A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night state dinner honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.
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On Tuesday, September 29th, KEDM will be hosting a 'Meet the Candidates Forum' to hear from candidates competing for the 5th Congressional District seat.
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90.3 KEDM coverage of the University of Louisiana Monroe Homecoming Parade begins today at 5:30 p.m.
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The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) invites prospective students and their families to attend one of the 12 informational sessions in Fall 2026.
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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has announced that October 2026 will mark Louisiana’s 12th annual Folklife Month, a celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Six tradition bearers are recognized for keeping Louisiana art and occupational heritage thriving.
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Applied Atomics, Inc., an advanced nuclear energy company, announced that it will invest $8.2 million to establish its new headquarters and technical operations center in New Orleans.
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The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
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eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components. Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective.
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Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.
LDCC produced 29 Associate of Science in Teaching graduates during the 2025–26 academic year—the highest number among Louisiana’s community colleges.
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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Ouachita Live hosts concert in conjunction with Pie Baking Contest and Celtic Festival Spirits & Whiskey Tasting.
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