Nelaarts hosts the Brown Bag Concert Series every Wednesday in April.

Several medalists from the 2024 Paris Paralympics who are in the area competing are being highlighted.

President Trump orders that members of the National Guard receive active-duty pay.

Love the Boot Week 2026 is a statewide Louisiana cleanup and beautification initiative that has surpassed 1,000 registered events across all 64 parishes. Taking place April 18–26, the effort encourages residents to volunteer, organize cleanups, and support litter removal and prevention efforts in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

Bill to name bridge in Mississippi after Trump passes the House of Representatives.

City of Monroe offices will be closed Friday, April 3 for Good Friday and will reopen Monday, April 6.

Archdiocese of New Orleans sells senior citizens' apartment complex as part of a financial restructuring.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin nightly lane closures on the I‑20 Ouachita River Bridge.

Amidst the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union will offer paycheck relief to TSA agents.

The tourist board finally makes a comeback after being inactive.