A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates.
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The Nevada County Extension Office and Nevada County Depot Museum will host a hands-on “Build a Cook’s Box” workshop on March 26 in Prescott, Arkansas. The class will teach participants how to stock essential pantry staples inspired by historic cooking traditions to make meal preparation easier and more efficient.
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Eight Louisiana parishes, including Ouachita Parish, have been designated federal disaster areas following the January 2026 winter storm. The designation allows farmers to apply for emergency USDA loans to help recover from storm-related losses.
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Community members are responding to the City of Monroe’s announcement that its council-directed redistricting process has been completed. Officials say the updated district map includes only minor boundary adjustments and will guide City Council representation for the next decade.
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LSMSA announces Grambling State University professor and mixed-media artist Rodrecas Davis for the gallery's latest exhibition, "What it Look Like" (W.I.L.L.), on display through March 26th in the LSMSA Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.
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Treat yourself to an hour of relaxation and fun each Wednesday in April at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s noontime outdoor Brown Bag Concert Series, located at Palace Park.
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NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.
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With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem.
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The U.S. military confirmed that all six crew members on an KC-135 aircraft died after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq, raising the U.S. death toll after two weeks of war with Iran.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released draft revisions to the state’s K–12 physical education student standards for public review.
Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
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The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste event is March 14 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
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