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The City of Monroe honors the life and career of Retired Fire Chief Billy L. Hampton, who served the Monroe Fire Department for 33 years, rising to Fire Chief before his retirement in 1998. His dedication to public service and fire safety leaves a lasting legacy.
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Entergy will close Park Avenue and North 10th Street in front of Genusa’s Restaurant on Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 7 AM for a light pole replacement. Drivers and pedestrians should follow traffic control and exercise caution.
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The Louisiana Tech University Faculty and Staff Club’s eighth annual live auction brought together campus community members to support the Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry and the Parkinson Resource Center, raising $5,445 for student and regional wellness programs.
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The Monroe Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet will present a holiday-themed chamber concert at Grace Episcopal Church, featuring classic carols, sacred works, and an audience sing-along to kick off the season.
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ULM TRIO Programs honored first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni during their sixth annual National First-Generation Day celebration, highlighting achievement, resilience, and the impact of TRIO’s supportive community.
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Billboards in Times Square are inviting New York businesses to relocate to Miami Beach. They're being paid for by a Florida developer who sees the election of Zohran Mamdani as an opportunity to lure residents and businesses south. -
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House Friday putting the frequent foe of conservatives face-to-face with one of his biggest critics. -
Robert Plant's voice has only gotten better with age. In this beautiful set, Plant and his band cover Low, Moby Grape, Martha Scanlan and interpret traditional songs.
NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.
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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The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 27th historical marker recognizing legendary pianist Al Puddler Harris in his hometown of Jigger, Louisiana on November 22, 2025. The ceremony will celebrate Harris’s influential career, from the Louisiana Hayride to Hollywood and Nashville.
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