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Community meeting surrounding the future of E. A. Conway Medical Center

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A state lawmaker urges people in Monroe to attend a community meeting Monday.  

Remembering a key Civil War battle

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VICKSBURG, Miss. (KNOE 8 News) - Thousands gather Saturday to remember a key battle in the Civil War. 

One dies in Texas flood

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SAN ANTONIO, Tx. (KNOE 8 News) - Downpours in Texas have caused flash flooding in some parts of the state. The severe weather claimed the life of one person. 

Police: Man puts hand around woman's neck, arrested

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police respond to a domestic dispute which landed one man behind bars. 

Road to Recovery: Volunteers from abroad helping tornado victims Video included

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MOORE, Ok. (KNOE 8 News) - Not only are Americans reaching out to help Oklahoma tornado victims, but people from overseas are stepping in to provide any assistance. They're speaking to our Mark Boyle. 

Northeast Louisiana Veterans' Home honors Memorial Day Video included

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - It's Memorial Day Weekend and for those who served our country and their families, it's more than just a time for barbeques and a day off from work.

ULM Police search for Bon Aire Drive burglary suspect

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - University of Louisiana at Monroe Police are searching for a suspect in a residential burglary in the 4100 block of Bon Aire Drive.

Road to Recovery with Mark Boyle Video included

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MOORE, Ok. (KNOE 8 News) - The recovery continues after devastating tornadoes nearly flattened parts of Oklahoma.

Jonesboro-Hodge teachers discuss walk-out with parents Video included

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JONESBORO, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Teachers and Parents met in Jackson Parish to discuss the reasons behind a teacher walk-out earlier this month.

Search for escaped Morehouse inmate

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MOREHOUSE PARISH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A search is underway for an inmate who escaped from Morehouse Parish.

Senators hear public input on state budget

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - People who rely on the state for health care and educational programs traveled to the Louisiana Capitol to ask senators to pay for those services in next year's budget.

Enhanced monitoring equipment in sinkhole disaster

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - State officials have installed enhanced monitoring equipment along Louisiana 70, near the Assumption Parish sinkhole.

Father apparently kills teen son, then self

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RIVER RIDGE, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 52-year-old man apparently shot his 16-year-old son in the head and then turned the gun on himself in their home in River Ridge.

Vidrine signs on the dotted line Video included

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MONROE,La.(KNOE 8 News)-After several meetings, a finalized superintendent contract has been signed by Brent Vidrine. The Monroe City School Board and Vidrine are comfortable and confident with the details.

Vantage expands and downtown Monroe grows Video included

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Vantage Health Plan has a deal in place to buy the historic State Office Building in Monroe as they expand in downtown Monroe.


 

Police searching for theft suspect in Union Parish

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FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) -Union Parish deputies are searching for a women suspected of theft.

Federal authorities have charged another former Jackson police officer with bribery

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Federal authorities have charged another former Jackson police officer with bribery.

A Monroe man arrested for beating his girlfriend

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Monroe, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police arrested  Thomas Wroten this afternoon following a domestic dispute. 





 

Pontotoc to expand, upgrade natural gas system

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PONTOTOC, Miss. (AP) - The city of Pontotoc will spend $1.8 million to upgrade and expand of its natural gas system.
 



 

LDWF schedules drawdown for Wham Brake Impoundment

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown for the newly acquired Wham Brake Impoundment beginning June 1, 2013.

Group of Fort Smith residents sue Whirlpool

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FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) - Three lawsuits filed in Sebastian County this week target the Whirlpool Corp., which operated a plant at Fort Smith until a year ago.



 

Senators hear from public on next year's budget

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 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - People who rely on the state for health care and educational programs traveled to the Louisiana Capitol to ask senators to pay for those services in next year's budget.



 

The sounds of country music take over the City of Baton Rouge

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The sounds of country music take over the City of Baton Rouge as the Bayou Country Superfest brings some of the genre's biggest names to LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest. 
 
     



 

The Mississippi Department of Education has suspended the license of a Jackson school principal

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Education has suspended the license of a Jackson school principal for one year for interfering in mandated state testing in 2011.



 

Crime Stoppers: Firebombing a school campus Video included

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OUACHITA PARISH (KNOE 8 News) - Help police find a group responsible for a fire bombing the West Ouachita High School campus.

Hops for Heroes

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats.

Northern California Earthquake

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GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) - A sheriff says an earthquake in far northeastern California did not cause any injuries, but did cause moderate damages, including to a water tank.

Medicaid Contract Review

Updated: May 24, 2013 09:51 AM

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A special grand jury has been selected to look into possible criminal activity involving the award of a $200 million Medicaid contract.

West Monroe Budget

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WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - The West Monroe Board of Aldermen will act on the city's proposed $18.6 million 2013-14 fiscal year budget on June 11.

Improved Storm Surge Warnings

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MIAMI (AP) - During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.

  • KNOE 8 News Special Reports

  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:12:34 GMT
    JEFFERSON, TX. (KNOE 8 News) -  We know from history that Federal forces marched up the Red River, intending to capture Shreveport in 1864.
    JEFFERSON, TX. (KNOE 8 News) -  We know from history that Federal forces marched up the Red River, intending to capture Shreveport in 1864.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:45:00 GMT
    Jefferson, TX  (KNOE 8 news) - Civil War re-enactors come in all shapes and sizes...older men...and women...young boys and girls and everyone else in between.
    Jefferson, TX  (KNOE 8 news) - Civil War re-enactors come in all shapes and sizes...older men...and women...young boys and girls and everyone else in between.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:52:02 GMT
    JEFFERSON, Tx. (KNOE 8 News) - As a new recruit...first you get your basic training...this involves a lot of time spent learning how to carry, care for and fire your weapon.
    JEFFERSON, Tx. (KNOE 8 News) - As a new recruit...first you get your basic training...this involves a lot of time spent learning how to carry, care for and fire your weapon.
  • KNOE.com Online Poll

  • What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend?

  • Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

    Visiting a cemetery
    5%
    6 votes
    Barbecue/grilling
    23%
    29 votes
    Boating/outdoor recreation
    5%
    6 votes
    Quiet time at home
    67%
    85 votes

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