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.
Jury finds Eddie Ray Jackson Jr. guilty on all charges for 2017 shooting death of James Melton.
Alexandria Senior High School “Best Buddies” club holds field day event for special needs students.
RPSB members try to reverse the decision to reconfigure feeder schools.
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.
Family and friends of 16-year-old Tanaya George and 19-year-old Cayleb Gunter gathered for a candlelight vigil and balloon launch.
Parkway Elementary School celebrates "Month of the Military Child."
The Grant Parish School Board took time to hear public comments on what's next for Colfax Elementary School.
The city of Alexandria hosts a drive-thru Easter event.
There are some discussions happening in Grant Parish about the future of Colfax Elementary School.
Local leaders came together to discuss recent crime issues in the City of Alexandria.
Rapides Academy students took home the championship title in a nationwide Vocabulary Bowl!
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.
Local artist unveils statue in Downtown Alexandria.
The Rapides Parish School Board has moved a motion to reconfigure feeder schools for Peabody Magnet High School and Bolton High School.
Prescribed burns are being conducted in the Kisatchie National Forest.
Local law enforcement and hospital speak publicly about recent increase in opioid overdoses.
The Pineville Rotary Club partnered with Cleco this year to present funds to schools for their Elementary School Closet Project.
The South Alexandria Revitalization committee has been working to keep the Cenla area clean for the past 15 years.
RPSB District 62 committee moves forward with a motion to reconfigure feeder schools.
Local leaders gather to discuss crime in Alexandria.
LOCAL STUDENTS COMPETE WITH CUSTOM-BUILT ROBOTS AT THE VEX IQ CHALLENGE IN Alexandria, LA.
We spoke with the superintendents from Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant and Vernon Parishes to discuss their schools transitioning to Phase 3.
The Rapides Parish School Board has released details on its Phase 3 transition plan.
Dr. David Holcombe discusses what the Johnson and Johnson vaccine rollout means for Central Louisiana as health officials work to vaccinate more citizens.
Local mother gives birth in nursing home parking lot.
Grant High School Freshman nominated to Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
Grant Parish school moves a third time after another storm event causes damage to classrooms.
Louisiana's largest nursery region suffers after the pandemic, two hurricanes, and two winter storms.
RPSB Superintendent Jeff Powell talks about school employees and vaccine eligibility.
A Bolton High School student got the highest possible score on the ACT.
The number of homeschooled students is rising around the state of Louisiana.
The Balanced Calendar has not been adopted for schools in Rapides Parish.
The Rapides Parish School Board will be voting on the idea of a Balanced Calendar Schedule at their February board meeting.
February 2021 has been proclaimed the Month of the Young Child.
Pre-Trial date set for Johnathan Rhodes.
Pineville High School student receives 2021 Smith Scholarship at Louisiana College.
Avoyelles Hospital received a limited supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was administered within the first hour of a drive-thru event.
"Stop the Violence" cancels community walk due to safety concerns.
RPSB will vote on the Balanced Calendar Schedule in February.
Local elementary school students turn their morning announcements into a school newscast.
A former employee of the Huddle House restaurant in Alexandria has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment against an executive with D’Argent Companies, which owns the restaurant.
What’s believed to be the first medical lawsuit against the former Dresser facility in Pineville was filed on December 30, 2020.
The Rapides Parish School Board’s first meeting of 2021 started with two changes for the new year.
A local attorney talks about Tort Reform and what the future could look like when it comes to car insurance in Louisiana.
