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Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.
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City of Monroe and the Monroe Water System provides an update following the recent winter storm.
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The City of Monroe will mark the completion of the Desiard Street Improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, February 20th. -
Louisiana has reached another national first in its effort to deliver high-speed internet access to every corner of the state. -
The North Grand Street traveling in the northbound lane will be closed beginning, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 AM and ending on March 3, 2026. -
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, and Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Louisiana's Barksdale Air Force Base will be conducting multiple controlled detonations.
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A surprising new study shows that baby chickens react the same way that humans do when tested for something called the "bouba-kiki effect," which has been linked to the emergence of language. -
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go. -
These days, the Super Bowl halftime show is a massive driver of the streaming, airplay and sales that fuel the Billboard charts. This week, Bad Bunny benefits from that influence.
FMOL Health | St. Francis , Dr. Sarah Ahmad and her team successfully completed the first robotic-assisted esophagectomy in northeast Louisiana.
Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
Lagniappe
The ULM College of Pharmacy
The ULM College of Pharmacy is hosting the 9th Annual Poor Man’s Run on Saturday, February 28th. The event raises funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, which provides medication assistance to patients in need.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
National Headlines
- U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan
- Los Angeles wildfires survivors say they're being denied aid for political reasons
- U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu said she didn't care if she medaled. She won gold
- In a thrilling comeback win, U.S. women take home Olympic hockey gold over Canada
- HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes
