Jojuana Phillips
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 and exploring the outdoors. Along with hunting when deer hunting season is in session.
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Local schools are putting together safety precautions for the school year.
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West Leesville Elementary School Principal Karen Robertson has been named the 2022 Elementary School Principal of the year by the Louisiana Department of Education.
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The Cenla Juvenile Officers Association, in partnership with Sutherlands Home Base, raised funds for their community efforts with a motorcycle show.
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RPSB recognizes newly appointed school principals and approves a motion for a one-time supplement pay.
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Anna Kate Jackson, a senior at St. Mary's Catholic School in Natchitoches, has been elected the 2021 National Beta Club president.
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A teen from Pineville places in a nationwide challenge by sharing his perspective on challenging issues.
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The Chords of Blue benefit concert was held at the Bentley Hotel in downtown Alexandria in support of Autism Awareness.
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State Senator Cleo Fields visited Alexandria to discuss a bill that requires mandatory Kindergarten in Louisiana.
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LSUA and AEX hosted an open house at the Million Air facility at England Airpark for prospective students for a new aviation program.
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Residents in Central Louisiana turned the Juneteenth celebrations up a notch for its first year being recognized as a federal holiday.
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For 2021, Lecompte has achieved 1st place in Category C of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Cleanest City Contest.
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Local groups and organizations are working to reduce crime in the City of Alexandria.
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LSUA held its first full in-person commencement since the pandemic began last year.
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A woman from Lufkin, Texas is thanking healthcare workers from Encompass Health Rehabilitation in Alexandria for helping her get back on her feet.
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Louisiana College has unveiled a historical marker in honor of the late two-time governor Jimmie Davis.
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Pineville High School held a signing day for graduating band members.
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Pineville Christian Academy will open in August of 2021.
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The Rapides Parish School Board hosted the first-ever "Elevate Your Future" job fair for high school seniors in the parish.
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The Grant Parish School Board recognized one student for selfless actions during a bus accident.
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The first of eight "Leadership CenLA" sessions kicked off on April 29.
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Central Louisiana parishes react to the governor's amended mask mandate.
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The Rotary Club of Alexandria has announced Harry Silver as the 2021 recipient of the Service Above Self award.
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The Alexandria Vet Center partnered with several community organizations to host a Whole Health Fair.
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Cenla residents gather for the annual Victims Rights Walk.
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The Rapides Parish School Board has passed a motion to sell the Jackson Street Head Start facility property located at 1335 Jackson Street in Alexandria.
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A local woman retires at age 93 after 30 years of working to help others.
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A local robotics team competes at state-level competition.
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Jury finds Eddie Ray Jackson Jr. guilty on all charges for 2017 shooting death of James Melton.
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Alexandria Senior High School “Best Buddies” club holds field day event for special needs students.
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RPSB members try to reverse the decision to reconfigure feeder schools.
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At Tuesday’s Alexandria City Council meeting, the council voted four to three to not enter contracts for the city to put on Alexandria RiverFete, WinterFete, the Downtown Rocks Series and Rock the Red.
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Family and friends of 16-year-old Tanaya George and 19-year-old Cayleb Gunter gathered for a candlelight vigil and balloon launch.
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Parkway Elementary School celebrates "Month of the Military Child."
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The Grant Parish School Board took time to hear public comments on what's next for Colfax Elementary School.
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The city of Alexandria hosts a drive-thru Easter event.
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There are some discussions happening in Grant Parish about the future of Colfax Elementary School.
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Local leaders came together to discuss recent crime issues in the City of Alexandria.
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Rapides Academy students took home the championship title in a nationwide Vocabulary Bowl!
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The Alexandria Police Department is now saying that identification of the two bodies found on Tulane Avenue on March 18 will take two to three weeks.
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Local artist unveils statue in Downtown Alexandria.
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The Rapides Parish School Board has moved a motion to reconfigure feeder schools for Peabody Magnet High School and Bolton High School.
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Prescribed burns are being conducted in the Kisatchie National Forest.
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Local law enforcement and hospital speak publicly about recent increase in opioid overdoses.
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The Pineville Rotary Club partnered with Cleco this year to present funds to schools for their Elementary School Closet Project.
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The South Alexandria Revitalization committee has been working to keep the Cenla area clean for the past 15 years.