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Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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Rumeysa Ozturk told reporters at Logan Airport on Saturday that she was grateful for the support she has received and was excited to get back to her studies. Ozturk was held for more than six weeks after she was arrested while walking along a street in a Boston suburb.
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This year, 45 student interns from 10 area schools—Homeschool, Good Hope Middle, Pinecrest, Riser Middle, Claiborne Christian, Neville High, St. Frederick, West Monroe High, West Ouachita High, and Wossman High—committed their time and energy to community service, education, and environmental beautification. Interns included: -
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 25-year-old Janihajious Phillips, was traveling north on Riser Road. At the same time, a 2024 Nissan Versa was traveling south on Riser Road. For reasons still under investigation, Phillips veered left, crossed over the center line, and struck the Nissan head-on in the southbound lane of Riser Road. -
The ULM Honors Program held its annual Honors Banquet on Monday, May 5, 2025. During the banquet, the Honors Program recognized five students graduating with honors in the college, three students graduating with honors in the university, and two students who completed all undergraduate requirements and will enter ULM’s Pharmacy program.
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Kosmos 482 rocketed into space in 1972 on a quest to reach Venus, but its journey was scuttled by an apparent engine malfunction.
The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S.
Drs. Eric Siereveld & Pearson Cross bring jazz to the studios of 90.3 KEDM Public Radio. Dr. Siereveld is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He also leads numerous ensembles at ULM. A veteran of the New York City music scene, his Broadway tour/credits include Young Frankenstein, two tours with Elf: The Musical, Addams Family (International). Dr. Pearson Cross is the Director of School of Behavioral & Social Sciences at ULM. Cross is a professional jazz piano player and has performed with the Monroe and Lafayette Symphonies. He is also a gifted music teacher bringing up young musicians in the jazz piano tradition.
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Monroe Symphony Orchestra cancels rock symphony that was set for May 3 due to lack of funding. The orchestra is determined to produce more shows, and have brought in a new conductor.
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