The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems.
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West Monroe teen was in country illegally according to ICE.
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42-year-old Tashira Glover, has been arrested following charges of insurance fraud and theft exceeding $5,000.
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Northeast Louisiana is already seeing an economic boost from Meta’s artificial intelligence data center, and the facility isn’t even open yet.
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Zantravious Brooks, 19, of Bossier City, pled guilty in federal court to Possession of a Machinegun.
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Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
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An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
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Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
Nearly 18,500 pounds of frozen goods were collected from Clean Out Your Freezer Day 2025
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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In this episode of Lagniappe, we dive into the upcoming production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, presented by Josh Madden Productions.
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