A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.
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On April 16th 2026, the Louisiana State Museum, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil "The First Piano Professors and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans". An exhibit that reveals groundbreaking chapter of New Orleans music history.
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On March 18, KEDM Public Radio’s General Manager Jay Curtis was awarded the Vanguard Award at ULM's 10th Annual Women’s Symposium.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Louisiana Center for the Book at the State Library of Louisiana is releasing a video discussion with authors Dr. Phebe Hayes and Margaret Simon about their biography Were You There?: A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM).
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Louisiana Tech University welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the third annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 6.
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International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi said Iran's nuclear program is heavily damaged, "but the material will still be there and the enrichment capacities will be there."
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Hundreds of millions of dollars — and possibly billions — for the state's Medicaid program are in limbo as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud.
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Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple of years being a major turning point.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are pleased to accept applications online for the Greener Grounds Grant, Beautification Grant, and Healthy Communities Grant.
SAE NO MORE's performance was part of a benefit concert held on October 24, 2025, at Alley Park in West Monroe. The event aimed to raise funds for KEDM Public Radio, which is facing a significant federal funding cut of nearly $300,000 over the next two years.
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ULM is having its 10th annual Women's Symposium on March 18th.
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