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The Nevada County Extension Office and Nevada County Depot Museum will host a hands-on “Build a Cook’s Box” workshop on March 26 in Prescott, Arkansas. The class will teach participants how to stock essential pantry staples inspired by historic cooking traditions to make meal preparation easier and more efficient. -
usda.govEight 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.
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The Louisiana Department of Education has released draft revisions to the state’s K–12 physical education student standards for public review. -
Downtown Monroe Main Street has secured funding through the Louisiana Project Grant Program (LPG) to support the Bridgetown Mural Project. -
The city of Monroe plans to redevelop the Ouachita Candy Company building. -
Northminster Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform John Rutter's Requiem on March 15th. -
The West Monroe–West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce announced that it awarded 2026 Building Bridges Grants to 11 teachers in the Ouachita Parish School System during the March School Board meeting. -
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. -
SAE NO MORE's performance was part of a benefit concert held on October 24, 2025, at Alley Park in West Monroe. The event aimed to raise funds for KEDM Public Radio, which is facing a significant federal funding cut of nearly $300,000 over the next two years. -
The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana received a $50,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to support disaster relief efforts following Winter Storm Fern. The funding helped provide food, clean water, and emergency distributions to thousands of Northeast Louisiana residents affected by power outages and storm damage. The grant also supported mobile food distributions, restocking local pantries, and assisting individuals staying in shelters during recovery efforts.
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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced a legislative package for the 2026 Regular Legislative Session focused on strengthening election security and voter integrity. The proposed bills aim to maintain accurate voter rolls, protect voter information from misuse, and expand voter identification verification methods. The measures are designed to enhance election security while ensuring eligible voters remain protected. -
The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste event is March 14 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
