De’Vante Martin
Reporter & Digital News Producer
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De’Vante is from Saint Joseph, Louisiana and has been in the army reserve since 2017.
De’Vante’s love for journalism began as a young child watching sports coverage and it expanded into multimedia in college. Graduating from Grambling State University with a bachelor’s in mass communication, he has worked with numerous news organizations including The Gramblinite, Grambling State’s TV Center, and the Tensas Gazette.
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The inmate slipped out a door that was unlocked and fled on foot.
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Upon arrival, officers were advised that a Grambling State University student lost control of their golf cart.
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Payne’s firm has serviced over 200 clients in a two-year period and most of her clients have been from northern Louisiana.
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Mayor Friday Ellis and Fire Chief Terry Williams were among those who spoke. Veteran Andy Stephenson also spoke and described his experience near the twin towers the day of the tragic incident.
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The superstar’s BeyGood Foundation is giving $100,000 each to ten colleges including Grambling.
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The foodbank is joining the National Network of Feeding America Organizations.
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The agreement comes after Grambling’s recent trips to Ghana, where students from the university connected with the youth.
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The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority has launched a new suicide prevention campaign called, “Stay.”
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Louisiana Tech University announced that the ribbon-cutting and statue unveiling for the Sarah and A.L. Williams Champions Plaza will take place on August 25.
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Monroe Fire and Ouachita Parish Fire crew responded to a corn field fire on Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd. on August 18. Russell Hayes, who was working in the area, assisted with his bulldozer allowing to get the incident under control.
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Non-profit organization P.E.E.P. Inc. hosted their annual back to school event in Monroe Saturday morning.
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Grambling State welcomed in nine students under their new Ph.D. program in Criminology and Justice Administration.
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Students from all universities of Louisiana can now compete in ULM’s Pelican Cup, which was announced Monday.
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On August 12, the Monroe Police Department HEAT team conducted multiple investigations that led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of firearms and drugs.
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Louisiana students improved for the second consecutive year on LEAP as 75 percent of school systems grew year over year.
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Here’s ways to donate and help the affected families.
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They are urging the public not to give out personal information or conduct business with anyone asking for cash card information or banking transactions.
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow toured Lincoln Prep Monday morning with other local representatives.
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State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning.
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Seven Grambling State University students completed a six-day internship with VAW Global Health Alliance in Peru this past week.
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Andrews has warrants for the charge of attempted second-degree murder from a June shooting that occurred in Farmerville.
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July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day and many restaurants in the United States have deals surrounding the day.
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell will be retiring next year with a total of 40 years of service in law enforcement.
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Officials of the Alpine Rehabilitation Center in Ruston have confirmed that the center received a $10,000 donation from Louisiana Tech University.
A man accused of a February shooting in Monroe has been arrested today in Dallas, Texas.
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Ridgecrest Mayor Veller Carroll is stepping down from his mayor position.
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Officials with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office said safety on the country roads is the top priority this summer.
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The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office will host three hunter’s education classes for ages 10 and up.
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Tomkins spent the last three seasons at LA Tech serving as a primary out of the bullpen.
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West Monroe is marking its 140th anniversary in September with a lively celebration.
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The City of Ruston announced on Facebook that Jonesboro St. will be closed to through traffic July 13 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The donation was made in memory of Lewis by her parents Jay and Teri Lewis.
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The Lincoln Parish Early Childhood Center is hosting a registration event for Pre-K and Kindergarten children on August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
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Categories include bands, solos and duos that will compete for the thousands of dollars in prizes.
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GSU is offering morning sessions 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and afternoon sessions 11 a.m. to noon.
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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy spoke out about the mass shooting in Shreveport on July 4, which left four people dead and seven others sustaining injuries.
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Grambling State University was selected as a Renaissance Scholar school back in April when the foundation visited the school.
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Local screenings will be available soon as the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide colorectal cancer screenings.
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The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a free concealed carry class on Saturday, July 29, at 8:30 a.m. at the RPSO Rifle Range.
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The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting domestic violence and sexual abuse therapist led supports groups for July and August.
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The Village of Simsboro has been awarded $2 million by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program (DWRLF) to replace much of the village water system.
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University of Louisiana at Monroe Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. John Carr was featured in the special issue of Southeastern Naturalist, published on June 7, 2023
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Fans donated to the fan drive will be distributed to those aged 60 and up throughout the parish in an effort to help seniors keep cool in the intense summer heat.
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide colorectal cancer screenings.
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The City of Ruston announced on Facebook a road closure due to drainage culvert change out.
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The drive started June 30 at the blood centers in Monroe and El Dorado. Those who donate get a t-shirt and ten-dollar gift card from Raising Canes in Monroe or Mad House in El Dorado depending on where you donate.
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A Farmerville man was arrested pm June 26, 2023, following a 911 call where dispatchers alleged they heard a male voice say he “would not rape you again.”
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The Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band youth camp started this Sunday including kids from grades 5-12.
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The academy welcomed in six teens this year that are interested in law enforcement.
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