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Kennedy Center Shutdown Sparks Legal Firestorm | Monroe Louisiana News

The Kennedy Center’s main building is shut down for at least seven days after Executive Director Matt Floca uncovered severe structural damage—including a ceiling collapse, compromised roof terrace canopy, and failing electrical systems. While officials insist this is a safety emergency, not a political stunt, critics including board member Rep. Joyce Beatty demand an emergency hearing, arguing the closure violates a court order. The controversy deepens amid claims the center’s survival hinges on President Trump’s involvement, with some calling him the “sole hope” for fundraising—and the…

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