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Louisiana Tech fraternity apologizes after racist video emerges
A Louisiana Tech University fraternity apologized for a video showing a student repeatedly screaming a racial slur. The Sigma Nu fraternity called the language "repugnant, unacceptable, and completely contrary" to its values. Louisiana Tech University is conducting its own investigation into the incident. The university stated that those found responsible...
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Volunteers to distribute new winter coats to North Louisiana elementary students
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Blue announced that elementary students in Shreveport and Monroe will receive brand-new coats this week to help keep them warm throughout the fall and winter seasons. Volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue), Healthy Blue Louisiana, and other local organizations are...
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UPDATE: LA Tech officials awaiting report from fraternity investigation before proceeding in weekend incident
Louisiana Tech officials are awaiting the results of an internal Sigma Nu investigation before determining what action the university could take following the circulation of a racist social media video early Sunday morning. Louisiana Tech Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dickie Crawford told the Lincoln Parish Journal on...
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Ouachita Parish Schools sells last bonds for Richwood Upper Elementary School funds
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish School Board unanimously approved selling the remaining 25 million dollars of bonds from the District’s 2025 bond issue approved by voters. The money will mostly be used towards the construction of Richwood Upper Elementary School. One school board member Harold McCoy says...
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Legendary Ruston Coach Anderson named to LA High School Sports Hall of Fame
When Dave Anderson arrived at Ruston High School in 1991, no Bearcat had won an individual state title at the state track and field meet in 14 years. Two decades and multiple state championships later, the man whose name now hangs over the Bearcats’ track is headed to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
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Carroll football program suspended for rest of 2026-2027 season following Assumption fight; Carroll to appeal
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Carroll High School football program will end its season early after the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) suspended the program on Wednesday after four games. The LHSAA’s executive committee met with both Carroll High School and Assumption High School leadership separately for more than...
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EDITORIAL: Louisiana Tech deserves the right president
For more than six decades, Louisiana Tech University has enjoyed something increasingly rare in higher education. Stability. Continuity. And presidents who fought for Louisiana Tech. Beginning with F. Jay Taylor and continuing through Dan Reneau, Les Guice and Jim Henderson, Tech’s last four presidents have had strong connections to the...
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Louisiana Delta Community College hosts campus safety and active threat response training for students and staff
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) hosted comprehensive campus safety and emergency response training September 23–24, 2026, at the LDCC Monroe Campus, providing students, faculty, and staff with hands-on experience responding to potential threats and emergency situations. The two-day training featured Site Protection through Observational Techniques for Institutions of Higher Education Personnel […]
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Ronny Walker on next Tech President: “I’d love to be a part of that search committee.”
Ronny Walker knows the importance of the next Louisiana Tech University president. Not only for the institution, but for the City of Ruston as well. “The university is the economic driver of this city and this parish,” the Ruston mayor said Monday afternoon. “And I think the entire north region of our state.”
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ULM holds groundbreaking ceremony for Freddy and Reba Nolan Early Childhood Hall
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 24, 2026, to celebrate the construction of the Freddy and Reba Nolan Early Childhood Hall. The new building will house the Emily Williamson Laboratory School (EWLS), which provides educational childcare for children from birth to age 4. The new hall is being constructed on the previous site of EWLS, […]
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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...
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Louisiana Tech University responds to online video of individual using N-word
RUSTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) —Louisiana Tech University has issued a response after a video circulated online of an individual shouting the N-word. In a statement released on Facebook, the university said, “The video circulating on social media contains repugnant language and depicts behavior that is intolerable in society, whether in a public square or on a college campus. Severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive speech targeting individuals, which interferes with their work or education, is considered discriminatory harassment and will not be tolerated. We will investigate this incident fully and swiftly. Those found responsible will be held accountable.”
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ULM hosts ribbon cutting for grand reopening of renovated Sugar Hall
MONROE, La. (KNOE) -The University of Louisiana Monroe held a grand reopening Monday for the newly renovated Sugar Hall, a $27 million complete renovation. Legislators and university officials gathered for a ribbon cutting and tours to commemorate the milestone. Julie Emerson, chief of staff for the Louisiana governor, said the...
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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...
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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 […]
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 […]
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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.