ouachita

105 M.P.H. Winds Found In Tornado Damage Survey

By Cory Crowe • Apr 16, 2018

The National Weather service is currently a damage survey from Friday and Saturday's storm. Scientist with the Shreveport office have confirmed six tornadoes in their initial reports.

An EF-1 tornado with winds up to 105 m.p.h. hit the Grambling area and moved to Ruston. The path of the tornado was 6.66 miles. Trees fell on houses and metal roofs were blown off of houses.

The Choudrant area was pummeled by an EF-1 tornado. NWS Meteorologist say that a tornado was on the ground for 4.77 miles. The path took the twister across I-20 and splintered trees with 105 m.p.h. winds.

Flooding, Hail, And Tornadoes Possible Friday Across NELA

By Cory Crowe • Apr 12, 2018

Severe weather is expected to move into the area on Friday. The system will bring up to 4" of rainfall and produce flash flooding. The strong storm could also produce hail, damaging winds and dangerous tornadoes. The greatest risk will be Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

Take time now to clean drains and ditches to prevent flooding. Prepare now by getting a flashlight and battery powered radio and keep it tuned to 90.3 KEDM for alerts. Discuss your storm plan with your family.

KEDM Wins Best Newscast In Louisiana & Mississippi

By Staff Report • Apr 11, 2018

KEDM Public Radio was the winner of 6 awards at the 2018 Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors News Excellence Awards. The event honors the best in professional journalism in Mississippi and Louisiana.

90.3 KEDM Public Radio's News Director Cory Crowe received the prestigious Best Newscast award for Louisiana and Mississippi. Contest judges said, "A great example of what radio news should be, the narration is authoritative and nicely paced."

Areal Flood Warning for NELA - Up to 10" Of Rain Fell Overnight

By Cory Crowe • Mar 29, 2018

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

Flood Warning for Urban Areas and Small Streams in...
Southern Union County in south central Arkansas...
Central Jackson Parish in north central Louisiana...
Union Parish in north central Louisiana...
Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana...
Northeastern Claiborne Parish in northwestern Louisiana...
Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana...

Until 1115 AM CDT Thursday

4 to 6 Inches Of Rain Will Bring Flood Threat To Area

By Cory Crowe • Mar 27, 2018

Heavy rainfall will move into north Louisiana Tuesday night and stick around until Friday. The National Weather Service says total rainfall may be 4-6" with flash flooding and river flooding possible.

These storms will develop along a slow moving cold front. In addition to rain, the system could produce damaging winds and hail.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Thursday and a Flood Warning remains for the Ouachita River until further notice.

Proposed Monroe Casino May Be Headed To Tangipahoa Parish

By Cory Crowe • Mar 21, 2018

Monroe's Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) is in the planning phase to lure a casino to the Ouachita River in Monroe. Monroe lawmaker Marcus Hunter has indicated he will introduce a bill to make the Ouachita River eligible to house a riverboat casino. Numerous reports say the DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier is a likely target. If SEDD is courting DiamondJacks it better hurry and put a ring on it because Robert is also calling on the casino and is much closer to sealing the deal.

Wilderness Store

By Kelby Ouchley • Mar 19, 2018

Less than three months after Union Parish was carved from Ouachita as a new political entity, William McKay died there intestate leaving a grieving widow and two-year old daughter. In 1839, Union Parish was essentially wilderness and sparsely populated, the surge of immigration by settlers from eastern states just over the horizon. McKay owned a store on the Ouachita River, either at what would later be called Alabama Landing or farther south at Ouachita City, or maybe even at the mouth of Bayou de l'Outre.

Listen: KEDM "Policy and a Pint" Dating Violence Forum

By Cory Crowe • Mar 13, 2018

1 in 3 young people will be in an abusive or unhealthy relationship. 90.3 KEDM's Policy and a Pint: Dating Violence Prevention looks at those issues with a panel of local experts. The live radio discussion was recorded Tuesday, March 6 at Planter's Gastropub at 101 North Grand Street in Monroe.

Panelists include Daryl Johns from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, Melanie Clark from the Wellspring Alliance, and Valerie Bowman of the Family Justice Center.

Ouachita River Will Crest Wednesday In Monroe

By Kandace Moss • Mar 12, 2018

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The flood warning continues for the Ouachita River in the Northeast Louisiana areas of Monroe and Colombia until further notice.

In Monroe, the river level was at 46.1 feet at 7 p.m. Sunday and in Colombia at 6 a.m. Sunday the Ouachita River was at 66 feet. These levels are expected to rise throughout the week.

Before You Vote, Listen: WM "Meet The Candidates" Forum

By Cory Crowe • Mar 9, 2018

Courtney Hornsby / West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce

The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce / KEDM Public Radio "Meet The Candidates" forum was held Thursday night at the West Monroe High School Edgewood Facility. The event was attended by all four candidates for mayor and 6 aldermen hopefuls.

The election will be held on March 24.

West Monroe Mayoral Candidates

Tremaine Donte Gordon
Dave Norris (D)*
Staci Albritton Mitchell (R)
Jennifer Schmeer
* Incumbent candidate

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