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Discussing the people, events, and issues of northeast Louisiana with area writers, artists, entertainers, and news makers on 90.3 KEDM Public Radio at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) in Monroe, LA. From arts events to political activity, find out what's happening in Monroe, West Monroe, and all of NELA.

New school set to open in Ruston for dyslexic students

Louisiana Key Academy is a charter school system for dyslexic students. The school has three leaning pods in south Louisiana and is set to open a north Louisiana pod in the fall.

05-21
07:52

Hall of Fame musician Doug Duffey receives newest marker on the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail

The marker will be located in West Monroe's Hasley Cemetery because Duffey said, "I'll be there longer than anywhere else."

05-17
08:09

Louisiana Opera and ULM VAPA perform 'Fiddler on the Roof' May 18, 19

The production will feature Metropolitan Opera tenor Allan Glassman and Met tenor Jan Pierce.

05-15
09:08

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive helps refill local food banks

The pickup is Saturday, May 11 or you can bring food to the main U.S. Post Office branch on Old Sterlington Road in Monroe.

05-08
07:54

LA Tech Art Students featured in BFA Exhibit

The show will feature the works of 27 Louisiana Tech students

05-07
07:55

CityStart Financial Empowerment Summit seeks to advance economic equity and empowerment in Monroe's Black community

Through insightful panel discussions, engaging Q&A sessions, and the participation of local community vendors, attendees will have the opportunity to explore practical strategies and resources for achieving financial stability and prosperity.

05-03
07:54

Red, White & Blue Airshow returns with military aircraft and daredevil acts

The show runs May 3-5 at the Monroe Regional Airport.

05-02
07:52

West Monroe Brown Bag Concert Series returns for May

The free concerts are at noon on Wednesdays

05-01
07:50

Monroe Symphony Orchestra season finale 'A John Williams Extravaganza'

The season finale concert is at West Monroe Sports & Events

04-26
07:53

Ouachita Riverfest ready to rock Downtown West Monroe

Ouachita Riverfest runs April 26-27 in downtown West Monroe

04-25
08:10

Earth Day Celebration set for Saturday at Black Bayou Lake NWR

The Friends of Black Bayou will host the event from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

04-25
07:54

BLEND returns with art, food, and fun

BLEND will be held Sunday, May 5 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

04-23
07:50

RCT Presents: Steel Magnolias

The show will be at the Dixie Center for the Arts

04-19
08:16

SYAA Presents: Finding Nemo Jr.

SYAA performances are April 19-21 and 26-28

04-19
08:07

Louisiana Delta's Hats & Horses fundraiser helps scholarship fund

The Derby Party will feature a bourbon tasting, auction, food, and fashion competition.

04-18
07:48

RiverMarket returns this weekend

The Downtown River Market will feature local makers and artisans.

04-17
07:53

City of West Monroe and WOSC to host special presentation of West Monroe Oral History Project on Tuesday, April 16

In honor of the City's 140th birthday in 2023, an oral history project was developed in partnership with the West Ouachita Senior Center, the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) and KEDM Public Radio.

04-15
07:55

Louie Louie singer Richard Berry honored with Music Trail marker

The Franklin Parish native will be honored with the 17th Marker on the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail

04-12
08:02

WMHS Presents: The Little Mermaid April 17-21

Tickets are available at gorebs.org

04-11
07:56

LSU Ag Center 'Learning Lab' offers free cooking class

The class will include knife skills, kitchen hacks, small appliances, MyPlate charcuterie and hands-on coking.

04-11
07:55

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