Kenya Ross
Reporter
MONROE, La.

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.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 7:12 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
Louisiana Tech University is responding to an on-campus living situation involving mold.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:39 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
According to Senator Bill Cassidy, republicans in the Senate are united in supporting the military aid package for Israel and other allies.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.”
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 1:47 AM CST
|By Kenya Ross
Parish officials held a recount by hand nine days after the election.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
Monroe city officials celebrated the completion of the I-20 Frontage Roads Improvement project Wednesday afternoon in the old Toys “R” Us parking lot.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 2:17 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
A West Monroe restaurant gave away free turkeys to residents Wednesday morning for the first time for Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 5:48 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
The City of Monroe celebrated the completion of the city’s first inclusive playground at Benoit Community Center Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
The city of Monroe dedicated the Monroe Convention Center to the first African-American elected mayor of Monroe Monday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:12 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
LifeShare Blood Center is scheduled to have a few more blood drives on behalf of the stabbing victims throughout the ArkLaMiss.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 1:23 PM CST
|By Nina Ghaedi and Kenya Ross
Richardson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Shreveport Hospital after being taken off life support.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
The City of Monroe joined citizens and community leaders Tuesday morning to work on a plan to improve walkable areas in south Monroe.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 7:11 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
Three millage propositions are on the November ballot - focusing on recreation, safety services and drainage facilities.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
They’re putting American flag poles in the ground outside Good Hope Middle School to honor veterans.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
The City of Bastrop, Bastrop Fire Department and Vaughn Toyota kicked off its annual “Stuff a Truck” toy drive Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Kenya Ross
During the meeting, he announced a special event coming to Ouachita Parish in 2024.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The coalition held its preventative program - the ‘Staying Informed’ summit throughout the day on Wednesday at Bayou Pointe on ULM’s campus.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2023 Louisiana Cyber Security and Technology Summit on Thursday.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The university is attracting technology companies on its enterprise campus with this new facility - Tech Point II.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The City of Monroe completed Phase I on a project that is designed to decrease risks of floods in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
A West Monroe clothing store is giving back to the community in a big way for the weekend.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
A local counseling program joined with different agencies across the region Thursday afternoon to prevent domestic violence cases in the area.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Better Business Bureau is advising donors to make careful decisions when considering giving to Israel and Gaza causes.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Charges are still pending against three state police officers in the Ronald Greene case.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Ruston police arrested three individuals for multiple overnight vehicle burglaries.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The October primary election is coming up, and election officials are working to keep votes safe.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Louisiana Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry made his way to Monroe Wednesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
A special charter school has been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to open in Monroe.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival and ArkLaMiss fair have come and gone, but the impact remains a little longer.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The burn ban in Ouachita Parish has been officially lifted as of noon on Friday.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
A nonpartisan group recently held a virtual session helping voters understand the Oct. 14, 2023 ballot amendments.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
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.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Student loan borrowers have a little less than a week before it’s time to pay back their student loans on Oct. 1, 2023.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
Louisiana is listed high among the states dealing with identity theft.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The City of West Monroe’s board of aldermen approved the Flanagan Street water main replacement project at this week’s regular meeting.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana broke ground on its new multi-purpose and dining hall building on Adams Street Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
KNOE reporter Kenya Ross met with former talent Keith Babb and spoke with him about his memories at the news station.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kenya Ross
The University of Louisiana Monroe is getting everyone on campus involved in fighting food insecurity for students.