The OPPJ introduced an ordinance to put a temporary pause on any new Solar Projects
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ouachita Parish Police Jury introduced a new ordinance in tonight’s meeting. This ordinance would put a temporary moratorium or pause on approving any new solar farm projects in Ouachita Parish for the next 6 months. Solar farms are increasing across the region and can be quite large taking significant […]
IBERIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) -- After more than a year of heated debate, public comment, and legal back-and-forth, the Iberia Parish Council has passed a long-awaited solar ordinance but not without making a key amendment. In a move aimed at compromise, the council voted to reduce the originally proposed one-mile…
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate incidents involving West Ouachita High School and East Ouachita Middle School. At East Ouachita Middle School, an arrest of two 13-year-old students occurred after a firearm was discovered and discharged on campus, resulting…
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 43-year-old Boris Jerome Braggs on the charges below: Trafficking Children for Sex Indecent Behavior with Juveniles Computer-aided Solicitation of a Minor Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile KTVE is currently waiting for details of Braggs'…