Javonti Thomas
Jambalaya Anchor/ Reporter
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Javonti is one of the Jambalaya hosts and also reports on local news.
Some of the findings including violations of the Louisiana Government Budget Act, not keeping accurate information related to utility payments for citizens and not paying debts on time.
The City of Alexandria's Utility Director speaks about what went wrong with water pressure during the winter storm.
Javonti Thomas wraps up the day's success with the Children's Miracle Network Mediathon.
The state is on track to release a rental assistance program in early March using aid from the last passed stimulus bill.
The Alexandria VA Medical Center is asking eligible veterans to make appointments to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
KALB is honoring some of the local African-American change makers in our community.
A former Allen Parish School Board employee misappropriated funds at a local school, audit finds.
One company that sells face masks has tips to determine their effectiveness.
Avoyelles Hospital is offering vaccines on a first-come, first-served basis Thursday morning.
The city saw four homicides in the month of January.
Blood levels in Central Louisiana are at a critically low level.
A local agency is taking a proactive stance to educate the community about human trafficking in Central Louisiana.
More than 140 thousand Louisiana families are at risk of eviction.
Juveniles exhibiting delinquent behaviors or those who run away from home may be at greater risk for human trafficking in Central Louisiana.
At his first monthly briefing of 2021, Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall talks about curbing crime, hiring more officers at the Alexandria Police Department and making economic improvements for downtown life.
SAFE CENTRAL: How child traffickers use social media; LSP urges parents to monitor their kids online
“As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, we really have to monitor what they're doing online."
A therapy to treat coronavirus is in great demand, but the supply is running low.
Most trafficking victims in Central Louisiana are trafficked by members of their family.
Alexandria VA Medical Center is among dozens of VA hospitals receiving a limited supply of the Moderna Vaccine this week.
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A five-year-old Central Louisiana girl is fighting for her life after suffering a traumatic heart and brain injury.
Local organizations encourage parents to monitor their child's social media activity, which could be a gateway for human traffickers.
It’s a chance for students across Cenla to collect canned food for families in need.
The Christmas season for foster care children just got brighter for many in Cenla.
A local veterinarian gives tips to pet owners ahead of freezing temperatures.
Cenla college makes preparations to keep students safe from coronavirus after Thanksgiving break.
A local grocery store expects steady flow of business as customers make final Thanksgiving day purchases.
DSNAP differs from the traditional SNAP program because it is made available following federally declared disasters.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, businesses in Natchitoches are on the rebound as the holiday season approaches.
The Goldonna Police Chief sent his letter of resignation after being arrested in an alleged child abuse investigation.
FEMA is in search of property owners in Central Louisiana who could temporarily house Hurricane Laura survivors.
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at Wilmore’s Food Mart on MacArthur Drive that occurred on Wednesday night.
Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall says Capt. Ronney Howard will serve as the Interim Police Chief at the Alexandria Police Department.
Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief teams are providing aid for people impacted by Hurricane Delta's flooding.
A Rapides Parish fire district responded to 50 water rescue incidents following Hurricane Delta.
Firefighters rush into action as flooding forces many out of their homes after Hurricane Delta.
Internet restoration continues following damage from Hurricane Delta.
The National Weather Service is reporting high water levels after Hurricane Delta.
The local Salvation Army is ready to deployment in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta.
A mandatory evacuation is now in effect in Beauregard Parish ahead of Hurricane Delta.
The first all-inclusive playground for children with special needs opens in Central Louisiana.
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A local special needs student's nomination to homecoming court gives a small community a big reason to smile.
The health conditions for Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan have improved after being diagnosed with the coronavirus.
The Family Justice Center is beefing up their services to better serve their members.
An elderly woman and her family are concerned a tree nearly split in two during Hurricane Laura could fall on her home during Tropical Storm Beta.
Tioga High School students are gathering school supplies and hygiene products to send to South Louisiana Hurricane victims.
The Alexandria VA Health Care System is offering free flu shots for Veterans.
A local salon with roof damage from Hurricane Laura is giving back to linemen working to restore power in Central Louisiana.
An Alexandria church is housing volunteers from across the country providing relief efforts for Hurricane Laura.
Grant Parish Schools have set a date to return as they assess damages across the district.