Cory Crowe
News and Public Affairs DirectorOriginally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.
His radio career started in the 1980’s as a rock disk jockey before being "bit" by the news bug. In 1991 Cory started as a student news intern at the new public radio station, 90.3 KEDM. Although he left radio to open his own music store and recording studio, he later returned to worked as a radio program director, sports director, news director and talk show host. He also worked with national radio talk shows in syndication and satellite distribution.
Cory earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/Television/Film Production from the University of Louisiana Monroe in 1995. He also has experience in digital advertising sales management, as well as social media marketing, behavioral advertising and audience research.
Cory has won numerous broadcasting awards including the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors best Newscast, Feature Story, Public Affairs, and Use of Sound awards. He has been a finalist in the best News Anchor, Radio Achievement, Multimedia, Breaking News, Documentary or Series, and Digital Presence catagories. Cory has also won numerous Addy awards for radio and television advertising campaigns.
In his spare time he serves as the public address announcer at The University of Louisiana Monroe and works in the entertainment industry. Cory also works a a sports play-by-play announcer for ESPN+. He is a classically trained musician and enjoys Texas Blues.
Cory lives in Monroe with his wife Mary Pat.
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The city of Monroe is a Main Street community. Emily Stogner and Nirali Patel join Cory Crowe on Lagniappe to discuss the Monroe Main Street accreditation.
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The memorial scholarship concert will feature a star-studded stage and hits from many of John's bands and favorite artists
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The event will be hosted by local artists Chancie Neal and Briana Calhoun.
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The address was part of the 'Best of Ouachita' community event, showcasing the University and local community.
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The two-night class will teach citizens about equipment, laws, use of force, and the 7 fundamentals of firearms.
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The program will run for a six-month period.
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The 6th annual bowling event will be held at Bayou Bowl on August 16
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The 6th Annual Expo will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena on Saturday.
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