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The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.
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KEDM has been nominated for the BART (Business Art) Award!
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On April 16, 2026, Caleb Carlton Dement was arrested by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division. -
ULM Honors students attended the 2026 Southern Regional Honors Council conference in Montgomery, Alabama. -
The ULM School of Education received a $30,000 grant from the Regions Foundation to support the Elevate Education program, which builds a pipeline for local high school students. -
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. -
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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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections. -
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses. -
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
The Old Governor’s Mansion
Music at the Mansion is performed by talented musicians of the LSU School of Music Cello Studio at The Old Governor's Mansion on Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30 p.m.
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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.
Lagniappe
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.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
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