The El Gamal family has been held in ICE detention for more than 320 days. They are not alone: the number of immigrants who've been in ICE detention for over a year has skyrocketed.
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After the tragic event that occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana officials and the Louisiana Department of Health encourage residents to take care of their emotional needs.
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The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, working alongside KEDM Public Radio and regional media partners, is hosting a free, nonpartisan mayoral candidate forum to inform voters ahead of the upcoming election.
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The (ULM) College of Pharmacy is highlighted as a leader in workforce preparation, student outcomes, and return on investment (ROI).
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced that Charles Ford was arrested and charged in connection with Shamar Elkins.
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The 'Meet The Candidates' forums will be streamed at KEDM.org
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Sophy Romvari's debut feature is a moving, semi-autobiographical account of a family doing everything they can to try to help their teen son.
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Three vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump extended the ceasefire but kept the blockade.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump's effort to try to rig the midterm elections has been "thwarted," after a major victory for Democrats in Virginia.
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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