Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Maddy Johnson
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission met with local leaders in Shreveport and Ruston on June 7. Amtrak will hold another meeting in Monroe on June 8 at 9 a.m. at the corner of 3rd and Desiard St.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Maddy Johnson
Jesse Brister, 28, of Wesson, Miss, was arrested on June 7 after he made contact with a minor online for sexual purposes.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson and Ken Daley
A mother has been arrested following the escape of her son from the Office of Juvenile Justice custody on June 1.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Lousiana State Fire Marshal deputies are urging an increase in fire preparedness for mobility-challenged people after investigating several mobile home fires in NELA.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:45 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
West Monroe Police Department responded to a call from Glenwood Hospital referencing a gunshot victim on June 6. When officers arrived, they learned the victim was shot by his girlfriend, Jalysa Franklin, during an argument.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:15 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a section of La 147 East will be closed temporarily due to construction. The closure is set to take place on June 5 and will remain closed until June 16.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Airport is receiving 229,000 through U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Infrastructure Law. The money will be granted through the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Chadarius Morehead of Monroe went to trial on May 30 for second-degree murder stemming from an incident that happened in 2017.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:51 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Children’s Coalition for NELA is hosting a community event entitled “Through the Looking Glass, Reflections of a Community that Cares.”
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Good Morning Ark La Miss was joined by Jo Ann Deal of the Better Business Bureau to talk about blocking spam texts.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Monroe Police deem the suspicious package safe, containing no explosive materials.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:38 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the La 15 Beouf River Bridge will be temporarily closed to all-through traffic beginning June 5.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:14 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The City of Monroe announces two road closures beginning June 1.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:53 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Paul Anthony Lewis, 50, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for numerous drug trafficking charges.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:39 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
A West Monroe man was arrested Tuesday, May 30 after an investigation with West Monroe Police Department and the Metro Narcotics Unit.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Louisiana Healthcare Connections will be hosting an “Eyes on Diabetes” event tomorrow, May 31 at the Monroe Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
El Dorado Police Department, along with Union County District Judge Jack Barker, will be executing a “Warrant Relief Initiative” starting June 5 and ending August 28.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:12 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Ruston Police Department arrested Delquez Jones on May 25 for indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:48 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is launching a program called “Approach with Care” to provide services to people with special needs in the community.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:18 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The support group will be held Tuesday, May 30 at 5:30 at the CPSO Community Justice Center.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:02 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
West Monroe Police Department arrested Chearka Thomas and Antwalaja Williams on May 25 for vehicle burglary at Kiroli Park and Mulhearn Funeral home during a funeral.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says construction will begin on U.S. Hwy 165 at Scott Dr. near Sterlington on Monday, June 5.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Breard St. in Monroe from the U.S. 165 to the Armand Connector is temporarily closed due to a water leak in the area.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting around 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the 100 block of Keller St. in West Monroe.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
University of Louisiana Monroe has announced they raised $2,319,442 during their first Day of Giving event on May 17.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Run for the Wall will stop in Monroe at the Barack Shrine Temple at 4:36 p.m. on May 21.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Bastrop. One subject was shot and has been pronounced dead. One officer received minor injuries.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently experiencing a computer network outage.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 8:59 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says they are experiencing a statewide network outage affecting all field offices.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The National Park Service will be hosting Memorial Day events at Vicksburg National Military Park on May 26 and 27.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
A USDA news release says this year FSA has increased the cost share to the maximum amount allowed by statute as part of USDA’s broader effort to support organic producers in response to stakeholder feedback received.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office says Michael Robinson, 44, was arrested for allegedly setting a house on fire which threatened a nearby home with a family of three inside.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Two Louisiana Tech students have received full-tuition U.S. Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarships.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit began investigating Patrick Deville II on May 8 for communicating with a minor online in a sexual nature.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
YOUTUBE LIVE: KNOE interviews Lt. Governor Nungesser
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 10:25 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Trent Hebert and Shaneka Edwards on May 11, 2023, for the negligent homicide of a six-week-old infant.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Here is a list of schools dismissing early due to severe weather.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:14 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The family of Ronald Greene held a prayer vigil on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 8:51 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
CPSO says the escapee has been located and arrested.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 8:36 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Tallulah’s Prek-12 and Beyond has been awarded $3,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Prek-12 and Beyond is the only school in NELA to receive a grant.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Union Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for attempted murder suspect Joseph Burton.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:38 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Kelly pled guilty on May 3, 2023, with a reduced charge of manslaughter from first-degree murder.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:25 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit began investigating an adult subject in February 2023 after the adult made contact with a minor on social media.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:16 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
West Monroe Fire Department C.A.R.E.S Program will be conducting canvas sweeps throughout West Monroe from May 9 through 11.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:14 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Louisiana State Police Troop F investigated a single-vehicle crash on May 6, 2023, just before 5:00 a.m. that claimed the life of Thomas Wollerson, 45, of Winnsboro.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office says four juveniles in Bastrop were shot on May 5 around midnight.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on May 3 at a Ferriday residence in reference to the street-level distribution of narcotics.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:18 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
Camden Police Department says Michael Burks, 41, of Camden, has had his attempted murder charge upgraded to capital murder after the victim of a shooting on April 22 died.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The University of Louisiana Monroe Emily Williamson Laboratory School received a donation of over 300 items including children’s books and classroom items from Phi Kappa Phi.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Maddy Johnson
The City of West Monroe along with the West Monroe Police Department will be hosting the annual Bike Safety Expo on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.