NELA community rally behind Monroe man providing shelter to homeless
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – Individuals in Ouachita Parish and beyond have shown support to Eugene Whitney Jr. and his daughter Kourtnee Jones after the father-daughter duo provided shelter and a meal to several facing homelessness in the community. On February 20, 2025, Whitney and his daughter drove around Ouachita Parish looking for individuals in need […]
MONROE, LA (KTVE/KARD) - Eugene Whitney Jr. and his daughter Kourtnee Jones are working together to provide shelter, safety, and a hot meal to the less fortunate in Ouachita Parish. Whitney is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Gene's Helping Hands and the general manager of FireHouse Subs, and Jones…
MONROE, LA (KTVE/KARD) - Eugene Whitney Jr. and his daughter Kourtnee Jones are working together to provide shelter, safety, and a hot meal to the less fortunate in Ouachita Parish. Whitney is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Gene's Helping Hands and the general manager of FireHouse Subs, and Jones…
UPDATE (10/01/2025): Ouachita Parish officials have released additional information about the arrest of an officer of the Monroe Police Department, who was charged with Third-Degree Rape. On May 12, 2025, Chad Prather's ex-wife contacted the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office in reference to an incident that occurred on March 29, 2025.…