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.
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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.
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The Rapides Parish Library held its annual back-to-school supply giveaway.
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CENLA 4WARD program is an initiative of YPG and the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
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CLTCC students brought home two Silver Medals in the Nurse Assisting and Technical Computer Applications competitions in the 2022 SkillsUSA National Championships.
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Information and tips on how to protect and prepare your property from hurricanes.
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988 will become available nationwide for those seeking help during a mental health crisis.
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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.
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Nine-year-old Jonathan “Buddy” Lewis, Jr. of Pineville was awarded the Nationals All-Around Champion of the NGA Gymnastics Competition in Orlando, Florida.
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Residents in the Cenla area are continuing to prepare for the current hurricane season.
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Saharan dust has been causing hazy skies in the Central Louisiana area, along with air quality issues.
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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.
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Cenla high school juniors and seniors are getting a head start on careers in the medical field this summer.
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Farming and agribusiness students from across the state are in Alexandria for the 93rd Louisiana State FFA Convention and Expo.
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The Rapides Parish Library 2022 summer reading program has officially kicked off!
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Nearly 4,000 children in Louisiana are in the foster care system and 350 of those children are in the Alexandria region.
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Students at Rosepine Elementary School in Vernon Parish learn that vegetables don’t actually come from the produce aisle in grocery stores.
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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.
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On Wednesday, LSUA recognized students’ scholarly achievements with their annual scholar day event.
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LSU of Alexandria has released the first issue of the second volume of The Oak Leaf: Undergraduate Journal of Teaching and Research.
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From learning life skills to learning trade skills, the Rapides Vocational Reentry Program has expanded to a job readiness program.
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Local historians have unveiled a historical marker at the entrance of the Old Rapides Cemetery in Pineville.
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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.
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The United Way of Central Louisiana is giving youth in the community a voice when it comes to crime reduction and prevention.
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Grant Parish third-graders learned about the various aspects of agriculture over at Grant High School.
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Over 300 4H students from schools around Rapides Parish gathered for an annual event at the LSU-AgCenter facility next to LSUA’s campus.
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Tioga Jr. High School hosted its first-ever Amazing Shake Competition.
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Several different things are celebrated and recognized during the month of April, including the gift of life through organ donations.
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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.
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Eighth-grade students at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School got a chance to learn about future jobs and careers.
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Over 600,000 dollars has been budgeted this year by the City of Alexandria to demolish abandoned structures, both residential and commercial.
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Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital has received Louisiana’s Birth Ready Designation by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
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A house caught fire early Friday morning near Hickory Hill Road in Tioga.
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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.
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The first day back at school means parents are concerned over the spread of COVID-19.
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Rapides Parish students will head back to the classroom on Friday, January 7.
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The Rapides Parish School Board is asking for the public to vote on the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Noah’s Ark Ministry held their second annual Christmas Giving shopping event at Buckeye High School.
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Students and staff at D.F. Huddle Elementary School got something new to add to their winter wardrobe.
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It’s one thing to leave out cookies for Santa on Christmas, but some Cenla children got a chance to enjoy cookies with Santa!
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Phoenix Magnet sits at number one as the top-ranked elementary school.
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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.
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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.
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The Rapides Parish School Board held an annual ceremony recognizing all educators in the parish.
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Former RPSO deputy Jeremy Morrow, who was convicted of malfeasance in office, will be sentenced on January 12, 2022.
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Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shopping at small, locally-owned businesses.
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A total of 59 people cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the December 11 election.
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A family in the Town of Lecompte is making Thanksgiving meals possible for a number of residents with free turkeys.
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Tioga High School students Kaylee Vickrey and Kyle Johns will be featured in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
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During the second annual Leadership Day at Pineville Elementary School, students showcased their leadership abilities to the community.