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From the first Native American elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Muslim who will join the upper chamber to the Senate's first Paralympian, voters elected historic candidates in the midterms.
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Road closure map for Saturday, 11/7
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A federal jury found Anfernee A. Rone, 30, of West Monroe, guilty of distributing a Controlled Substance after a two-day trial.
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Two ULM Computer Science students placed into the top five at competition in Houston, Texas.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District officially launched its historic 80th annual Mississippi River revetment season on Nov. 4.
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25 year-old man from Bastrop, LA was sentenced to federal prison.
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Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
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The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.
The Louisiana Department of Health expanded its partnership between its Office of Public Health and Louisiana Medicaid. This partnership is expected to improve health outcomes across the state through greater collaboration and data sharing.
Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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The Annual Walk to end Alzheimer's returns, this year heading to ULM.
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