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Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.
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West Monroe resident Heath A. Foster was sentenced to 156 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. -
Mayor Friday Ellis and Police Chief Vic Zordan publish an official statement to the public and the family regarding the child homicide investigation. -
October 24, 2026 will see the return of the Bayou D'Arbonne Folk Festival, featuring three Bluegrass Bands and many different forms of entertainment. -
The City of Monroe has a temporary road closure on Plum Street from Georgia Street to Jackson Street to safely install a new 42’ force main pipeline by Pulley Construction, Inc. The intersection of Plum Street & Florida will be completely closed. -
Deputies with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, along with investigators, responded to Blazier Street following a report of a deceased individual.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier. -
The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people. -
As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing approximately $1.8 billion in conservation programs in 2026.
Jeff Crouere, Communications Director, Louisiana Department of Treasury
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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LA64, a new, original Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) travel series that features all 64 parishes across Louisiana, visits Ouachita Parish for filming of Season 2.
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