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1 injured in shooting on Memorial Drive in MonroeMONROE, La. (KNOE) - One person has been injured in a shooting that happened at the 100 block of Memorial Dr. in Monroe. Monroe Police Department responded to the shooting just before 8 a.m. this morning (June 12). Detectives are currently on the scene. This is all the information at...

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Police ask public to avoid area following shooting in FarmervilleMONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Farmerville Police Department is asking the public to avoid Hickory St. near Sensley’s Townhouses due to a shooting. FPD and Union Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple shots fired in this area late in the night. Authorities say there are multiple victims. FPD says all surrounding areas are closed to traffic.

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MyArkLaMissWest Monroe woman accused of abusing her disabled sister; arrestedAll subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. CALHOUN, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On October 24, 2022, officials of Adult Protective Services received a complaint that a female victim, who is a disabled military veteran, was physically abused by her sister, Jamie Roberts. The report was made to the Veterans Administration on October 20, 2022. According […]

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OPSO searches for missing 16-year-oldMONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public help locating 16-year-old Ethan Bryce Logan. According to OPSO, Ethan was last seen at the Love’s Travel Plaza off of I-20 near the Millhaven exit. Authorities said he was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and a white hat.

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Free business events happening in West MonroeThe Business Expo on June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Glenwood Medical Mall. The Future Entrepreneurs Academy will be held at the Ouachita Parish School Board offices on July 12, 15 through 19 at 8:30 a.m.

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Monroe Farmers’ Market opens June 14MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The first day of the Monroe Farmers’ Market kicks off on June 14. To celebrate there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. at the 1200 block of Washington Street. Members of the community will be able to support local business owners by buying...

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MCSB countersuit against former superintendent Vidrine moves forwardMONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Monroe City School Board president, Jennifer Haneline, says the board’s lawsuit against former superintendent Brent Vidrine will be filed soon. This follows a report from the legislative auditor showing Vidrine received three payments he may not have been entitled to. The report also indicates Vidrine sent falsified documents to the board.

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MyArkLaMissMonroe man has been collecting vintage vehicles for 30 yearsWEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Charles Rand bought his first car at 15-years-old, in 1950, while working at a drive-in movie theatre, making only 11 dollars and hour. Although he bought his first car in 1950, he didn’t start collecting his vintage vehicles until 1995. Rand has accumulated several awards since he started collecting. From […]

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MyArkLaMissResident of Monroe subdivision voices concerns of years long battle with floodingMONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) – For several years, residents of the Tanglewood subdivision in Monroe, La have faced intense flooding. The issue has caused property, animals, and lives to put at risk. Joylean Murray Thompson, a resident of the Tanglewood Subdivision since 1978, stated that flooding has been a consistent issue since she moved to the […]

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Keeping kids safe from firearmsAccording to the Everytown For Gun Safety organization, as of June 2024 there have been at least 86 unintentional shootings by children this year.

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WGNOSilver Alert: Monroe senior man missingThe Louisiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Selma Lollie on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.

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Richwood hosting family fun day in celebration of JuneteenthRICHWOOD, La. (KNOE) - The Town of Richwood is celebrating Juneteenth with a community event titled “Their Wildrest Dreams” on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. The event will have jumpers, a waterslide, games, prizes, vendors, music and more. On Friday, there will be a Juneteenth parade...

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Zoo Buddy: Mississippi Kite!MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Freya! She’s a mississippi kite at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. “Mississippi kites breed in Arizona and the southern Great Plains, east to the Carolinas and south to the Gulf Coast,” according to the Animal Diversity Web from the University of Michigan. “They are found in the largest numbers in the central states of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.”

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Proposed Solar Polar Farm in Sterlington raises concernsSTERLINGTON, La. (KNOE) - In January, Entergy announced approval from the Public Service Commission to add a Solar Farm in Sterlington, but now some residents are concerned. Mayor of Sterlington, Matt Talbert said the proposed Solar Farm was already underway when Entergy had notified them. He said the Solar Farm could give power to thousands of homes in the region.

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Affinity Health Group to join The Baton Rouge ClinicMONROE, La. (KNOE) - Affinity Health Group (AHG) is transitioning its clinical operations to The Baton Rouge Clinic. In a press release, AHG said they entered into an agreement that aims to integrate resources, expertise, and services to offer enhanced patient care and expanded medical services. “AHG joining The Baton...

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Ouachita Parish authorities speak on pet laws, animal crueltyMONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Following an arrest made in St. Landry Parish, officials cautioned the public to take local and statewide pet laws seriously. Jasmine Mouton and Kendel Tyler, both 22, of Opelousas, were charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. Mouton was seen on security cameras throwing two puppies into a dumpster behind a local restaurant, and she was accompanied by Tyler.

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St. Francis Urgent Care launches weight loss program in RayvilleRAYVILLE, La. (KNOE) - St. Francis Health Urgent Care is launching a weight loss program that will exclusively be available in Rayville. In a press release, the Medical Weight Loss Program uses semaglutide which is one of the ingredients in Ozempic and Wegovy. According to St. Francis, the weight loss...

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MyArkLaMissFDA to vote on rescheduling ecstasy to a schedule II drug; Monroe officials weigh inMONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In August, the Food and Drug Administration will vote to either veto or approve moving forward with rescheduling ecstasy from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule II, Controlled Dangerous Substance. The drug is currently in the same class as Heroin and other illegal narcotics; this rescheduling would allow healthcare providers […]

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