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Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.
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On September 15, 2026, United States District Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr., sentenced Alexandria men Terrence D. Taylor, Jr., and Mikell Dewayne Boyd to federal prison. -
Head Coach Bryant Vincent speaks at weekly press conference regarding ULM Football. -
Fall Book Fair hosted by Monroe Symphony League comes back in October for four days. -
On Friday, September 25th at 7:30 p.m., Flamboyants!, which is a production that explores the shared roots, memory, and resilience of Creole cultures across continents, bringing together artists from Louisiana, Réunion Island, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, and Puerto Rico, will be held at Dixon Hall at Tulane University in New Orleans. -
Due to the additional investment of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, Louisiana is investing $20 million in fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state fortified projects in 2026 to $100 million.
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds President Trump — and his unpopularity — is an outsize factor in why most voters say they want Democrats to win the midterms. -
Buried in the paperwork for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's expansion in Pennsylvania is a document requesting "mobile detention facilities." -
Registered voters are less confident that USPS will deliver election mail on time compared with 2024, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds, after USPS was part of Trump's bid to limit mail voting.
LED has more than $4.5 million in FastSites investments at two Louisiana ports to support businesses and strengthen the state’s ability to attract future investments.
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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Ouachita Live hosts concert in conjunction with Pie Baking Contest and Celtic Festival Spirits & Whiskey Tasting.
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