Kenya Ross

Louisiana Tech University is responding to an on-campus living situation involving mold.

According to Senator Bill Cassidy, republicans in the Senate are united in supporting the military aid package for Israel and other allies.

The Better Business Bureau, along with other state officials, are urging EBT cardholders to change their pin numbers - all because of an act called “skimming.”

Coach Roosevelt Rankins’ funeral was held Friday morning (Dec. 1) at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in south Monroe at 11 a.m. Before his funeral, a processional took place around 9:45 a.m. - beginning at Anita Lane in Monroe to Neville High School.

Parish officials held a recount by hand nine days after the election.

Monroe city officials celebrated the completion of the I-20 Frontage Roads Improvement project Wednesday afternoon in the old Toys “R” Us parking lot.

While drivers and pedestrians are traveling on a busy highway, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is keeping travelers aware of construction updates on U.S. 165 to U.S. 425 in Morehouse Parish - especially for residents welcoming visitors during the holidays.

Two brothers, who are victims of a Winnfield, shooting say they want justice. According to prison records from the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement released Griffin on a $60,000 bond on Nov. 9, 2023.

A West Monroe restaurant gave away free turkeys to residents Wednesday morning for the first time for Thanksgiving.

The City of Monroe celebrated the completion of the city’s first inclusive playground at Benoit Community Center Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting.

The city of Monroe dedicated the Monroe Convention Center to the first African-American elected mayor of Monroe Monday afternoon.

LifeShare Blood Center is scheduled to have a few more blood drives on behalf of the stabbing victims throughout the ArkLaMiss.

Richardson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Shreveport Hospital after being taken off life support.

The City of Monroe joined citizens and community leaders Tuesday morning to work on a plan to improve walkable areas in south Monroe.

A school nutrition program in Monroe is selling a popular Thanksgiving food item to help students and the community tackle food insecurity. The last day to place an order for a cornbread dressing pan is Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

They marched seven laps around the Union Parish Courthouse so they can be heard by the community. They’re hoping to make a change for the future inside the courthouse.

Three millage propositions are on the November ballot - focusing on recreation, safety services and drainage facilities.

Bastrop city and Morehouse Parish officials held a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon from the 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bastrop Municipal Center.

They’re putting American flag poles in the ground outside Good Hope Middle School to honor veterans.

The City of Bastrop, Bastrop Fire Department and Vaughn Toyota kicked off its annual “Stuff a Truck” toy drive Tuesday afternoon.

During the meeting, he announced a special event coming to Ouachita Parish in 2024.

Although state officials said they’re hoping the Hwy. 165 South street lighting project will be complete by March 2024, DOTD has recorded the estimated completion date is set for the end of 2024.

The coalition held its preventative program - the ‘Staying Informed’ summit throughout the day on Wednesday at Bayou Pointe on ULM’s campus.

With only six days from the end of daylight saving time, it’s getting darker earlier. That means the risk of pedestrians being killed by vehicles rises in October - according to Bumper.com’s recent review by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis reporting system.

Local city and Ouachita Parish leaders are working with Baton Rouge officials to restructure the Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance (NELEA) - making Monroe, West Monroe and Ouachita Parish the economic “HUB” for the northeast Louisiana region.

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2023 Louisiana Cyber Security and Technology Summit on Thursday.

The university is attracting technology companies on its enterprise campus with this new facility - Tech Point II.

The City of Monroe completed Phase I on a project that is designed to decrease risks of floods in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood.

The counseling agency says it gives users the opportunity to vend any of the items privately by using what they call a privacy screen that hides the vending machine.

As the devastation from the Israel-Hamas war continues, a Monroe Jewish community is focusing on how area residents can remain united during this challenging time.

The Friends of Black Bayou volunteer group hosted its 26th annual Fall Celebration Saturday morning in conjunction with the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

A West Monroe clothing store is giving back to the community in a big way for the weekend.

A local counseling program joined with different agencies across the region Thursday afternoon to prevent domestic violence cases in the area.

The Better Business Bureau is advising donors to make careful decisions when considering giving to Israel and Gaza causes.

Charges are still pending against three state police officers in the Ronald Greene case.

Ruston police arrested three individuals for multiple overnight vehicle burglaries.

The October primary election is coming up, and election officials are working to keep votes safe.

Louisiana Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry made his way to Monroe Wednesday morning.

A special charter school has been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to open in Monroe.

The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival and ArkLaMiss fair have come and gone, but the impact remains a little longer.

The burn ban in Ouachita Parish has been officially lifted as of noon on Friday.

A nonpartisan group recently held a virtual session helping voters understand the Oct. 14, 2023 ballot amendments.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe announced Tuesday morning that its High School Business Academy program received a grant that will help area high school students enter the workforce.

Although the parish says it has a significant number of election workers at the poll, obtaining them in smaller precincts like Calhoun tends to be its toughest challenge.

Student loan borrowers have a little less than a week before it’s time to pay back their student loans on Oct. 1, 2023.

Louisiana is listed high among the states dealing with identity theft.

The City of West Monroe’s board of aldermen approved the Flanagan Street water main replacement project at this week’s regular meeting.

The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana broke ground on its new multi-purpose and dining hall building on Adams Street Thursday afternoon.

KNOE reporter Kenya Ross met with former talent Keith Babb and spoke with him about his memories at the news station.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is getting everyone on campus involved in fighting food insecurity for students.