Bash on the Bayou: KNOE 8 News and KNOE 8 Sports cover everything to do with the ULM v Baylor game happening September 21th.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - With stakes driving into the ground and plenty of trailers popping up, some Warhawk faithful are already getting started tailgating for the Baylor game, making "The Grove" near Malone Stadium their new neighborhood.
One of those fans is the "Old Tailgater" himself, the Unofficial Mayor of "The Grove," Buddy Embanato.
"I've been here since last night. I've been here since Wednesday," Embanato said. "My brother-in-law and I and sister started tailgating by accident, really. We have three tailgate spots right here. All of us are together and been together now form, well, since '78, '79."
Embanato was a Warhawk himself back in 1961.
While his trailer comes tricked out with a retractable ice chest and a built-in big screen, this man simply comes with a steady spatula and a love for the Warhawks inside.
"Sat on the bench on the basketball team. Played a little tennis," he said. "The character of our coach and staff, it just goes right down to the kids."
It's a love that burns brighter with ULM football carving out its own slice of national T.V. Friday against Baylor.
"it just amazes me!" said Embanato. "Brings tears to my eyes, I'm so happy!"
Even though he's too old to suit up with his favorite team, he'll settle for cooking up some briskets for his fellow fans.
"I'm ready," Embanato said. "I mean, I'm 69 but I'll tell you what, I'd like to go out there and knock some heads!"
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:11:30 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:27:15 GMT
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:45:59 GMT
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:02:06 GMT
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Wednesday, Governor Bobby Jindal signed bills into law aimed at improving gun safety and protecting Second Amendment rights.
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Wednesday, Governor Bobby Jindal signed bills into law aimed at improving gun safety and protecting Second Amendment rights.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:03:32 GMT
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:14:55 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (KNOE 8 News/AP) - A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating.
NEW ORLEANS (KNOE 8 News/AP) - A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating.
