U.S. gasoline prices are up nearly 80 cents from a month ago, while diesel prices have shot up even more. Diesel is now just under $5 a gallon, according to AAA, up $1.34 from last month.
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The 42nd Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous will conclude with its final day of activities on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prairie D’Ane Battlefield in Prescott, Arkansas.
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ULM is having its 10th annual Women's Symposium on March 18th.
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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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It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.
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Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.
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See looks from best actor Michael B. Jordan, best actress Jessie Buckley and more stars on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night.
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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