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President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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KEDM has been nominated for the BART (Business Art) Award!
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The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana is supporting the “Acadian Looking Glass” exhibition, opening April 22 at Cité des Arts in Lafayette, featuring more than 15 artists from across the Acadian diaspora. -
The University of Louisiana Monroe will close portions of Northeast Drive and Warhawk Way from April 15–18 to accommodate Wine Over Water and the Dragon Boat Races, with alternate routes available for students and visitors. -
The ULM cheerleading team captured its sixth national championship at the 2026 College Classic Cheerleading Championship, overcoming roster changes and an early deduction to deliver a winning routine. -
The University of Louisiana Monroe football program will host a two-day event featuring a fundraising golf tournament on April 24 at Frenchman’s Bend Country Club and its annual spring game on April 25 at Malone Stadium. The events aim to support the football program while engaging fans and the local community. -
Pigs & A Blanket will help raise funds for rent assistance and electric bills.
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The suspect was the father of seven of the children killed, police said. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to police in Shreveport, La. A total of 10 people were shot. -
NPR's Elissa Nadworny plays the puzzle with WMEH listener Chee Sing Lee and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
The event will also be broadcast live on 90.3 KEDM Public Radio on will be streamed live at https://www.kedm.org and on the KEDM Youtube Page. The event will also be streamed by KNOE 8 News at knoe.com.
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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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Join the Children’s Coalition on April 18, 2026, for a fun-filled Dragon Boat Festival on the bayou! Enjoy exciting races, family-friendly activities, and community.
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