Kenya Ross
Reporter
MONROE, La.
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Kenya Ross is a reporter for KNOE 8 News.
Kenya started with KNOE as a digital journalist and made her way on-air with the tv station she grew up watching!
She is KNOE/KAQY’s hometown lady! Kenya enjoys exploring nature, wildlife, and is an avid ballet writer.
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|By Kenya Ross
The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana hosted an interactive event for the community Thursday evening.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for longtime fire chief Joseph “Joe” Thompson in Olla.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
VCOM-Louisiana and EnChroma showcased eyewear solutions for the color-blind community Friday morning.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Libraries across the region are helping to improve literacy among kids and adults by kicking off their summer reading programs.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Two healthcare organizations hosted an event Wednesday morning that educated residents living with diabetes about the importance of getting their vision checked.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office launched a new program Tuesday to prepare deputies on how to help residents with special needs.
Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Sergeant John Hattaway with the LDWF enforcement division says boating season kicks off on Memorial Day for the agency.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The city announced Thursday that the community center would close for approximately 30 days beginning May 26, 2023.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:03 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office opened a new substation in Olla last week, according to Sheriff Scott Franklin.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The West Monroe - West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual spring fundraiser all day on Friday.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Bidenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe invited the community for a special viewing of its newest exhibit Friday morning.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
VCOM-Louisiana American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians and Trainees 4 Child Injury Prevention hosted a free water safety community event Monday morning.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station held a Wildlife Forum and Field Day Friday morning.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Ouachita Council on Aging held its first health fair Thursday morning since before the threat of the pandemic.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter are working to fight off statewide crop damages caused by wild hogs.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center is listed as a “birth ready” hospital for 2023 out of 32 hospitals across Louisiana.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The agencies held a news conference Wednesday morning at the Public Safety Center to address crime in the city.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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).
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Auditions will take place from 7pm - 9pm at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church for Lincoln Parish residents on Friday, April 27, 2023.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 10:07 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Bipartisan Policy Center held a discussion with Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Tuesday morning.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Central Elementary School in Calhoun and Cypress Springs Elementary School in Ruston held spirit activities Friday afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Madison Remrey and Kenya Ross
The City of West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell announced on Tuesday, April 18, she has designated a West Monroe Chief of Police.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Louisiana State Police - Troop F is working to prevent motor vehicle crashes on highways by addressing the causes of distracted driving.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 12:30 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Library officials found much of the library turned upside down, including broken windows, chairs thrown around and DVDs all over the floor.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble is scheduled to perform Saturday, April 9, 2023, at the Lasting Impressions Multipurpose Center for Easter Rock service.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Ouachita Parish Public Library is putting on a Book Spine Poetry Contest for children aged 12-18 for National Poetry Month.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Northeast Louisiana Christian Homeschool Association held its “Co-op Visitor” Day April 3, 2023, at their Monroe location, Rowland Road Baptist Church.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The National Ag Safety Database reports fatal injuries in farmers, resulting in an average of about 130 deaths each year.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Lynda Lovelady’s goal was to completely stop working by the age of 80, and she turned 80 on March 29, 2023.