Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.
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During testimony in the Archdiocese of New Orleans' ongoing bankruptcy case, Archbishop Gregory Aymond publicly apologized to over 600 survivors of clergy abuse. He expressed profound remorse for the harm caused, emphasized the church’s dedication to accountability, and acknowledged the deep pain endured by the victims.
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The ULM football team suffered a 31-14 loss to Texas State on Saturday, November 22. While the game began as a defensive showdown, the Bobcats pulled ahead in the third quarter. ULM's record now stands at 3-8 overall and 1-6 in Sun Belt play, while Texas State improves to 5-6 overall and 2-5 in the conference.
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The threat for severe thunderstorms and localized heavy rainfall remains for Monday, mainly in a time window extending from afternoon through late tomorrow night.
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City of Monroe facilities will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 27–28, for Thanksgiving. Trash pickup, zoo hours, courts, and transit schedules are adjusted accordingly
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The City of Monroe honors the life and career of Retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton, who served the Monroe Fire Department for 33 years, rising to Fire Chief before his retirement in 1998. His dedication to public service and fire safety leaves a lasting legacy.
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Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.
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Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip, a pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon, amid Mideast tensions and the media glare that will document history's first American pope on the road.
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Italy's parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
The project is expected to create 127 new job opportunities in Acadiana
Doug Duffey and BADD took top honors at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Challenge. The Monroe-based group competed in the solo/duo category and will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their win adds another milestone to Duffey's celebrated Louisiana blues career.
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The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 27th historical marker recognizing legendary pianist Al Puddler Harris in his hometown of Jigger, Louisiana on November 22, 2025. The ceremony will celebrate Harris’s influential career, from the Louisiana Hayride to Hollywood and Nashville.
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- Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel
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- National Parks to raise fees by $100 for international tourists to popular U.S. parks
- Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony