The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.
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T he EPA, alongside Louisiana DEQ, continues cleanup efforts in Roseland, LA, following the Smitty’s Supply fire.
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Warhawks drop Sun Belt Game to Coastal Carolina
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ULM will host the 2025 Let Us Dream Conference, uniting leaders to explore collaborative solutions for food security and sustainable communities.
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Archaeology Month in Louisiana: Aubra L. Lee, Ph.D. presents "Troyville"
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The New Music on the Bayou Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with a groundbreaking fall concert at Grace Episcopal Church, showcasing contemporary works performed by students from ULM and Louisiana Tech. The event highlighted experimental compositions, including a graphic notation piece, reflecting the festival’s ongoing commitment to innovation and community engagement.
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Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.
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Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and novelist Nicholas Sparks describe their collaboration to simultaneously craft the new novel and upcoming film Remain as a unique one that's unlikely to be replicated.
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Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and novelist Nicholas Sparks describe their collaboration to simultaneously craft the new novel and upcoming film Remain as a unique one that's unlikely to be replicated.
Town of Washington accepted to the Lagniappe Community Program.
The Boot on the Bayou event was September 13 at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club and featured the funky sounds of Mr. TaylorMade and the TaylorMade Band.
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Monroe Symphony Orchestra hosts its Time & Remembrance Concert on October 11 at 7:00 p.m.
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