After 16 years of serving KRVS, we wish our Assistant General Manager, Megan Brown Constantin, the very best as she takes on a new role as Cultural Program Coordinator with CODOFIL.Megan has driven so much of what makes Radio Acadie special — from launching our first-ever endowment campaign and expanding partnerships, to championing Louisiana music, language, and culture as no other station can. Her passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting mark on this station and its audiences in and beyond Southwest Louisiana.While we'll miss seeing her at KRVS every day, we're excited to watch her continue promoting Louisiana's French heritage in her new role.Merci, Megan, for your years of service, your friendship, and your belief in the power of public radio. Your voice will always be part of Radio Acadie.À bientôt, notre chère amie.
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Brooke ThoringtonPolitical experts say Fields' decision does not come as a shock after the state legislature redrew his district to heavily favor a Republican candidate. -
NOAA via AP/NOAATropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. -
Jessica Rosgaard/WWNOAs tropical storm Bertha makes its way across the Gulf, here’s what people in the Baton Rouge metro area can do to prepare. -
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Born and raised in Carencro, Kristen Foreman is here in the studio! She is an upcoming "old soul" in today's Country Music in Nashville and Texas. With lyrics rooted in Louisiana culture and a smooth classic Country sound, Kristen Foreman is, no doubt, making waves in the industry.
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Anna Connors/Anna Connors/Pool The New York TimesNew York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so. -
Nicolas Garriga/APThe move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
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About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.
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