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...

Football Friday Night Week 4: Ark-La-Miss scores, highlights and top plays

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Stay plugged in right here throughout the night for live updates and scores from high school football games across the Ark-La-Miss. Due to a referee shortage, the LHSAA has announced that some high school football games will be played on Thursday and Friday nights. Watch highlights for Thursday games on NBC 10 News at 10.

Seniors Honored at Quitman High School Cross Country Meet

Quitman High School hosted its annual cross country meet on Saturday at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Sports Complex. Before the meet began, which saw 32 schools participate, QHS honored its three seniors: Lindsey Woods, Syerra Lewis, and Kaleigh King, who celebrated by helping lead the Lady Wolverines to the varsity girls team title, one of five Quitman teams that took first place in their respective divisions along with the K-2 girls, 3-4 boys, 5-6 boys, and 7-8 girls teams. The Quitman 3-4 division girls came in second, and the QHS varsity boys team came in third overall as well.

Football Friday Night Week 4: Ark-La-Miss scores, highlights and top plays

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Stay plugged in right here throughout the night for live updates and scores from high school football games across the Ark-La-Miss. Due to a referee shortage, the LHSAA has announced that some high school football games will be played on Thursday and Friday nights. Watch highlights for Thursday games on NBC 10 News at 10.

Hear from ULM Student Government President Kelly Lohman

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — ULM SGA President Kelly Lohman shares insight on how students can get involved around campus during Homecoming week. For more information watch the video above.

ULM breaks ground on Freddy and Reba Nolan Early Childhood Hall

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Shovels hit the dirt at the University of Louisiana Monroe Thursday morning for the new Freddy and Reba Nolan Early Childhood Hall. The building will house the Emily Williamson Laboratory School, located at the same site as the original building. The original building was deemed uninhabitable...

Northeast Baptist School unveils remodeled campus with Monroe Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting

WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Northeast Baptist School officially unveiled its remodeled facilities Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in partnership with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. The celebration marked the completion of campus upgrades aimed at enhancing the learning environment for students, including seventh-grader Rose Bonsal. “To be...

Panthers hitting road to face Jonesboro-Hodge

Lincoln Prep hits the road tonight for a matchup of 2-1 Class 1A teams as the Panthers take on Jonesboro-Hodge at Caldwell Peacock Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The two Class 1A schools are no strangers to each other. Jonesboro won last year’s meeting 35-28 in Grambling.