
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ULM kicks off Homecoming festivities with annual parade just days before the University’s 95th anniversary. ULM President Carrie Castille says this comes with the 60th anniversary and 70th for the College of Pharmacy. “Next Monday we will be celebrating 95 years here on this campus...
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This Tiny Louisiana Town Lets You Visit The Last Place Bonnie And Clyde Ate
On the morning of May twenty-third, nineteen thirty-four, Clyde Barrow walked into a roadside cafe in Gibsland. He ordered a fried bologna sandwich. Bonnie Parker waited in the car with a BLT. Seven and a half miles down the road, one hundred and thirty rounds of ammunition ended their crime...
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Outdoor Tradition: Northeast Louisiana Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day at Black Bayou
MONROE, La. — Spending time outdoors offers proven mental health benefits, and residents across Northeast Louisiana found an ideal opportunity Saturday at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge to mark National Hunting and Fishing Day. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hosted the free event, offering youth hands-on...
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This Louisiana All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet Makes The Long Drive Totally Worth It
The best country buffets do not bother with fancy signage or Instagram campaigns. This West Monroe spot operates on a simple principle that never fails. Cook everything from scratch and serve it before the afternoon crowd clears out the serving line. The buffet runs around thirteen dollars per person. Fried...
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Kiroli Foundation hosts whiskey, spirits tasting to benefit Celtic Festival
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Kiroli Foundation and Choice Brands announced it will host a Whiskey and Spirits Tasting fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 25, to support the 2026 Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown West Monroe alongside Ouachita Live, a...
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Premier cosmetic dermatologist brings her expertise to Ruston
Dr. Skylar Souyoul, a premier cosmetic dermatologist, is now bringing her expertise to the Ruston community. Dr. Souyoul is at the forefront of non-surgical facial and skin rejuvenation, specializing in minimal-downtime treatments that deliver beautiful, natural-looking results. She is a strong advocate of prejuvenation – early, less invasive prevention tactics to slow visible signs of aging – and applies a proactive strategy combining targeted in-office treatments with medical-grade skincare.
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Musiq Soulchild To Headline Gala & Concert Celebrating 100 Years Of Grambling State University’s Marching Band
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild will headline the Grambling State University World Famed Centennial Gala & Concert on Oct. 1. The event will honor 100 years of the university’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band. It will be held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center as part of Homecoming 2026. The celebration also marks Grambling State’s historic Multiversary: the University’s yearlong celebration of 125 years of academic excellence, and 100 years of Tiger Athletics.
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Festival in the Park: Family, fun, food, and fellowship
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for the 6th Annual Festival in the Park on Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will be a day packed with fun, entertainment and community spirit, all while supporting our beautiful park!. This year’s festival promises something for everyone!...
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Discover Monroe-West Monroe nominated for 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Discover Monroe-West Monroe has been nominated for a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. According to officials, ConventionSouth has received more nominations than ever before, highlighting destinations and properties known for the highest quality of professionalism and service. “Being nominated is a tremendous honor for...
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Southern Reined Cow Horse Alliance hosts fourth annual Louisiana Classic
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Riders and horses from across the country gathered at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe throughout the week showcasing speed, precision and the close partnership between horse and rider. The event featured riders from 25 states and Canada. When the event first began at the Ike four years […]
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Blue Bell Ice Cream: White Chocolate Mocha
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE’s Roslyn Bilyeu has the first scoop of Blue Bell’s newest ice cream flavor, White Chocolate Mocha. To discover more about this delicious new treat hitting the shelves at a grocery store near you, watch the video above.
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Harris on History: When pizza came to Ruston
Today, pizza is so common that it is difficult to imagine a time when many Americans had never tasted it. But when Ruston restaurants began serving pizza in the 1950s, the Italian dish was still relatively new to much of the country. Long familiar in Italian immigrant communities, pizza spread...
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Rose Theatre in Bastrop prepares for weekend show ahead of 100th anniversary
BASTROP, La. — Cast and crew are preparing for a performance this weekend at the Rose Theatre in Bastrop. The production is “Divorce Southern Style.” It will run September 18-20. “The short version of the plot is it’s a woman in the South who was divorced many...