Kenya Ross

The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana hosted an interactive event for the community Thursday evening.

Based on a recent survey by the U.S. News and World Report, many adults over the age of 55 are choosing convenient technologies to help them age in place - meaning they’re finding ways to help them live more comfortably as they get older.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for longtime fire chief Joseph “Joe” Thompson in Olla.

Mayor Betty Alford-Olive of the city of Bastrop says Taylor will be a special guest at the city council meeting on Thursday, June 8. She will receive a certificate of recognition.

VCOM-Louisiana and EnChroma showcased eyewear solutions for the color-blind community Friday morning.

Libraries across the region are helping to improve literacy among kids and adults by kicking off their summer reading programs.

Two healthcare organizations hosted an event Wednesday morning that educated residents living with diabetes about the importance of getting their vision checked.

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office launched a new program Tuesday to prepare deputies on how to help residents with special needs.

Sergeant John Hattaway with the LDWF enforcement division says boating season kicks off on Memorial Day for the agency.

Sixty-five vendors, which included a car show, fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music, baked goods and food trucks were on site for the grand opening.

Walkers and runners lined up for the 11th annual Run for the Red, White and Blue 5K/1K race Saturday morning at the museum just before 8 a.m.

The city announced Thursday that the community center would close for approximately 30 days beginning May 26, 2023.

The National Council on Aging has listed isolation and loneliness as having a detrimental impact on senior citizens' health. That’s why the city of Monroe held a Senior Citizen’s Funfest Thursday morning.

The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office opened a new substation in Olla last week, according to Sheriff Scott Franklin.

The West Monroe - West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual spring fundraiser all day on Friday.

The Bidenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe invited the community for a special viewing of its newest exhibit Friday morning.

The development district originally planned for the child safety seat event to happen the week before Mother’s Day, but they postponed it due to the weather.

Calhoun Groceries invited local residents, public officials and business leaders to honor service members and first responders Wednesday afternoon by participating in a Flag Raising Ceremony.

In order to get into the prison store, Kewl-Aid Pickles made by Angels teamed up with Correct Commissary out of Ruston. The business’s first order to OCC will go out Friday, May, 19, 2023.

VCOM-Louisiana American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians and Trainees 4 Child Injury Prevention hosted a free water safety community event Monday morning.

The LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station held a Wildlife Forum and Field Day Friday morning.

The Ouachita Council on Aging held its first health fair Thursday morning since before the threat of the pandemic.

Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter are working to fight off statewide crop damages caused by wild hogs.

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center is listed as a “birth ready” hospital for 2023 out of 32 hospitals across Louisiana.

The LaSalle Parish School Board approved for the school system to make purchases of new surveillance cameras to go inside all nine schools in an April school board meeting.

The advocacy group is scheduled to speak to healthcare legislators at the Louisiana State Capitol on Monday, May 8, 2023. They’re asking lawmakers to continue to support vaccination efforts by the Louisiana Department of Health.

The agencies held a news conference Wednesday morning at the Public Safety Center to address crime in the city.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Maternal mental health counselors are available 24/7 on the national hotline 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).

Chief Barry Bonner of Sterlington police says the town only had one reported home burglary last year. The department wants the numbers to remain low.

The Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley visited Monroe on Friday, April 28, to discuss his plans on working towards raises for teachers and support staff across the state.

Auditions will take place from 7pm - 9pm at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church for Lincoln Parish residents on Friday, April 27, 2023.

World Intellectual Property Day is marked on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, which recognizes the need to protect original works of a creator, inventor or entrepreneur.

The Bipartisan Policy Center held a discussion with Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Tuesday morning.

Annually, fewer than one percent of the thousands of applicants nationwide are selected. Puckett credits getting a strong head start at the beginning of her high school journey for her success.

Central Elementary School in Calhoun and Cypress Springs Elementary School in Ruston held spirit activities Friday afternoon.

The mobile clinic stopped in Tallulah Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and parked at the Tallulah Behavioral Health Clinic/Northeast Delta HSA location.

Expectant families and residents who may be in the family planning stages received information from resource tables at the Free Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair hosted by the Region 8 Community Outreach Team and Aetna Better Health of Louisiana on April 19, 2023, at the Rayville Civic Center.

The City of West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell announced on Tuesday, April 18, she has designated a West Monroe Chief of Police.

Louisiana State Police - Troop F is working to prevent motor vehicle crashes on highways by addressing the causes of distracted driving.

Nungesser visited with the Rotary Club of Ruston for its luncheon on April 12, 2023, at the Historic Ruston Fire Station to emphasize the importance of keeping the state clean ahead of the 2nd annual Love the Boot Week.

Students in the new club are scheduled to compete with other university boxing clubs at their first match on April 29, 2023, at Texas Southern University in Houston.

The Town of Jena is making improvements to its local ballpark for players, coaches and supporters, and they’re ensuring the park is safer and cleaner.

Library officials found much of the library turned upside down, including broken windows, chairs thrown around and DVDs all over the floor.

As the sun rose at 6:45 a.m. on April 9, 2023, attendees continued to make their way inside Chapel Mausoleum before the ceremony officially began at 6:47 a.m.

The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble is scheduled to perform Saturday, April 9, 2023, at the Lasting Impressions Multipurpose Center for Easter Rock service.

Originally, the restaurant was set to travel to Rolling Fork, Ms., Wednesday, April 5, but they delayed the trip to receive more donations from the community.

The Ouachita Parish Public Library is putting on a Book Spine Poetry Contest for children aged 12-18 for National Poetry Month.

The Northeast Louisiana Christian Homeschool Association held its “Co-op Visitor” Day April 3, 2023, at their Monroe location, Rowland Road Baptist Church.

The National Ag Safety Database reports fatal injuries in farmers, resulting in an average of about 130 deaths each year.

Lynda Lovelady’s goal was to completely stop working by the age of 80, and she turned 80 on March 29, 2023.