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Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
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News From KEDM
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The 2026 Louisiana Book Festival returns Saturday, October 3th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. -
The City of Monroe will host the annual DOTD District 05 Road Show at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 to discuss City plans of 2027. -
The ULM football team snapped Troy’s home win streak in a 21-14 contest, with Bryant Vincent now 2-0 when playing at Troy.
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The Union Museum of History and Art will glow in the dark starting Halloween night with a costume party opening the “Shattered Prism—Art That Defies the Limits of Physics” blacklight art show.
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On October 29, 2026, the Flying Tiger Brewery will host the Fright Night 5k, a race through Downtown Monroe.
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Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ. -
Elizabeth McCracken's connected short stories chronicle a family's encounters with their eldest son's girlfriend and eventual wife. This slim collection is so engaging, you may want to read it twice. -
The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.
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Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers
Ethan Fields held the first-place trophy at the Bass Pro Shops-presented Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Toledo Bend Reservoir.
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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.
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The annual Halloween tradition Boo at the Zoo returns to the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
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