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Volunteer workday scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14
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Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA Workforce Investment, updates us on upcoming 10th Anniversary Community Update Luncheon. -
ULM football coach Bryant Vincent gives an update on the Warhawks.
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Dequavious Wagner, 32, of Alexandria, has been sentenced to 270 months in federal prison after he pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking -
Edward Joseph Sieja faces up to 35 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.
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From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news. -
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys. -
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
A Welcome Home Celebration and ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, August 27th from 5:00-7:00pm in Forsythe Park. Welcome remarks and ribbon cutting will begin at 6:00pm
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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National Headlines
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- No privacy, little downtime: Life aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
- Reports about mental health, supply issues aboard USS Lincoln raise concerns
- Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
