LaShanda McCuin
Reporter
Monroe, La.
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LaShanda is a Multimedia Journalist for KNOE 8 News. She’s from Dallas, Texas, and is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan (how about those Cowboys!!!). She interned at NBC 5 in Dallas and filled-in as a host for Five Talk Street talk show.
Prior to joining KNOE in 2021, she was a reporter, fill-in anchor, fill-in sports anchor, and sports reporter at KAVU for 2 years.
At a young age, LaShanda was a track and field athlete, and her talents earned her a college scholarship to Langston University. She graduated from Langston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Then she went back to school for broadcast journalism.
LaShanda found her passion in broadcast journalism and became a voice for the voiceless. She also loves telling stories that help make a positive change in the community and providing important information to the public.
In her off time, she loves to travel, try new vegetarian foods, read books, watch the Dallas Cowboys play, and workout.
If you have any story ideas or tips for LaShanda feel free to email her at lashanda.mccuin@knoe.com or follow her on Twitter @LaShandaMcCuin, Facebook at LaShanda McCuin, or Instagram at lashanda_tv_.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:41 AM CST
|By Kenya Ross and LaShanda McCuin
Nicole Banks hosted her Inaugural ‘Pushing Pink, Pink Dress’ event on the 7th floor of Tower place in Monroe on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge features Cedar Creek High School Cougars.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 7:16 AM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 6 features River Oaks High School Mustangs.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 5 features Union High Farmers.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 4 features Bastrop Rams.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 3 features Carroll Bulldogs.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 1 features Wossman Wildcats.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Cheerleader Challenge week 2 features Ruston Bearcats.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Webb Pierce was honored in West Monore
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
If they can’t find a qualified candidate the board will have to name an interim
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Betty says structure could have contributed to Brylee's success
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 7:24 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Some services provided will be for child custody, divorce, property disputes, and name changes.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
One family says the project is putting more strangers on their street and increasing crime
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
"One thing we did this year is hired some tutors through our Title 1 money."
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Homeless individuals received free COVID-19 vaccines from the Louisiana Department of Health and access to mental health resources.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
School continues to recover from the Spring tornado
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
$2M dollars have been pre-approved to install the air conditioners
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Matthew Segura and LaShanda McCuin
The suspect said he had just started a job as a high school teacher.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
A recent study showed sixty percent of people with disabilities in Louisiana are living in homes that are struggling financially.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The Louisiana iris is in full bloom in Downtown Monroe.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The 18-acre retirement community has 70 units available.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
New air conditioners, windows, and touchless water systems will be added to the schools.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The parish support staff will also get a 3% raise.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The project is expected to improve the look of the city on a heavily-traveled highway.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The project could cost nearly $5.5M
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
More than 300 backpacks were given away
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Inmates allege they've been stabbed, burned, hit in the head with a pipe, and jumped by guards, according to family members.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The project is expected to be completed by 2024.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The School Board explains the content of the newly adopted courses
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The new building will employ more than two dozen people
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:11 AM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
This could generate nearly $1.5M
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The program pays for daycare for eligible parents
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Students learn critical tools to help them throughout life
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office plans to make an arrest
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
This comes after the SCOTUS overturned Roe V. Wade
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The training alliance prepares students for high-demand jobs
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Part of highway 425 renamed to 'Marshall Waters Jr. Memorial Highway
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
They are expecting an uptick in travelers
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The suspect charged could face a year in prison and a 5,000 fine
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
It was complete for 48 hours before it was destroyed
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The marina, Alley Park, and underground utilities are getting updated
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
They are asking the community to donate money or baby items
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Thefts rising in Bastrop and El Dorado
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The potential bill would help Rural Hospitals in the U.S. with financial support
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
A peaceful march happened in Natchez, Mississippi
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
She says everything in her life has led her to this moment
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
The Louisiana Tech University rising senior is ready to serve as Miss Louisiana
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Commemorating the students and staff of Rayville Colored High School
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
Medical providers must let patients know the cost of services upfront.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By LaShanda McCuin
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