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Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.
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KEDM has been nominated for the BART (Business Art) Award!
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Music at the Mansion is performed by talented musicians of the LSU School of Music Cello Studio at The Old Governor's Mansion on Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30 p.m. -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) are issuing over $2.5 million in payments through the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program.
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The U.S. Postal Service will issue Bald Eagle postage stamps on May 14th at 11:00 a.m. -
On Wednesday, April 30, at 8:00 a.m., the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce hosts an event to educate the community about business. -
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter at Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science will represent the University at two national championships in 2026.
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The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color. -
President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. -
"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.
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The suspect was the father of seven of the children killed, police said. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to police in Shreveport, La. A total of 10 people were shot.
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.
Lagniappe
Join the Children’s Coalition on April 18, 2026, for a fun-filled Dragon Boat Festival on the bayou! Enjoy exciting races, family-friendly activities, and community.
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