Jojuana Phillips
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Alexandria, La
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Jojuana Phillips is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana. She graduated from Bolton High School in 2010 and from LSU of Alexandria in 2016, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a concentration in Mass Media.
Her interest in news and media began in high school when she was a part of the publications department, having roles in the morning newscast, school newspaper, yearbook and more. She interned at Cenla Broadcasting during her last semester of college and began working at KLAX TV, ABC 31 News in 2016 after graduating. In her spare time, she enjoys sleeping, playing with her dogs, exploring the outdoors and hunting when deer hunting season is in session.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
The first day of school is just about a week away for students in Rapides Parish, but the school year has officially started for school employees.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
The Rapides Parish Library held its annual back-to-school supply giveaway.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
CENLA 4WARD program is an initiative of YPG and the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
CLTCC students brought home two Silver Medals in the Nurse Assisting and Technical Computer Applications competitions in the 2022 SkillsUSA National Championships.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Information and tips on how to protect and prepare your property from hurricanes.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
988 will become available nationwide for those seeking help during a mental health crisis.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital is helping patients cut out taking a trip to the pharmacy to get their prescriptions after a hospital stay or visit.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Nine-year-old Jonathan “Buddy” Lewis, Jr. of Pineville was awarded the Nationals All-Around Champion of the NGA Gymnastics Competition in Orlando, Florida.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Residents in the Cenla area are continuing to prepare for the current hurricane season.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Saharan dust has been causing hazy skies in the Central Louisiana area, along with air quality issues.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
One hundred and fifty American flags fly in formation at the Pineville Riverfront at the “Central Louisiana Field of Honor” in recognition of Flag Day.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Cenla high school juniors and seniors are getting a head start on careers in the medical field this summer.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Farming and agribusiness students from across the state are in Alexandria for the 93rd Louisiana State FFA Convention and Expo.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
The Rapides Parish Library 2022 summer reading program has officially kicked off!
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Nearly 4,000 children in Louisiana are in the foster care system and 350 of those children are in the Alexandria region.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Students at Rosepine Elementary School in Vernon Parish learn that vegetables don’t actually come from the produce aisle in grocery stores.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
If you keep up with the Golden Apple Teacher Award segment each week throughout the school year, you have probably noticed the flowers that are presented to each teacher.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
On Wednesday, LSUA recognized students’ scholarly achievements with their annual scholar day event.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Meet the 2021-2022 Golden Apple Teacher of the Year!
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
LSU of Alexandria has released the first issue of the second volume of The Oak Leaf: Undergraduate Journal of Teaching and Research.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
From learning life skills to learning trade skills, the Rapides Vocational Reentry Program has expanded to a job readiness program.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Local historians have unveiled a historical marker at the entrance of the Old Rapides Cemetery in Pineville.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
In an effort to find solutions to the rising youth crime rate in Cenla, the United Way of Central Louisiana is giving young people a chance to share their perspectives on the issue.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By KALB Digital Team and Jojuana Phillips
The United Way of Central Louisiana is giving youth in the community a voice when it comes to crime reduction and prevention.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By KALB Digital Team and Jojuana Phillips
Grant Parish third-graders learned about the various aspects of agriculture over at Grant High School.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By KALB Digital Team and Jojuana Phillips
Over 300 4H students from schools around Rapides Parish gathered for an annual event at the LSU-AgCenter facility next to LSUA’s campus.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Tioga Jr. High School hosted its first-ever Amazing Shake Competition.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Several different things are celebrated and recognized during the month of April, including the gift of life through organ donations.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 3:29 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
The Children's Advocacy Network holds an annual prayer vigil on the first day of the month for children and families in the community who have been impacted by abuse and neglect.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Eighth-grade students at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School got a chance to learn about future jobs and careers.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Over 600,000 dollars has been budgeted this year by the City of Alexandria to demolish abandoned structures, both residential and commercial.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital has received Louisiana’s Birth Ready Designation by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 8:28 AM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
A house caught fire early Friday morning near Hickory Hill Road in Tioga.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Charisma Thrash and Jojuana Phillips
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading fast across Louisiana. Now, health care providers in Alexandria have a way to help curb the cases.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM CST
|By KALB Digital Team and Jojuana Phillips
The first day back at school means parents are concerned over the spread of COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST
|By KALB Digital Team and Jojuana Phillips
Rapides Parish students will head back to the classroom on Friday, January 7.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
The Rapides Parish School Board is asking for the public to vote on the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2021 at 7:27 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Noah’s Ark Ministry held their second annual Christmas Giving shopping event at Buckeye High School.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Students and staff at D.F. Huddle Elementary School got something new to add to their winter wardrobe.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
It’s one thing to leave out cookies for Santa on Christmas, but some Cenla children got a chance to enjoy cookies with Santa!
Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Phoenix Magnet sits at number one as the top-ranked elementary school.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips and Alex Orenczuk
At Tuesday evening’s Rapides Parish School Board meeting, board members voted to extend Superintendent Jeff Powell’s contract by two-and-a-half years.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2021 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Cenla residents got a chance to get some holiday shopping done and visit Santa, at the City of Pineville’s Christmas in the Pines Market.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
The Rapides Parish School Board held an annual ceremony recognizing all educators in the parish.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 4:26 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Former RPSO deputy Jeremy Morrow, who was convicted of malfeasance in office, will be sentenced on January 12, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shopping at small, locally-owned businesses.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 6:37 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
A total of 59 people cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the December 11 election.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
A family in the Town of Lecompte is making Thanksgiving meals possible for a number of residents with free turkeys.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2021 at 1:38 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Tioga High School students Kaylee Vickrey and Kyle Johns will be featured in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 8:36 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
During the second annual Leadership Day at Pineville Elementary School, students showcased their leadership abilities to the community.