The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana is supporting the “Acadian Looking Glass” exhibition, opening April 22 at Cité des Arts in Lafayette, featuring more than 15 artists from across the Acadian diaspora.

The University of Louisiana Monroe will close portions of Northeast Drive and Warhawk Way from April 15–18 to accommodate Wine Over Water and the Dragon Boat Races, with alternate routes available for students and visitors.

The ULM cheerleading team captured its sixth national championship at the 2026 College Classic Cheerleading Championship, overcoming roster changes and an early deduction to deliver a winning routine.

The University of Louisiana Monroe football program will host a two-day event featuring a fundraising golf tournament on April 24 at Frenchman’s Bend Country Club and its annual spring game on April 25 at Malone Stadium. The events aim to support the football program while engaging fans and the local community.

Pigs & A Blanket will help raise funds for rent assistance and electric bills.

New Arkansas program brings free lung cancer screenings to high-risk communities.

The Center for Children & Families hosted "Stand for Hope Together" to markNational Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

Louisiana State Penitentiary hosts the 60th anniversary Angola Prison Rodeo on April 18th and 19th, 2026.

Barksdale Air Force Base will be conducting controlled detonations as part of planned demolition operations on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In recognition of America's 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service released Figures of the American Revolution Forever stamps.