The "Give the Joy of Learning" fundraiser for KEDM also puts books in the hands of 2nd graders in northeast Louisiana. Each $20 gift to KEDM provides one book to a student in one of 20 schools selected by the United Way as having the most potential to increase reading scores.
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has ruled that National Guard troops can remain in the city for now. That decision comes after a different federal appeals court ruled that troops must leave Los Angeles earlier this week.
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Over 1,000 businesses across Louisiana are now part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Clean Biz Partnership, taking action to prevent litter and promote cleaner, greener communities.
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Louisiana insurance commissioner approves 5.9% average auto rate drop and 9.7% homeowners rate hike for State Farm policyholders
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The United States Postal Service is preparing for the busiest week of the 2025 holiday season, encouraging customers to mail gifts and greetings early while highlighting holiday service schedules, recommended shipping deadlines and continued investments that ensure reliable delivery nationwide.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base will carry out scheduled controlled detonations as part of demolition operations on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The activities are pre-planned, safely executed, and may result in loud noises heard by surrounding communities.
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The City of Monroe and the Monroe Civic Center announce a new partnership with The Arena League that will bring four high-energy professional arena football games to Monroe during the league’s inaugural 2026 season, expanding local entertainment and sports offerings.
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Rep. Mike Lawler says House Speaker Mike Johnson is correct in saying the health care system isn't working, but allowing ACA subsidies to expire without a plan to address rising costs is "idiotic."
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President Trump's lawsuit alleges that the BBC's fall 2024 documentary was "a brazen attempt" to harm his re-election. The BBC has apologized but rejects his claim.
Epic Piping, LLC is expanding its Livingston, Louisiana, operations with a $25 million investment, creating 212 new jobs and adding advanced manufacturing capabilities to support energy, data center, and industrial markets.
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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