Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
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The Nevada County Extension Office and Nevada County Depot Museum will host a hands-on “Build a Cook’s Box” workshop on March 26 in Prescott, Arkansas. The class will teach participants how to stock essential pantry staples inspired by historic cooking traditions to make meal preparation easier and more efficient.
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Eight Louisiana parishes, including Ouachita Parish, have been designated federal disaster areas following the January 2026 winter storm. The designation allows farmers to apply for emergency USDA loans to help recover from storm-related losses.
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Community members are responding to the City of Monroe’s announcement that its council-directed redistricting process has been completed. Officials say the updated district map includes only minor boundary adjustments and will guide City Council representation for the next decade.
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LSMSA announces Grambling State University professor and mixed-media artist Rodrecas Davis for the gallery's latest exhibition, "What it Look Like" (W.I.L.L.), on display through March 26th in the LSMSA Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.
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Treat yourself to an hour of relaxation and fun each Wednesday in April at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s noontime outdoor Brown Bag Concert Series, located at Palace Park.
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The White House wants tougher rules for commercial licenses after several high-profile crashes involving foreign-born drivers. But critics say that would do little to make the nation's roads safer.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley of California about changing his political party affiliation from Republican to independent.
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Detractors point to Adebayo's one-of-a-kind stat line — 43 field goal attempts, 22 3-point attempts and, most of all, NBA records of 36 free throws and 43 attempts — as proof of stat-padding.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released draft revisions to the state’s K–12 physical education student standards for public review.
Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
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The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste event is March 14 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
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