Remarkable Women of the ArkLaTex

Thank you for your nominations for our Remarkable Women contest! We’re currently going through those to select four finalists as we approach International Women’s Month in March.

KTAL NBC 6 and KMSS FOX 33 look forward to recognizing the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life.

KTAL NBC 6 and KMSS FOX 33 will celebrate local women who inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. It’s not just about one day or one month — it’s about what they do, day in and day out.

In March, we’ll highlight four local women who will be considered for Nexstar’s nationwide 2023 Woman of the Year Award. One local winner will be selected to earn a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Los Angeles.

March is International Women’s Month

International Women’s Month recognizes the great contributions that women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress and the quality of life.

KTAL NBC 6 will celebrate ArkLaTex women that inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. It’s not just about one day or one month, it’s about what they do, day-in and day-out. In order to celebrate these women properly, we need to highlight and recognize their accomplishments. There are stories to be told and we will not only tell their stories, but we will also HONOR the remarkable women in these stories.

Meet the 2022 Remarkable Women winner and finalists

Ynonnie Davis

Shreveport, LA

Ynonnie Davis is a true advocate for assuring that students receive the best learning there is to offer. She is a hard worker, proud mom, motivator, teacher, and coach. As a leader she continuosly seeks out the best educational tools for use in her classrooms. Read More…

Louise Thaxton

Florien, LA

Louise Thaxton is a remarkable woman for many reasons. She co-founded a nonprofit called The American Warrior Initiative which assists military and first responders with their needs.Read More…

Jennifer Williams – WINNER

East Texas

Jennifer moved back to the ArkLaTex to open her own pediatric therapy practice to fill a huge need in the area for expert level care for children with autism, feeding issues, and sensory procession disorder. Read More…

Lynn Stevens

Bossier City, LA

Lynn is a fierce advocate for community change and the underdog. She was instrumental in bringing 2-1-1 services to northwest Louisiana. She can always be found volunteering, advocating, or organizing events. Read More…

Meet the 2021 Remarkable Women winner and finalists

KC Kilpatrick – WINNER

Shreveport, LA

Geaux 4 Kids, Inc. founder KC Kilpatrick was nominated as a 2021 Remarkable Woman for her work to provide comfort to those children in crisis, who are taken from their homes, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Read More…

Darlene Taylor

Texarkana, AR

Darlene Taylor is a creator, giving life to costumes, music, illustrations, and murals throughout Texarkana, Arkansas. Read More…

LaCrecia Barry

Texarkana, TX

Remarkable Women nominee LaCrecia Barry runs a wig shop that has become a tiny place of healing in her back yard. Read More…

Stacie Milligan

Oil City, LA

Travis Milligan nominated his mother Stacie Milligan as a way to say thank you for all the sacrifices she’s made for her family over the years. Read More…

Meet the 2020 Remarkable Women winner and finalists

Sharon Roberson-Jones – WINNER

Carthage

Through her teen empowerment program, Excellent TEEN Choice, Sharon Roberson-Jones now serves children in the same schools she attended in the Carthage Independent School District. Read More…

Amber Perry

Shreveport

In addition to being a mother, wife, and daughter, Amber Perry works for the Inspector General at the 307th Bomb Wing and is active in the community.Read More…