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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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President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small warship, citing delays and cost overruns.
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Josh Madden and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park. -
The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council invites the community to its inaugural Réveillon, an elegant evening of live performances, fine dining, and auctions, dedicated to supporting regional artists and arts organizations across 12 parishes. -
ULM Football earned five All-Sun Belt honors in 2025, highlighted by Noah Flemmings’ selection to the All-SBC Third Team Defense. Elijah Fisher, Zach Palmer-Smith, Kevontay Wells, and Jaden Hamlin all received All-Conference Honorable Mention for their standout performances this season. -
Free January field trips for Monroe City Schools at The Children’s Museum. Explore Arctic Adventures with STEM activities, igloo building, and a snow shower experience. -
Epic Piping, LLC is expanding its Livingston, Louisiana, operations with a $25 million investment, creating 212 new jobs and adding advanced manufacturing capabilities to support energy, data center, and industrial markets.
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His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. -
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation. -
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
Over 1,000 businesses across Louisiana are now part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Clean Biz Partnership, taking action to prevent litter and promote cleaner, greener communities.
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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