The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.
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The Emily Williamson Laboratory School successfully completed its Spring Community Service Project, surpassing its goal of collecting 100 pounds of food for the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. They gathered a total of 378 pounds of food, which will support children, families, and seniors in the local community.
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ULM hosted the 3rd Annual KidWind Challenge on at Bayou Pointe. Middle and high school students from several regional schools designed and tested wind turbines and solar structures as part of the renewable‑energy-focused competition.
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ULM is hosting a new photography exhibit in Walker Hall titled “Through the Lens of Tianyu Wang: Shaanxi Province in the 1960s–2000s.” The exhibit honors the late Tianyu Wang, an award‑winning Chinese photojournalist, and is connected to the Tianyu Wang Endowed Scholarship created by his family.
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The Graduate Student Occupational Therapy Association, in collaboration with the Kinesiology Department, is organizing a 2-mile run titled "Mind Over Miles" to promote awareness of student mental health.
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The Monroe Chamber of Commerce announced the 38th Leadership Ouachita class for 2026, listing 40 selected participants from various organizations across northeast Louisiana.
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President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.
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Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.
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The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
Louisiana has reached another national first in its effort to deliver high-speed internet access to every corner of the state.
Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
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The ULM College of Pharmacy is hosting the 9th Annual Poor Man’s Run on Saturday, February 28th. The event raises funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, which provides medication assistance to patients in need.
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