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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Oct. 8 around 6:59 p.m. local authorities responded to a vehicle fire on the North 18th Street overpass. According to the Monroe Police Department, it is believed that mechanical issues caused the fire. MPD said no injuries were reported. WATCH: KNOE Latest Video.

A Ruston man was arrested for possessing stolen property after a theft victim saw the man with his bicycle on South Farmerville Street Sunday. David Albritton, 58, was arrested for possession of stolen property Oct. 6 after the victim reported his bicycle has been stolen and he saw a man with it.

UNION PARISH (KTVE/KARD) – Beulah Baptist Church and Antioch Baptist Church are inviting community members to donate supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The churches are two of many throughout Union Parish that will be providing aid to the East Coast. Beulah Baptist Church asks that donations be dropped off at the Farmerville Fire […]

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) – The Ruston Animal Control started its new Sisters Saving Paws program, aiming to train, socialize, and showcase the dogs available for adoption. The program is a collaboration between the Louisiana Tech University Panhellenic Council and the Ruston Animal Control. Members from each of the university’s five Panhellenic sororities visited the adoption facility, […]

A Ruston man was arrested last week after he allegedly attacked a friend with a knife and a pitchfork. David Lynn Morris, 45, was arrested Oct. 3 after an altercation on Dubach Road the previous evening. Responding deputies found the wounded victim in front of the residence. Both his eyes...

OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is considering enacting an ordinance that could potentially ban the sale and distribution of Kratom. “The quicker we get this stuff regulated or banned, the better off our young people and our society as a whole will be,” said Charlie Jones, owner and pharmacist at Drennan’s Pharmacy in West Monroe.

CBS Sports Network's continued coverage of the 2024 college football season features seven games for the Week 7 slate, including a pair of weeknight battles ahead of a loaded Saturday quadrupleheader. The action kicked off with a Tuesday night with Liberty knocking off FIU in an overtime thriller. Conference USA...

Fun for the entire family is promised this Friday, October 11th, as Quitman High School will be holding their annual “Fall Festival”. An incredible lineup of events, rides, and activities are planned including the Rockwall, Haunted House, Mindwinder, Train, Race Car Derby, Cake Walk, Go Fish, Plinko, Pick Up Ducks, Ring Toss, Soccer Darts, Skee Ball, Dunking Booth, Face Painting and Bingo games. Pre-paid tickets can be purchased until Wednesday, October 9th.

When the University of Louisiana - Monroe moved on from Head Football Coach Terry Bowden in late 2023, it felt weird. I openly questioned that if you were in the position ULM football was, and had Terry Bowden as your coach, how were you going to do better? Bowden is a historic name in college football, and Terry has a big resume with coaching awards, bowl victories, and playoff trips.

After being falsely accused of selling cookies laced with marijuana, Crumbl Cookies in West Monroe is trying to get back to what they do best - make cookies.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Monroe Moccasins hit Anytime Fitness to get pumped up for Friday’s season opener against the Athens Rock Lobsters. Puck drops from the Monroe Civic Center at 7:00 p.m.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Monroe Moccasins met with the media ahead of their season opener against the Athens Rock Lobsters. Puck drops at the Monroe Civic Center for the first time in 23 years Friday at 7:00 p.m.

The trial of a lawsuit brought by a Ruston Police patrol supervisor against the Ruston Police Department and its police chief started this week in federal court. Jury selection was reportedly completed Monday. In October 2022, Sergeant Kayla Loyd filed the suit alleging she had been passed over for promotions,...

OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Riverbend Cleanup will occur in Ouachita Parish and surrounding areas on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Courtesy photo of City of West Monroe The meetup location will be at the West Monroe Community Center on 400 S. 5th St. Volunteers are needed, and those […]

RUSTON, La. — It’s impossible to walk in downtown Ruston and miss the Waltz Pharmacy at the intersection of North Trenton St. and West Mississippi Ave. Nestled in the corner by the red light, the bright white sign has welcomed countless patients for nearly 53 years into Waltz’s care for needed medications, apothecaries, knick-knacks and of course, cold Coca Cola’s.

The Ruston City Council “played ball” during its October meeting at City Hall, authorizing the sale of one sports facility and use of another to the Lincoln Parish School while also introducing an ordinance that could open the door for privately-owned indoor pickleball courts to be constructed near the Sports Complex.

As an added bonus this year, fans can submit pictures of players, and a select few will be published each week along with the scores. To submit pics, please email lpjscoreboard@gmail.com with your pictures by Sunday nights at 8 p.m. The scoreboard will run every Tuesday and have the previous...

Lincoln Parish has announced the 2024 Teachers of the Year, with Ruston Junior High teacher Sarah Waits being named the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Waits began teaching 14 years ago, with 9 of those years being in Lincoln Parish. Her journey into education began when she landed an interview with a Teacher Education Program director during college. Although she knew little about the profession at the time, she believes teaching is the career she was always meant to pursue.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - For the second season, Louisiana Tech will play all weekday games in October. The Bulldogs lost all three games last year, but they feel better prepared this time around. “Octoberfest” kicks off at Joe Aillet Stadium Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. between LA Tech and Middle Tennessee.

The Center for Children and Families is kicking off its 23rd annual Christmas Project and they’re asking the community for help.