MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Heartbeat Monroe's Suicide Awareness Walk gets postponed due to rain, but families still honor their loved ones.
The annual Suicide Awareness Walk at Kiroli Park was schedule for Sunday, but due to the weather it was postponed. Heartbeat Monroe is a support group for families affected by suicide.
One mother drove to West Monroe for Missouri for the walk in honor of her son, Scott Stegall.
"He loved music. He loved playing his guitar," says Paula Hawken.
After sending goodbye messages to each of his family members, Stegall committed suicide on April 20, 2010.
Soon after the tragedy, Paula Hawken and her parents, Paul and Betty Solice, joined the Heartbeat Monroe support group. By hearing the stories of others, Stegall's family is healing. Now, they are helping other families that need the support.
To join the support group or for more information, visit HeartbeatMonroe.org.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:49 GMT
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:06:05 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
