KEDM Public Radio, in collaboration with the Monroe and West Monroe - West Ouachita Chambers of Commerce and the University of Louisiana Monroe, will host a "Meet The Candidates" forum for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This free event will take place on Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the University of Louisiana Monroe Bayou Pointe Event Center.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is accepting donations of business professional and business casual attire for students preparing to start a career.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Penna and Aliyus Irwin, who were each arrested on three counts of burglary of a vehicle.

The Louisiana Department of Education is investing more than $5.1 million in federal funding to strengthen instruction for students with disabilities.

The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber to Host Community Paper Shredding Event in Honor of Love the Boot Week on Thursday, April 23, at 9:00 a.m., located at 112 Professional Drive, West Monroe.

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.

The 31-year-old teacher and engineer from California sent an alleged message to family members saying that he wanted to target administration officials.