In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.
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The City of Monroe is announcing the groundbreaking of a $14 million stormwater pump station made to fix flooding issues in Districts 4 and 5.
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Multiple earthquakes were reported in northeast Louisiana, following a 4.9 magnitude quake near the same area last week.
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Jan Moller is an analyst and reporter for public policy in Louisiana, and is the executive director of Invest in Louisiana. He discuses the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Louisiana.
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Governor Jeff Landry will present the Distinguished Flying Cross today to Technical Sergeant Adam Brister, a former member of the Alaska Air National Guard.
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A Shreveport man was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly making threatening posts on social media directed at the Speaker of the House and the President of the United States. Prosecutors say the 31 year old used online accounts to post violent statements and threats toward the officials. If convicted, he could face up to five years in federal prison for each charge.
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Oceans are rising as the climate changes, threatening coastal cities. A new study shows that much more of the world's population is vulnerable than earlier predictions had estimated.
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For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.
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A Republican push to alter the census may lead to a radical shift in redistricting for state legislatures — drawing districts that don't take into account children and non-U.S. citizen adults.
The traveling exhibition, organized by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, explores the history and modern revival of Louisiana French and Louisiana Creole, showcasing community efforts to preserve and strengthen these heritage languages.
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 2026 Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup for undergraduates and graduates students will be the premier business plan competition for the state of Louisiana with one of the largest cash prizes in the nation.
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