A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Louisiana State Police, and multiple local law-enforcement partners investigated the case.
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The lane closures will take place the between S. 5th Street and Jackson Street interchanges.
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Patrol deputies quickly located the suspect vehicle, which contained large amounts of stolen fireworks. Investigators executed multiple search warrants throughout the investigation, recovering the stolen property and a handgun reported stolen from Ruston.
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Since 2021, statewide Mastery+ has improved or held steady every year in grades 3-8 and four of the past five years in grades 3-12.
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The camp offers an exploration of art, culture, and heritage through activities like quilting, African dance, gardening, and cooking.
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Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.
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A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
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New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.
Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting
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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