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Israeli-French peace activist Ofer Bronchtein helped shape President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this year. Here's how he did it.
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City of Monroe facilities will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 27–28, for Thanksgiving. Trash pickup, zoo hours, courts, and transit schedules are adjusted accordingly
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The City of Monroe honors the life and career of Retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton, who served the Monroe Fire Department for 33 years, rising to Fire Chief before his retirement in 1998. His dedication to public service and fire safety leaves a lasting legacy. -
Entergy will close Park Avenue and North 10th Street in front of Genusa’s Restaurant on Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 7 AM for a light pole replacement. Drivers and pedestrians should follow traffic control and exercise caution.
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The Louisiana Tech University Faculty and Staff Club’s eighth annual live auction brought together campus community members to support the Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry and the Parkinson Resource Center, raising $5,445 for student and regional wellness programs.
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The Monroe Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet will present a holiday-themed chamber concert at Grace Episcopal Church, featuring classic carols, sacred works, and an audience sing-along to kick off the season.
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The U.S. boycotts South Africa's G20 summit, sparking a diplomatic spat and throwing the global gathering into turmoil. -
This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging. -
Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils.
NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.
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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The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 27th historical marker recognizing legendary pianist Al Puddler Harris in his hometown of Jigger, Louisiana on November 22, 2025. The ceremony will celebrate Harris’s influential career, from the Louisiana Hayride to Hollywood and Nashville.
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