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The holidays begin on December 1 at 6 PM with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Monroe Civic Center -
The Holidays at ULM festivities will take place at Scott Plaza, adjacent to the ULM Library. The event will be hosted by the newly crowned Miss ULM Katherine McCullars and Mr. ULM Braden Tucker. ULM President Dr. Carrie Castille will offer remarks and light the tree. -
The public is invited to view the official lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree as well as several live Christmas Trees located on the grounds of City Hall that have been decorated by local schools and organizations. -
The project is expected to create 127 new job opportunities in Acadiana -
Kaleidoscope will take place in Brown Theatre, 4001 DeSiard St. in Monroe on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 per person. ULM faculty and staff tickets are $15 per person with ID. ULM students are admitted for free with ID. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tickets-kaleidoscope
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country. -
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine. -
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During testimony in the Archdiocese of New Orleans' ongoing bankruptcy case, Archbishop Gregory Aymond publicly apologized to over 600 survivors of clergy abuse. He expressed profound remorse for the harm caused, emphasized the church’s dedication to accountability, and acknowledged the deep pain endured by the victims.
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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