On Tuesday, September 29th, KEDM hosts a 'Meet the Candidates' Forum to hear from candidates competing for the 5th Congressional District seat and Louisiana PSC.
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More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.
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The 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series returns for the month of October with four live concerts.
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On Monday, September 28, 2026, the University of Louisiana Monroe hosted a ceremony welcoming representatives from CVS Health and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, receiving a $5 million donation from CVS to fund ULM College of Pharmacy students scholarships. -
On Friday, September 25, 2026, La Center, Kentucky, resident Christopher Peck was charged by criminal complaint with Production of Visual Depictions Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors. If convicted, Peck faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in federal prison. -
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. sentenced David Joel Hernandez-Sanchez to 30 months in federal prison for Illegal Reentry of a Removed Alien.
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The SONIC Drive-In fast food chain partners with the Louisiana Lieutenant Governor and the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation, creating a Louisiana Blue Pelican SONIC Slush statewide.
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Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections. -
The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s. -
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View, accusing it of being unfair.
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Lieutenant Gov. Nungesser and the ANHA celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Heritage Area’s federal designation on October 4th, during Sugar Fest in West Baton Rouge Parish.
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 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series returns for the month of October with four live concerts.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
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