One young woman, forever changed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Louisville in 2023, is now sharing her story in the hopes of bringing an end to gun violence.
Alena Noakes is a journalist based in Alexandria, Louisiana. She writes for KALB-TV and her work has also appeared in KNOE-TV8 and KPLC-TV. Alena covers a wide range of local news stories, including court cases, community events, and social issues impacting the Alexandria area.