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For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.
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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 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, in September. Cook will remain with the company as executive chairman. -
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who was under internal investigation, is leaving her position. She becomes the third cabinet departure of President Trump's second term. -
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.
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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.
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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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