In honor of Women’s History Month, the Louisiana Center for the Book at the State Library of Louisiana is releasing a video discussion with authors Dr. Phebe Hayes and Margaret Simon about their biography Were You There?: A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM).

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are pleased to accept applications online for the Greener Grounds Grant, Beautification Grant, and Healthy Communities Grant.

Brooke Miller Duck pled guilty to embezzling more than $500,000 from her medical clinic employer to make personal purchases. Duck now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud.

Eight Louisiana parishes, including Ouachita Parish, have been designated federal disaster areas following the January 2026 winter storm. The designation allows farmers to apply for emergency USDA loans to help recover from storm-related losses.

The Louisiana Department of Education has released draft revisions to the state’s K–12 physical education student standards for public review.

The city of Monroe plans to redevelop the Ouachita Candy Company building.

The Louisiana District Postal Customer Councils will host a webinar on Informed Delivery and digital integration, teaching businesses how to enhance traditional mail with interactive digital tools. The session will feature USPS technology expert Kate Alves and provide insights on creating more effective multi-channel customer engagement.

The mountain bike trail system at Bogue Chitto State Park is now serving as a dynamic “outdoor classroom”.

St. Francis has been recognized nationally for its leadership in clinical excellence and research integrity, earning a Tier 1 Scholarship.