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News

Children's Coalition for NELA's community-wide meeting on June 8, 2023

Children’s Coalition for NELA discusses youth challenges with community leaders

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kenya Ross
The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana hosted an interactive event for the community Thursday evening.

Crime

A Bastrop man has been sentenced in a human trafficking case.

Bastrop man sentenced in connection to human trafficking case in Bossier City

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
A Bastrop man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for the trafficking of two women in 2020.

News

Dr. Gaddy, a prominent pastor in Monroe and a nationwide leader, died on June 7, 2023.

Prominent pastor, nationwide leader dies at home in Monroe

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
The Reverend Dr. C. Welton Gaddy came to Monroe in 1992 as the first pastor of Northminister Church, then went on to head the nationwide Interfaith Alliance.

News

Entergy says set your thermostat to 78° this summer to save on your energy bill

Entergy says set your thermostat to 78° this summer to save money

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Olivia Vidal
In hot Louisiana summer months, there’s only so much one can do to stay cool-- crank the A/C and pay the price.

News

The congressional map drawn by Republicans in the Louisiana legislature that was vetoed by Gov....

What does the Supreme Court’s Alabama redistricting decision mean for Louisiana?

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Piper Hutchinson
The Supreme Court affirmed that the congressional district maps in Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act. The decision could lead to new maps in Alabama — and Louisiana.

News

NELA water system boil advisories, updated 6/8

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
Boil advisories have been issued for these water systems.

State

SCOTUS ruling on Ala. redistricting map gives strong implications into La. case

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Chris Rosato
In an unexpected ruling from the U.S Supreme Court, black voters in Alabama got a win after SCOTUS ruled in their favor over the states redistricting map.

News

Louisiana State Capitol

Gov. Edwards signs bills into law from 2023 Legislative Session

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed new bills into law on Monday, June 5, from the 2023 Legislative Session.

News

Kyle Burks, Audubon Nature Institute Chief Operating Officer, demonstrates a digital screen...

New Audubon Insectarium and Aquarium reopens after $41 million renovation

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By John Snell
A $41 million renovation reimagines New Orleans riverfront attractions

News

Road closure announced.

LDWF announces closure of Shell Road in lower Concordia Parish, repairs to be made

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Madison Remrey
Shell Road on the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will indefinitely close for repairs beginning Monday, June 12.
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News

Juneteenth celebrations coming to Richwood

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Fredrick Jackson
The Town of Richwood is preparing for Juneteenth celebrations.

News

Nutritional benefits of corn with nutritionist Jen Avis

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Fredrick Jackson
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined us in the studio to talk about the health benefits of Corn.

News

Amtrak and SRC hold meetings to discuss development of passenger rail

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Maddy Johnson
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission met with local leaders in Shreveport and Ruston on June 7. Amtrak will hold another meeting in Monroe on June 8 at 9 a.m. at the corner of 3rd and Desiard St.

Arkansas

Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert rollin’ into the Natural State

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Fans of Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert will want to “get rollin’” to North Little Rock later this year.

Crime

Mississippi man pretends to be minor online, arrested for online solicitation

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Maddy Johnson
Jesse Brister, 28, of Wesson, Miss, was arrested on June 7 after he made contact with a minor online for sexual purposes.

State

Lawmakers close to banning the sale of flavored vape products in Louisiana

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
State lawmakers are getting close to banning the sale of flavored vapes for electronic cigarettes in Louisiana.

News

Survey reports outcomes on aging adults using technologies, improving quality of life

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
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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.

State

Unique findings dating back 12 thousand years uncovered in Kistachie National Forest

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Andrea Robinson
Archeologists are working on a site in the Kistachie National Forest discovering prehistoric artifacts from thousands of years ago, and uncovering history.

State

NAACP proposes travel advisory for Louisiana after recent ‘Legislative Policies and Actions’

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
The NAACP Louisiana State Conference has formally requested a national travel advisory for the state from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

News

Curtis Tassin’s mother arrested, accused of assisting juvenile’s escape from custody

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson and Ken Daley
A mother has been arrested following the escape of her son from the Office of Juvenile Justice custody on June 1.

News

Louisiana offers tutor voucher program

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Charles Burkett
“Well, some of the initial results are really showing a lot of progress. We’ve heard from parents that if they employed the tutoring during the spring semester that their children were really showing a lot of growth in school.”

National

Pizza Hut takes on the pickle pizza for a limited time

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By Debra Worley
The new pizza starts with a hand tossed crust, sauced with ranch and is topped with cheese, chicken breast, white onions and loaded with spicy dill pickles.

Arkansas

Attempted murder suspected wanted by El Dorado police arrested in Pine Bluff

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By Madison Remrey
A man wanted by the El Dorado Arkansas Police Department for attempted murder has been arrested in Pine Bluff, according to a Press Release from the Pine Bluff Police Department.

Crime

Son accused of shooting, killing father inside Rayville residence

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Madison Remrey
Zachary Griffin, the son of Tony Griffin, had an argument with his father just before the shooting, according to RPSO.

News

Paddle for the battle against cancer

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:20 AM CDT
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By Fredrick Jackson
Ladies of the lake preparing for the 3rd annual Paddle for the battle.

News

Louisiana SFM calling for increased fire preparedness after several mobile home fires in NELA

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
Lousiana State Fire Marshal deputies are urging an increase in fire preparedness for mobility-challenged people after investigating several mobile home fires in NELA.

Crime

West Monroe woman arrested for attempted second-degree murder following argument with boyfriend

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:45 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
West Monroe Police Department responded to a call from Glenwood Hospital referencing a gunshot victim on June 6. When officers arrived, they learned the victim was shot by his girlfriend, Jalysa Franklin, during an argument.

News

Louisiana DOTD announces road closure in Jackson Parish

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:15 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a section of La 147 East will be closed temporarily due to construction. The closure is set to take place on June 5 and will remain closed until June 16.

News

Olla residents, fire districts gather for funeral of fire Chief Joseph Thompson

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Kenya Ross
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for longtime fire chief Joseph “Joe” Thompson in Olla.

State

4 high school friends who graduated nearly 80 years ago reunite at community care center

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé and Andrew McMunn
A group of four high school friends reunited after graduating nearly 80 years ago.

News

Monroe shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 critically injured

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Rylee Kramer
Monroe Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at (318) 329-2600, or Crime Stoppers of North Delta at (318) 388-CASH (2274).

News

Permitless concealed firearm proposal dead in Louisiana

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By Piper Hutchinson
A bill to allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training is dead after the author agreed to defer the bill Tuesday.

Arkansas

19-year-old beat man to death with hammer, rocks because he thought victim was ‘seducing’ him, police say

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:09 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk and Emily Van de Riet
An Arkansas man accused of beating another man to death claims he did it because he was afraid the victim was trying to “seduce” him.

Regional

WANTED: Man accused of shooting another inside Bourbon Street bar

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Ken Daley
The man was reported shot at 1:57 a.m.

News

Zoo Buddy: Baby Otters!

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Jessica Torricelli
Meet Gumbo! She’s a baby north american river otter at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. General Curator Lisa Taylor says she was rescued from a member of the public when her habitat was destroyed.

News

Adopt a pet: Mr. Purple Thunder and Baja Blast!

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By Fredrick Jackson
Kim Taraba with River Cities Humane Society for Cats joined us on the show to introduce us to Mr. Purple Thunder and Baja Blast.

News

Invasive ‘Northern Snakehead’ fish found in Louisiana

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Mykal Vincent
The presence of two adult Northern Snakeheads was reportedly captured on video in Concordia Parish

News

Concordia Parish Airport receives funding for hangar construction, modification

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
Concordia Parish Airport is receiving 229,000 through U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Infrastructure Law. The money will be granted through the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Education

Louisiana adults can go to community college for free, window open to apply

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Perry Robinson
Louisiana adults can apply for a program that will help them obtain a college degree and potentially land a high-demand, high-paying job for free.

News

Viral photo of Bastrop girl leads student-photographer into showing true passion

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:34 PM CDT
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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.

News

Louisiana Senate signs off on bill to punish porn websites that don’t verify user’s age

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Piper Hutchinson
The Louisiana Senate gave unanimous final passage Sunday to a bill that would let the state attorney general pursue civil penalties against companies that do not comply with a law that requires pornography websites to verify the age of its users.

News

LA Senate passes bill banning gender affirming healthcare for those under 18

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Rylee Kramer
The Louisiana Senate passes House Bill 648 with a 29-10 vote. This would ban gender-affirming healthcare for anyone under 18 in the state of Louisiana, even if they have parental consent.

News

Monroe Fire Department responding to residential fire

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By Madison Remrey
The Monroe Fire Department is working a structure fire at the 300 block of Columbia Ave.

Crime

I-20 traffic stop leads officers to find 32 pounds of suspected marijuana

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By Madison Remrey
The Monroe Police Department arrested a man on Friday, June 2, after finding 32 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop.

News

Monroe man on trial for 2017 shooting

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
Chadarius Morehead of Monroe went to trial on May 30 for second-degree murder stemming from an incident that happened in 2017.

News

Children’s Coalition for NELA prepares for “Through the Looking Glass” community event

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
The Children’s Coalition for NELA is hosting a community event entitled “Through the Looking Glass, Reflections of a Community that Cares.”

News

BBB: Block Spam Texts

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
Good Morning Ark La Miss was joined by Jo Ann Deal of the Better Business Bureau to talk about blocking spam texts.

News

MPD deem suspicious package at U.S. Postal Office safe

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By Maddy Johnson
Monroe Police deem the suspicious package safe, containing no explosive materials.

News

VCOM-Louisiana students share eyewear solutions for color-blind community

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Kenya Ross
VCOM-Louisiana and EnChroma showcased eyewear solutions for the color-blind community Friday morning.

Arkansas

Sources: Arkansas State pitching coach Alan Dunn not returning

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Logan Whaley
The move comes after the Red Wolves ranked 252 out of 295 Division I teams with a 7.35 earned run average this season.
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