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NSU Folk Festival showcases the best of Louisiana culture
Natchitoches- The Natchitoches NSU Folk Festival is to be hosted Saturday, July 20 in Natchitoches State University's Prather Coliseum. The theme of the 44th Annual Folk Festival, "The Old songs Live Forever," features a variety of activities celebrating Louisiana culture. The Hall of Crafts, featuring over 70 craftsmen and women will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many of these folk crafts are made by native people.
Financial literacy is a core subject — not an afterthought
As Arizona educators and policymakers review findings from the State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Panel, one message is clear: Students are asking for more practical financial education — and they’re right. Too often, financial literacy in schools leans toward theory rather than real-life application. While understanding macroeconomics builds a good foundation, it does little to prepare students for managing a checking account, building credit or navigating everyday expenses.
Financial literacy is a core subject — not an afterthought
Jay Curtis As Arizona educators and policymakers review findings from the State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Panel, one message is clear: Students are asking for more practical financial education — and they’re right. Too often, financial literacy in schools leans toward theory rather than real-life application. While understanding macroeconomics builds a good foundation, it does little to prepare students for managing a checking account, building credit, or navigating everyday expenses.
Bruno gathers data to know how to fill ULM's $5 million budget hole
University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick Bruno is gathering the information he needs to fill what's expected to be a 5-million-dollar shortfall in the budget year that ends June 30. Bruno arrived on ULM's campus March 31 after being installed as acting president by the University of Louisiana System Board. This is Bruno's third tenure at ULM after serving as vice president of Business Affairs in the early 2000's, then as president from 2010-2020.
It’s never too early to prepare Arizona teens for financial independence
Jay Curtis Submitted photo By Jay Curtis | First Credit Union Earning that first very first paycheck, making that first car payment and waiting to be approved for that first apartment lease are all financial rights of passage. Yet, most young adults are not prepared to navigate these financial milestones. Despite the significant role money plays in our daily lives, personal finance education remains a glaring gap in high school curricula nationwide.
90.3 KEDM Gives the Joy of Learning to Students in 20 Area Schools
Monroe – KEDM Public Radio, 90.3 FM, will provide books to second grade students at area schools as part of the “Give the Joy of Learning” year-end fundraising campaign. The campaign, now in its ninth year, provides books to second grade students in twenty schools in six school districts across five parishes in northeast Louisiana. The program has now distributed over 10,000 books to area schools since its inception. This year’s campaign aims to impact 1,200 students in twelve area schools.
Hats and Horses Derby Party features juleps and fundraising for Delta
Louisiana Delta Community College hosts the annual "Hats and Horses" Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. at LDCC. The party features live music by the ULM Jazz Ensemble, a silent auction, photo booth, live viewing of the derby, as well as games and prizes. The event features an elegant yet outrageous hat competition for the ladies and a best dressed award for the gentlemen and couples. Guests can also enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a mint julep bar.
WMWO Brown Bag concerts offer lunchtime live music in May
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce presents the lunchtime Brown Bag Concert Series each Wednesday in May at noon at the Pavilion at 7th Square. Concerts continue each Wednesday at noon for all 5 Wednesdays in May! May 3rd will feature Rod Payne and Lisa Spann, May 10th will feature Monty Russell, May 17th will feature Holt Harrison, May 24th will Feature Jackson Culp, and the final concert on May 31st will feature Spencer Young.
"Art as Therapy" festival highlights medicine in creative expression
The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) will host the "Art is Therapy" Festival Saturday, April 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Downtown Monroe River Market. The event features a health fair, live music, food, and crafts, as well as local vendors. The agency is searching for artists to exhibit and sell work, artists who can perform crafting activities with those attending the festival, and local agencies to host booths at the festival.
Living Well grants work to improve health and access to healthcare
The Living Well Foundation is opening a new round of grant funding for healthcare access for the disadvantaged in northeast Louisiana. Grants will be awarded in several areas related to health and healthcare, including promoting healthy lifestyles, improving access to healthcare, and addressing health needs of children.
NELA Music Trail honors Gene Stewart
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil a historical marker honoring regional country and rock 'n' roll star Gene Stewart on Saturday, March 25 at 12 p.m. at the Richland Parish Courthouse in downtown Rayville, Louisiana. A reception and live music will be held following the unveiling at the town Gazebo near the Civic Center. According to the text of the marker, Stewart was born in Carthage, Mississippi, but moved to Rayville, Louisiana when he was only four.
Play That Goes Wrong offers theatre with disastrous hilarity
Ruston Community Theatre presents The Play That Goes Wrong Thursday through Sunday, March 23-26 at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston. The production welcomes the audience to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
Hearing to Consider the Nominations of Jay Curtis Shambaugh, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury and Rebecca Lee Haffajee, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services | The United States Senate Committee o
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Give the Joy of Learning campaign at KEDM funds programs and provides free books to local children
KEDM Public Radio | By Jay Curtis Published November 27, 2021 at 7:08 PM EST J. Curtis / KEDM / Student readers from Sallie Humble and Lexington Elementary celebrate KEDM's Give the Joy of Learning campaign at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Every year, KEDM offers you the chance to make a difference to the youth of our community by helping students in need.
KEDM Drawing: Amazon Echo Show 10
Update: Congratulations to James and Frances Rogers of Monroe, winners of the Amazon Echo Show, and Vevlyn Wright of West Monroe, winner of the Echo Dot! Enter to win an Amzon Echo Show 10 when you make a donation to the Fall Membership Drive for KEDM Public Radio! KEDM's public mission is to build understanding in this time when we can turn our understanding into opportunity and possibility for real progress.
KEDM Drawing: Amazon Echo Show 10
Enter to win an Amzon Echo Show 10 when you make a donation to the Fall Membership Drive for KEDM Public Radio! KEDM's public mission is to build understanding in this time when we can turn our understanding into opportunity and possibility for real progress. KEDM's mission relies on your ongoing support to be here day after day delivering the news, information, and culture that northeast Louisiana relies on.
Ida Closures in NELA
By Jay Curtis • 2 minutes ago Closures are announced for several organizations and businesses for Monday, August 30 for the affects of Ida. Beekman Charter School Concordia Parish Schools East Carroll Parish Schools Louisiana Delta Community College Madison Parish Schools Monroe City Schools Northeast Baptist School Ouachita Parish Schools Richland Parish Schools Tensas Parish Schools University of Louisiana Monroe West Carroll Parish Schools Winn Parish Schools
KEDM Drawing: Fantastic Summer Fun
Be the One! Be one of 100 listeners giving $100 to continue the growth and health of KEDM in our community. Be the One to help KEDM bring you a variety of stories from the diversity of the world we live in. Every day new artists, politicians, teachers, authors, farmers, factory workers... reach through KEDM to share their stories. When was ever honey made with one bee in a hive?
KEDM Drawing: Now Save 76 Gas Card
Enter to win gas cards from Now Save 76 and Tiger Market when you make a donation to the Fall Membership Drive for KEDM Public Radio! KEDM is drawing for two $100 gift cards to Now Save 76 and Tiger Market! KEDM brings people together, and connects you to news with depth, stories from different communites, and respectful conversations between people with different opinions. The news never takes time off, so the reporting and cultural coverage on KEDM never gets a day off either.
Conserve Power to Avoid Outages
Due to bitterly cold temperatures and the winter storm, the demand for electricity has reached an all-time high. Officials from Entergy Louisian and Atmos Energy are urging all customers to conserve power usage during the winter weather. Here are some suggested steps to lower the demand for electricity and gas: Lower the central thermostat to 68 degrees. Lower the water heater temperature to 120 degrees, because it can account for as much as 25 percent of the energy consumed in your home.
Road Closure Information
At this time, officials are urging everyone to stay home if at all possible and to stay off the roads. For statewide road closures, please visit 511la.org. As of Monday, February 15 at 9:04 a.m.: Downing Pines Rd. I-20 Westbound to Constitution Dr. All lanes closed. LA 546 from I-20 Eastbound to Cheniere Station Road. Purdy Rd. near Purdy Pl. Harris Rd. Near Emory, Rd. Chandler Rd near Cheatwood Rd. Nutland Rd. near Oregon Trl.
Letlow Transferred to COVID Intensive Care in Shreveport
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has been transferred to the intensive care unit of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for treatment for COVID-19, according to a statement. Andrew Bautsch, representative for Letlow, released an update today. The statement says, "The Letlow family is deeply appreciative of the medical team at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe for their fantastic care, and is thankful for all of the prayers and support they continue to receive." Dr. G. E.
Give the Joy of Learning with KEDM
Every year, KEDM offers you the chance to make a difference to the youth of our community by helping students in need. This holiday season, your tax-deductible year-end gift to KEDM will enrich your life with another year of great programming while helping children gain a brighter future. This year, your gift will give the joy of learning. Through KEDM's Holiday Drive and Year End Campaign, you can help send local second graders home with a book for the holidays.
KEDM Drawing: Now Save 76 Gas Cards
Enter to win gas cards from Now Save 76 and Tiger Market when you make a donation to the Fall Membership Drive for KEDM Public Radio! KEDM is drawing for four $100 gift cards to Now Save 76 and Tiger Market! KEDM brings people together, and connects you to news with depth, stories from different communites, and respectful conversations between people with different opinions. The news never takes time off, so the reporting and cultural coverage on KEDM never gets a day off either.
ULM Names McDonald as Athletic Director
University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno announces Scott McDonald as the new ULM Director of Athletics. McDonald joined the university in June 2018 as Chief Administrative Officer and soon took on the role of Interim Director of Athletics. A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, June 14 on the seventh floor of the ULM Library.
KEDM Launches Regional Music Format "The Boot"
90.3 KEDM Public Radio debuts a new music format this Memorial Day Weekend. The new format is called The Boot, a reference to the nickname for the shape of Louisiana. "The Boot" features Louisiana artists and regional favorites. It's a Southern gumbo made up of blues, soul, funk, zydeco, and swamp favorites. Local favorite bands are also part of the mix.
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