Meet the Candidates Forum - Ouachita Parish School Board
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The number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigration reform advocacy group FWD.us.
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News From KEDM
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Erath man was indicted for kidnapping and counterfeiting charges; if convicted, he'll face a mandatory minimum of 20 years in federal prison. -
United States District Judge sentenced Sean Alexander Meeks, of Lake Charles, to 33.4 years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Child Pornography. -
Demorion “Duck” Baker, 30, of Monroe, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for multiple counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances including Cocaine, Alprazolam, Marijuana, and Methamphetamine, and for Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking -
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.
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NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront? -
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives. -
The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
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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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.
Lagniappe
On October 29, 2026, the Flying Tiger Brewery will host the Fright Night 5k, a race through Downtown Monroe.
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