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That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.
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A Leesville man named "Earl Thompson" was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a methamphetamine charge. -
More than 500 to-go lunches were packed Friday morning by volunteers and distributed to local first responders across the community as a simple but meaningful expression of gratitude. -
New LNG project in Hackberry and Lafayette is expected to create 58 new job opportunities. -
Secretary Charlton Meginley gives a statement about the 25th anniversary of 9/11. -
The public is invited to celebrate with Kiroli Park on Saturday, September 12.
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The assassination of far right activist Charlie Kirk opened the floodgates of neighbor-on-neighbor doxing. A year later, the damage to political discourse in the U.S. remains. -
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the BRICS nations for a summit on trade, investment, and global conflicts. -
The documentary "NAZA," in which Israeli military insiders describe what they call the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation — the longest on record.
A Morgan City teacher was sentenced to five years in federal prison for enticing a relationship with a student.
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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The City of Monroe to gather for a ceremony in remembrance of 9/11 on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
National Headlines
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- As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
- The voices of Sept. 11: 'My first thought was ... I can't believe that I survived'
- Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
