ULM to host two press conferences Monday, including Gov. Jeff Landry

Sugar Hall Grand Reopening - 10:30 a.m., 580 University Ave. The University of Louisiana Monroe will hold a grand reopening for the newly renovated Sugar Hall on Monday, September 28, at 10:30 a.m. at 580 University Ave. Sugar Hall recently underwent a $27 million complete renovation. Serving as a hub...

ULM marks 95 years of service to northeast Louisiana

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The University of Louisiana Monroe is celebrating Founder’s Day on September 28, recognizing 95 years of serving students and communities across Northeast Louisiana. Since opening its doors in 1931, ULM has grown from a small junior college into a regional university that continues to shape the area’s workforce, economy, and future […]

CVS Health $5 million scholarship program to benefit ULM School of Pharmacy students

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - CVS Health recognized ULM School of Pharmacy students with a $5 million, five-year scholarship program. Gov. Jeff Landry attended the presentation and stressed the importance of strengthening pharmacy education in the Louisiana. “I think this is more of an example of how when we have our...

Campbell’s 4 TD Passes Lead JHHS to 42-20 Victory Over Lincoln Prep

The United States doesn’t have a king, but Jonesboro-Hodge High School does, and just like the definition of his surname implies, this past Friday night in the 42-20 enthusiasm-building victory over Lincoln Prep, quarterback King Campbell was a tremendous leader. In the victory that improved JHHS to 3-1 on...

Aaron’s Aces: Hartwell, Blackston, Bradshaw headline dominant high school football performances

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - For 27 seasons, the Aaron’s Ace awards have honored the premier high school athletes across North Louisiana. This week, three players earned the distinction after carrying their teams with record-setting numbers and game-changing defensive stops. Sam Hartwell, Ruston High School. After a setback against two-time...

Monroe City Schools addresses incident following Carroll-Assumption football game

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— Monroe City Schools has released a statement regarding an incident involving students following Friday night’s football game between Carroll High School and Assumption High School. In a statement released Saturday, September 26, 2026, the district said it is gathering information from school administrators, staff, law enforcement and others who were present to […]

Bearcats use explosive second half to pull away from Catholic

RUSTON — Catholic of Baton Rouge pulled within a touchdown two minutes into the second half Friday night. Ruston then scored the next 28 points to rout the Bears. Senior quarterback Sam Hartwell threw five touchdown passes and ran for another, and the Bearcats rolled up 662 yards of total offense in a 63-28 win over the Bears at James Field at Hoss Garrett Stadium. Ruston (3-1) bounced back from a 21-14 loss to Edna Karr at the Caesars Superdome six days earlier. Catholic fell to 1-3.

ULM Sugar Hall reopens after renovation

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) –Today, Sugar Hall reopened after renovation. The grand reopening comes after a $27 million renovation project. The hall will serve as a hub for ULM College of Health Sciences and feature three state-of-the-art clinic labs and classroom space. For more details, watch the video above.

Ouachita defeats Sterlington in showdown of reigning LHSAA champions

MONROE — Resiliency is a key component of the Ouachita Lions football program. There was motivation for the defending Division I nonselect champions heading into their contest against Sterlington, who won back-to-back D-III nonselect titles. Ouachita didn't want to extend its losing streak following last week's loss at Neville , so it practiced this week in the afternoon compared to its normal time in the morning. As the Lions practiced after school, they were more composed, hydrated and ready for a victory. LHSAA football: OCS makes statement vs. old rival Oak Grove to stay undefeated The Sterlington-Ouachita game exceeded expectations by going into overtime, and the Lions knocked the first blow with senior Carter McClinton's go-ahead touchdown. A rejuvenated Ouachita defense, which totaled three takeaways, sealed the victory with a goal-line stand as the team defeated Sterlington 28-21 on Friday, Sept. 25, at Lions Stadium. McClinton, a Richwood transfer, also scored on Ouachita's opening drive. He was hoping Lions coach Leonard Ceaser would let him have the ball with the game on the line. "There were a lot of runs (in the game) that I didn't capitalize and finish," McClinton said. "I just wanted to go ahead and finish on

Friday Night Blitz: Week 4 scores, highlights, and big plays across the area

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2026 high school football season continues, and week four brings another slate of matchups across the ArkLaMiss. Ouachita Parish High runs away with [28-21] victory over Sterlington. Details here. Week Four Results. Top Games. West Monroe pulls away for [42-36] win over Central after double...

Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson announces retirement effective December 31

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana Tech University President Dr. Jim Henderson announced Friday through the university’s social media accounts that he will retire effective December 31, 2026, bringing to a close a higher education leadership career that has shaped institutions across Louisiana for more than two decades. Henderson, who became Louisiana Tech’s 15th president on […]

Renovated Sugar Hall to reopen at ULM during homecoming week

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Alumni are touring Sugar Hall this week during homecoming, seeing renovations to a building that for decades housed pharmacy students at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Patti Calk, OTD professor and occupational therapy program director, said the project took years to complete. “The last four years,...

‘Behind scenes’ action helps spark RHS victory

Ruston High School’s Jerrod Baugh is admittedly an old-school head football coach — he might embrace this day and age of technology making an impact on the football field, but that doesn’t mean he has to like it. “It’s invaluable,” Baugh said. “I still feel like it’s...

High school football: Airline suffers first loss; Benton, Bossier, Plain Dealing fall

The Airline Vikings suffered their first loss of the season Friday night, falling to the Franklin Parish Patriots 54-43 at M.D. Ray Field at Airline Stadium. Airline dropped to 3-1. Franklin Parish, ranked No. 6 in the LSWA Class 4A poll, improved to 3-1 with its third straight victory. The...

Ruston continues dominance with win over Catholic

COLUMN: Thank you, Dr. Henderson

Some articles hurt to write. This is one of them, as shocking news came down from the 16th floor of Wyly Tower Friday that the 15th Louisiana Tech University president, Dr. Jim Henderson, would be retiring at the end of the calendar year, citing health concerns. We at the Lincoln...

Local Junior High Schools Ending Basketball Season, Moving to “Fall Ball”

One season is drawing to a close, and another is beginning for local Junior High athletic programs from Quitman and Weston High Schools as the 2026 basketball season ends on Tuesday, September 29th. Now both schools are turning their attention to “Fall Ball,” as the junior high softball and baseball season is scheduled to begin play this week.

Louisiana Tech Responds After Disturbing Video Spreads Online

Louisiana Tech says it is investigating after videos appearing to capture racial slurs being repeatedly shouted circulated online.

Tailgate Time: Airline vs. Franklin Parish

Sports reporter Colby Wilkerson is at Airline High School ahead of their matchup against Franklin Parish.

Late problems costly for Panthers at J-Hodge

Momentum can be a fickle thing. And in a back-and-forth game Thursday night at Jonesboro-Hodge’s Caldwell Peacock Stadium, momentum danced back and forth between the sidelines until late in the game, when things simply snowballed downhill for Lincoln Preparatory as the Panthers fell 42-20 to the Tigers. The game...