De'Vante Martin

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Journalist and Managing Editor at The Gramblinite

Reporter and Digital Content Producer at KNOE-TV (Monroe, LA)

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Louisiana lawmakers looking to get rid of car inspection stickers

Mar 28, 2024 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

The bill would do away with state inspection stickers unless it is a commercial vehicle or school bus.
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce reveals first “buddy bench” at Claiborne Elementary School

Nov 28, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce put their first “buddy bench” in place Tuesday afternoon at Claiborne Elementary School in West Monroe. Officials with the chamber said it is meant to help kids that feel lonely. “All we need is a friend and you never know what positive impact you can make on someone’s life,” project manager Ashley Dowling said.
Christmas at Kiroli Park 2023 opens

Nov 26, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Christmas Lights at Kiroli Park kicked off the monthlong display Friday night. The display will be open every Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Christmas day. Ouachita Parish resident and downtown West Monroe worker Hampton Roane called Christmas the “perfect” time for parents in the area to bring their children out.
Louisiana Tech stabbing victim graduates just days after incident

Nov 19, 2023 | ksla.com | De'Vante Martin |Rylee Kramer

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Saturday morning Dominique McKane walked across the stage to receive her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University after being victim of a stabbing incident on Monday. McKane suffered multiple stab wounds, a fractured vertebra, and a collapsed lung from the attack. Through it all, she still put on her cap and gown walked across the stage during commencement. McKane told KNOE in a statement, “It was so great. I was so thankful for all of the accommodations made for me.”
Louisiana Tech stabbing victim graduates just days after incident

Nov 19, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin |Rylee Kramer

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Saturday morning Dominique McKane walked across the stage to receive her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University after being victim of a stabbing incident on Monday. McKane suffered multiple stab wounds, a fractured vertebra, and a collapsed lung from the attack. Through it all, she still put on her cap and gown walked across the stage during commencement. McKane told KNOE in a statement, “It was so great.
One-on-one interview with attorney general candidate Lindsey Cheek

Nov 7, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - New Orleans attorney Lindsey Cheek is looking to become attorney general. Cheek sat down with KNOE to talk about some of things she would like to do if she’s elected. “I think we need to have a civil rights division in the attorney general’s office, Cheek said.
One-on-on interview with LA attorney general candidate Liz Murrill

Nov 6, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Former Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill is looking to become attorney general. Murrill sat down with KNOE to talk about some of things she would like to do if she’s elected. “We have three cities that are at the top of the most dangerous cities in the country,” Murrill said.
Grambling State’s orchesis dance company featured in a special ESPN series

Nov 2, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ESPN premiered its fifth season of its original Andscape series “Why Not Us: Grambling Dance,” which is executive produced by Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul. The series features eight episodes in total with five currently on ESPN+ as on November 2. It dives into the lives of multiple company members and The World Famed Tiger Marching Band.
NELA experts urge residents to be cautious with home heating for the upcoming winter

Oct 30, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Officials around north Louisiana are urging residents to be careful when using home heating options such as space heaters and fireplaces. According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are the most common cause of home heating fires. Dusty Harris with the Ouachita Parish Fire Department insists that make sure they have maintained whatever they use to heat their home.
NSU quarterback, former player questions season cancellation

Oct 28, 2023 | knoe.com | De'Vante Martin

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Northwestern State University quarterback Tyler Vander Waal took to X Saturday to express his feelings about the football team’s season being canceled amid the death of player Ronnie Caldwell. “After biting my tongue, it’s time to speak out about this whole thing. My 2 cents,” Vander Waal then posted a screenshot of a note he wrote addressing the athletic department and former head coach Brad Laird.