Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.
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Call for chefs announced for 2026 culinary competition
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The Children’s Museum will have its two-day Easter Village event on April 3rd and 4th.
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The Louisiana Supreme Court names Brian Wiggins as Judicial Administrator, succeeding Sandra A. Vujnovich.
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North Louisiana Economic Partnership has selected Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition, LLC (Nabors) for the remediation and demolition of the former Libbey Glass manufacturing complex at 4302 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport.
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Dr. Jason Anderson will serve as the next Executive Director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA). His appointment is subject to approval by LSMSA’s Board of Directors, which will meet on June 15.
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The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.
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Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.
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In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress that the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.
The Nevada County Depot Museum welcomes the public to join them for the grand opening of a new picnic pavilion at Prairie D'Ane Battlefield in Arkansas on Friday, April 10th, at 11:00 a.m.
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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The Children’s Museum will have its two-day Easter Village event on April 3rd and 4th.
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