Kaileah Calloway
KEDM Student ReporterKaileah Calloway is a sophomore attending the University of Louisiana Monroe majoring in communication. Kaileah was born in Minden, Louisiana but graduated from Doyline high school in Doyline, Louisiana as valedictorian. She enjoys spending her time with her friends, family, listening to music and discovering new things. She is expressive, engaging and loves a good conversation. Her future plan includes graduating with a bachelor's degree in integrated media. Taking her newly learned skills, she will pursue being a news anchor or working in broadcasting, either in front or behind the camera. Kaileah's motto is... "I'm doing it for myself."
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The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) invites prospective students and their families to attend one of the 12 informational sessions in Fall 2026. -
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has announced that October 2026 will mark Louisiana’s 12th annual Folklife Month, a celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Six tradition bearers are recognized for keeping Louisiana art and occupational heritage thriving. -
Applied Atomics, Inc., an advanced nuclear energy company, announced that it will invest $8.2 million to establish its new headquarters and technical operations center in New Orleans. -
Jamison Keontai King and Alonzo Deshaun Young were both sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm charges. -
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Sargent Christian Cangelosi, was arrested and charged with Malfeasance in Office and Second-Degree Battery.
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Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Office of Tourism travel to Japan to encourage Japanese travelers to visit Louisiana. The state is being highlighted for its cuisine, music, culture, and hospitality. -
The Louisiana Book Festival is being held Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Library of Louisiana and Capitol Park in downtown Baton Rouge. The festival is seeking volunteers who can help make this event a success. -
On September 15, 2026, United States District Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr., sentenced Alexandria men Terrence D. Taylor, Jr., and Mikell Dewayne Boyd to federal prison.
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On Friday, September 25th at 7:30 p.m., Flamboyants!, which is a production that explores the shared roots, memory, and resilience of Creole cultures across continents, bringing together artists from Louisiana, Réunion Island, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, and Puerto Rico, will be held at Dixon Hall at Tulane University in New Orleans. -
Due to the additional investment of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, Louisiana is investing $20 million in fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state fortified projects in 2026 to $100 million.
