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Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.
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KEDM Public Radio, in collaboration with the Monroe and West Monroe - West Ouachita Chambers of Commerce and the University of Louisiana Monroe, will host a "Meet The Candidates" forum for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This free event will take place on Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the University of Louisiana Monroe Bayou Pointe Event Center.
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The University of Louisiana Monroe is accepting donations of business professional and business casual attire for students preparing to start a career. -
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Penna and Aliyus Irwin, who were each arrested on three counts of burglary of a vehicle. -
The Louisiana Department of Education is investing more than $5.1 million in federal funding to strengthen instruction for students with disabilities. -
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber to Host Community Paper Shredding Event in Honor of Love the Boot Week on Thursday, April 23, at 9:00 a.m., located at 112 Professional Drive, West Monroe.
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Fuel costs more. Food is harder to get. Jobs are evaporating. And in Cairo, cafes and restaurants are ordered to close at 9 p.m. -
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The name didn't stick. The fan communities did.
Woodside and its contractors have now committed more than $1 billion to Louisiana suppliers for the foundational development of the Louisiana LNG project.
SAE NO MORE's performance was part of a benefit concert held on October 24, 2025, at Alley Park in West Monroe. The event aimed to raise funds for KEDM Public Radio, which is facing a significant federal funding cut of nearly $300,000 over the next two years.
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