Vilasia Calhoun
News InternVilasia Calhoun is a senior majoring in Communication and pursuing a concentration in communication studies at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. She is from a small town not many have heard of called Coushatta, Louisiana. She went to Red River High School, where maintained a high GPA and graduated cum laude.
Vilasia has always had a passion for writing and dreamed of one day writing for the masses. This passion has led her to KEDM. She appreciates the knowledge and skills they will bestow her. Vilasia aspires to one day become a writer for a news station.
Close friends will tell you that she's a quiet girl who likes to keep to herself. She enjoys spending her free time reading a good book and creating stories.Vilasia is also very big on family. Her family is the most important thing to her, and she hopes to make them proud with her career choices. She constantly strives to deliver high-quality work efficiently and accurately.
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The city of Monroe plans to redevelop the Ouachita Candy Company building. -
Northminster Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform John Rutter's Requiem on March 15th. -
The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste event is March 14 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. -
Multiple earthquakes were reported in northeast Louisiana, following a 4.9 magnitude quake near the same area last week. -
Join SYAA for a production "The SpongeBob Musical.'" The dynamic stage show will feature an iconic cast of characters and a wide variety of songs. The show is set to make waves with audiences. -
MSL is offering a selection of used books, music, and additional items at its Book Fair, happening in March. -
Southern A'Chord is hosting a complimentary one-day vocal workshop for women on March 7th. -
On Thursday, February 26th. The Hawkeye will celebrate Student Press Freedom Day. A day to raise awareness and fight for their freedom of speech. -
NLQG is excited to announce the 2026 Quilt show, happening at the West Monroe Convention Center on Friday, February 27th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, February 28th from 9 am to 4 pm. -
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.
