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The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs, striped bass, and other popular seafood, has a new apex predator, the blue catfish. It's invasive and ravenous, growing to more than 100 pounds. But officials hope one of the fish's other qualities might keep it in check: it's delicious.
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The 2026 Louisiana Book Festival returns Saturday, October 3th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. -
The City of Monroe will host the annual DOTD District 05 Road Show at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 to discuss City plans of 2027. -
The ULM football team snapped Troy’s home win streak in a 21-14 contest, with Bryant Vincent now 2-0 when playing at Troy.
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The Union Museum of History and Art will glow in the dark starting Halloween night with a costume party opening the “Shattered Prism—Art That Defies the Limits of Physics” blacklight art show.
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On October 29, 2026, the Flying Tiger Brewery will host the Fright Night 5k, a race through Downtown Monroe.
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President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States. -
President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry. -
Hurricane forecasters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make predictions.
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Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers
Ethan Fields held the first-place trophy at the Bass Pro Shops-presented Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir.
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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 Halloween tradition Boo at the Zoo returns to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.
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