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On April 16th 2026, the Louisiana State Museum, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil "The First Piano Professors and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans". An exhibit that reveals groundbreaking chapter of New Orleans music history. -
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.
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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.
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Louisiana School Public Relations Association (LASPRA) has named Ted Beasley, Deputy Chief of Communications for the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), as its 2026 Communicator of the Year.
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On February 26, 2026, David Fail, a 43-year-old former Abbeville resident, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after his August 2025 conviction by a federal jury for transporting and possessing child sexual abuse materials -
Jan Moller is an analyst and reporter for public policy in Louisiana, and is the executive director of Invest in Louisiana. He discuses the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Louisiana. -
A Shreveport man was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly making threatening posts on social media directed at the Speaker of the House and the President of the United States. Prosecutors say the 31 year old used online accounts to post violent statements and threats toward the officials. If convicted, he could face up to five years in federal prison for each charge.
