In Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday while a war thousands of miles away is making itself felt.
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Voters are urged to meet registration deadlines and review new closed party primary rules before the May 16 election.
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The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana is supporting the “Acadian Looking Glass” exhibition, opening April 22 at Cité des Arts in Lafayette, featuring more than 15 artists from across the Acadian diaspora.
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The University of Louisiana Monroe will close portions of Northeast Drive and Warhawk Way from April 15–18 to accommodate Wine Over Water and the Dragon Boat Races, with alternate routes available for students and visitors.
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The ULM cheerleading team captured its sixth national championship at the 2026 College Classic Cheerleading Championship, overcoming roster changes and an early deduction to deliver a winning routine.
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The University of Louisiana Monroe football program will host a two-day event featuring a fundraising golf tournament on April 24 at Frenchman’s Bend Country Club and its annual spring game on April 25 at Malone Stadium. The events aim to support the football program while engaging fans and the local community.
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Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.
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The hit Netflix series brings in a new cast that includes Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, and even more beef.
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Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
Louisiana State Penitentiary hosts the 60th anniversary Angola Prison Rodeo on April 18th and 19th, 2026.
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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Pigs & A Blanket will help raise funds for rent assistance and electric bills.
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