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Grambling State confirms resignations of police chief & assistant chief
UPDATE: Grambling State University’ Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing Adrian D. Williams confirms the resignation of the institution’s police chief and assistant police chief; citing personnel matters. The following statement was released to KTVE News regarding the resignations: GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE/KARD has just received information that Grambling State University Chief of Police […]
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Search committee announces timeline for next Tech president
The Louisiana Tech University Presidential Search Committee formally accepted its charge and approved the presidential search advertisement and timeline during its inaugural meeting Thursday. The committee’s work will continue through the semifinalist interview process as it reviews applicants and helps identify candidates to advance for consideration by the University of...
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High school football: Haughton rolls to 6-0; Bossier falls to North Webster
The Haughton Bucs improved to 6-0 with a 41-0 victory over the St. Frederick Warriors Thursday night in Monroe. It’s the first time since the 2014 season that Haughton has won its first six games. St. Frederick dropped to 2-4 with its third straight loss. Brandon Craig scored two...
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Monroe City Schools releases statement after Carroll football appeal denied by LHSAA
UPDATE: (10/7/26) — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association Executive Committee on Wednesday unanimously upheld the season-long suspension of the Carroll High School football program. Photo courtesy Monroe City Schools The decision ends the Bulldogs’ 2026 season. It comes after panel appeal from Monroe City Schools and Carroll officials about the Sept. 25 postgame fight […]
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Panthers set for homecoming showdown vs. Arcadia
It would be a big game anyway, providing the Lincoln Preparatory School football team an opportunity to snap a three-game losing skid and open its District 1-1A season. But it’s also homecoming for the Panthers as they prepare to play host to archrival Arcadia in a game set for a 7 p.m. start tonight.
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Week 6 Thursday prep football roundup: Huntington clips Byrd, Loyola falls to Sterlington
Huntington scored two late fourth quarter touchdowns to get past Byrd 33-28 in a tight District 1-5A matchup at Lee Hedges Stadium. The Raiders Ja'Karion Spencer caught his second touchdown pass of the night, a 27-yarder from Brylan Washington with 3:08 left in the game for a 26-22 lead. Huntington...
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Back in it: Prairie View Academy punches ticket back to championship series
MAGEE, MS (KTVE/KARD)—The Prairie View Academy Lady Spartans are heading back to familiar territory—the MAIS 2A Championship Series. There were bumps in the road and they were knocked down at times, but one thing is for sure, they were never knocked out.
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LA Tech to honor 2026 Distinguished Alumni at homecoming
A luncheon celebrating Louisiana Tech University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni will be held during the University’s Homecoming festivities. Alumnus of the Year: Lucius McGehee Jr. (1985) A longtime financial services executive and community leader, Lucius McGehee Jr. serves as president of institutional services at Argent, where he oversees services...
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Ruston opens District 2-5A play at Ouachita
RUSTON, La. — Ruston High School begins District 2-5A play Friday when the Bearcats (4-1) travel to face Ouachita (3-2) at Ouachita Lion Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “We’ve had a good stretch of tough opponents up to this point in the season,” Ruston head coach Jerrod Baugh said. “Our kids have played a very tough schedule, and there’s always things we need to work on each and every week. You play that kind of schedule to get you ready for district play and the postseason. We still have room to improve, but I feel good about where we’re at.”
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Local Universities release Fall enrollment numbers
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The University of Louisiana Monroe and Grambling State University have seen a drop in their enrollment, but Louisiana Tech has received record highs. Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson says the University has nearly 12,000 enrolled students making this the third year in a row to see an increase. The only exception has been dual enrollment and international students due to Visa challenges and dual enrollment policy changes on the partner school level.
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Jackson Parish School Board Names Dr. Robin Potts as Interim Superintendent
The Jackson Parish School Board held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting in the Conference Room at the Jackson Parish School District Central Office on October 5th, where it named Dr. Robin Potts Interim Superintendent while Superintendent Carter is on Administrative Leave until the issue relating to charges brought against him in the Thursday, October 1st special called meeting is resolved.
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Mayor Friday Ellis responds to Carroll High’s football season suspension
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On October 6, 2026, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis responded to the football season suspension that Carroll High School received on September 30, 2026, following a fight with Assumption High School’s football team. In his Facebook post, Ellis mentioned that he was “deeply disappointed” by the decision to suspend Carroll High School’s […]
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Carroll High football appeal denied by LHSAA executive committee
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association met on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to hear the appeal of the decision for the Carroll football suspension. After reviewing the appeal and information from CHS, the Executive Committee unanimously upheld the Sportsmanship Committee’s decision. According to officials, the process of making the decision went through […]
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Tech, Ruston learning to adapt to growing use of PEMDs
(This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on the increased popularity of personal electronic mobility devices, the challenges they present incorporating them into daily campus and city life, and safety concerns for users.) Electric scooters and other personal electronic mobility devices (PEMDs) have quickly become part of the transportation...
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Jackson Parish School superintendent placed on administrative leave
JACKSON PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — On October 1, 2026, Jackson Parish School District Superintendent William “Billy” Carter was placed on Administrative Leave during the special-called meeting of the Jackson Parish School Board. According to the Jackson Parish Journal, the session was called solely to determine if any disciplinary measures would be handed down against Carter following […]
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ULM Bookstore undergoes design refresh and name change
The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Bookstore, located on the outdoor left side of Sandel Hall, is currently undergoing a refresh that is scheduled to take place from Sept. 28 until Oct. 15. One of the biggest differences will be a relocation of the cash register further into the...
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EDITORIAL: Show up, speak up for Louisiana Tech
A little more than a week ago, the Lincoln Parish Journal published an editorial encouraging Louisiana Tech faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and fans to pay close attention to the process of selecting the university’s next president. We encouraged people to get involved and make their voices heard. This...
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Grambling’s president reaches for brass research ring to elevate North La. HBCU
GRAMBLING — Grambling State’s Martin Lemelle is Louisiana’s youngest university president — and one of the most ambitious. Lemelle, 41, was hired to lead North Louisiana’s only historically Black university two years ago. Since then, he’s set big goals for the university. His plan is to transform Grambling into just the 16th HBCU, out of […]