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The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.
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The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum and The Center for Children & Families are partnering to create new opportunities for foster families in Northeast Louisiana through a grant awarded to the Children’s Museum by the Jock Scott Foundation. -
DCFS encourages families to use caution with water by using simple tips and tricks to remind everyone that water safety goes far beyond the pool. -
The ULM Warhawks faced off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, September 5th, losing to a score of 62-13. -
Louisiana Tech University professor Dr. Andrew Peters will discuss his research on this topic on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art, 211 N. Main St., Farmerville. His “Welding in Space” talk is part of the museum’s NASA exhibit that runs through Sept. 26. -
Men's Health Lunch and Learn to be hosted by Ochsner LSU Health Monroe on September 11, 2026, with discussions focusing mostly on prostate cancer awareness.
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The catastrophic 9/11 attacks forced the intelligence community to radically revamp its ways of doing business. Now, critics say, President Trump is dismantling much of what was built since then. -
The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week. -
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships. Iran hit American targets in Jordan.
Destination Downtown Conference
Destination Downtown 2026 will be held from Wednesday, September 9th through Friday, September 11th at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. This event is open to anyone interested in learning about community revitalization and upliftment. Citizens from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas are invited.
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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.
Lagniappe
The 2026 Ouachita Parish Water Sweep will be hosted by Ouachita Green at over 11 locations in Ouachita Parish.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
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