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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.
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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...
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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 […]
KNOE TV8
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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 […]
KNOE TV8
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 […]