In a massive restructuring under the Trump administration, U.S. Forest Service is closing dozens of research stations but, as NPR's Chiara Eisner reports, it is keeping some facilities open that had been projected to shutter.
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Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana invite the public to Gold Star Mother's & Family's Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Gold Star Monument in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park, adjacent to the State Capitol in Baton Rouge.
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Louisiana Supreme Court manages Thomson Reuters "C-Track” cyber incident, which put case management systems at risk of being compromised.
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The National Weather Service issues a flood watch for East Texas area due to Storm Edouard.
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Coastal Machine & Supply Inc., a Medora Manufacturing company, announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations, providing new job opportunities for the area.
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The American Cancer Society sent out a press release with the beginning of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, showing that reports of new cases are up 3%.
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As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.
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Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail after order issued for her arrest on charges she publicly threatened to arrange assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
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The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
Louisiana Department of Health gives safety tips for the upcoming Labor Day weekend
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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Join the members of the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts as they bring us on the journey of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz this September.
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