Jessica Torricelli

Monroe

Morning Anchor at KNOE-TV (Monroe, LA)

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Adopt a Pet: Thumbelina and Pipsqueak!

1 day ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) -Meet Thumbelina and Pipsqueak! They’re adorable two-month-old kittens. They are purring machines! They’re available for adoption through River Cities Humane Society for Cats. They’re open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. You can go meet all their furry friends during that time. Adoption fees are $80 and include spay/neuter, initial vaccines, and microchipping. Donations are always needed! You can stay up to date with their wishlist on Facebook.
Adopt a Pet: Rose!

1 day ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Rose! She’s running out of time to find a forever home! She rolled over for belly rubs on the show, and she has such a gentle personality. She is spayed and housebroken.
Zoo Buddy: Hoolock Gibbons!

2 days ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet the hoolock gibbons at the zoo! Drew and Tent live at the zoo and are different in color. “The female is this kind of tan color, and the males, when they’re born, are that same color and they have a white outline around their face, which kind of looks like a mask,” explains Zookeeper John Hodges.
Adopt a Pet: José and Valentino!

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet José and Valentino! They’re three-month-old kittens available through Help Meowt Rescue in Monroe. Leah McDougal and Hadleigh Rugg joined us on the show today with these cute cuddlebugs. These kittens are available through Help Meowt Feline Rescue.(Leah McDougal)They purred for the entire interview! They're available through Help Meowt Feline Rescue!(Leah McDougal)Adoption fees are 80$ and include spay/neuter and initial vaccines.
Adopt a Pet: Takoda!

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Takoda! He is the sweetest buddy and loves to sit in your lap. He’s neutered, micro-chipped, and up to date on initial vaccines. Meet Takoda! He is the sweetest buddy and loves to sit in your lap.(Linda Pettit)You can meet him by contacting Linda Pettit, the founder of Dancing Cat Farm here or at [email protected] . You may have noticed some of her cats at PetSmart available for adoption.
Benefits of Drinking Iced Tea

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Nutritionist Jen Avis is on the show talking about the benefits of drinking iced tea regularly. She says it can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s and diabetes. It’s also good for your gums, teeth, and bones!She says it’s rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. There are a variety of types like black, green, oolong, and white tea. But avoid sugar! She advises using allulose instead.
New non-profit, Twin City Hands of Pride, forms to help connect people with resources

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Twin City Hands of Pride nonprofit just formed this year, and founders Susan Rogers and Kiama Johnson joined us to talk about the group. The goal is to help people get meals, housing, mental health resources, and even medical services. There are so many different resources available in the Twin Cities, and their goal is to help you find them. Their first fundraiser is Friday, June 20th at Strauss Theatre Center.
Zoo Buddy: Butterfly Garden!

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Check out the new Butterfly Garden at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo!Greenhouse Manager, Jackie Batey, started planting the garden by seed in the greenhouse early in the year and planted in the spring. Everything is in bloom! They have herbs and flowers that attract pollinators. Plus, a wonderful canopy nearby to catch some shade under. They also have a beehive, and any extra is sold in the gift shop. If it gets too hot, butterflies won’t be out in the garden.
Zoo Buddy: Albino Deer!

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Elsa! She’s an albino white-tailed deer at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. General Curator Lisa Taylor says there’s about a 1 in 30,000 chance of a white-tailed deer being albino. She’s about ten months old and was hand-raised after a group donated her to the zoo. “She has no melanin in her body; melanin actually produces the pigment that makes your skin have color, makes your fur have color, makes your eyes have color,” says Taylor.
Glenwood finds success under new operator

1 week ago | knoe.com | Jessica Torricelli

WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Glenwood Regional Medical Center is setting the record straight following a state Senate hearing on June 4. House Bill 317, authored by State Representative Michael Echols of Monroe, would have held property owners or landlords liable if operators let a facility fall into financial distress. The State Senate Health and Welfare Committee did not advance the bill.

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