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The "Give the Joy of Learning" fundraiser for KEDM also puts books in the hands of 2nd graders in northeast Louisiana. Each $20 gift to KEDM provides one book to a student in one of 20 schools selected by the United Way as having the most potential to increase reading scores.
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Police have detained a man in his 20s as a person of interest.
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The grant covered the purchase of more than 3,000 bottles, which also feature the KLB logo as a reminder of this effort to reduce single-use disposables -
The Cox family made the donation on behalf of their parents, both beloved medical doctors who dedicated their lives to serving Morehouse Parish.
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Authorities were searching for a suspect described as "a male dressed in black" who fled after the Saturday afternoon shooting, and now have a person of interest in custody. -
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House Republicans released proposed legislation late Friday that would not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies.
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The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 33-year-old Tanner Hill of New Port Richey, FL., was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 155. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet exited the roadway and collided with a tree.
Doug Duffey and BADD took top honors at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Challenge. The Monroe-based group competed in the solo/duo category and will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their win adds another milestone to Duffey's celebrated Louisiana blues career.
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