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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has chosen nine inductees including LSU star Leonard Fournette and NFL Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson; they will be honored next June 24 to 26 in Natchitoches at a celebration featuring seven events that marks the 68th edition of the Hall of Fame.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced Thursday more than $100,000 in youth literacy grants to nonprofits, libraries and schools in Louisiana — funds will be used for books, technology and supplies to boost student learning.

KEDM Parish Playlist will feature live music events from Sept.

10 to Sept. 16, offering local venues a chance to showcase diverse acts and inviting community members to enjoy nearby performances.

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) held its 44th annual matriculation ceremony on Sept.

4, welcoming 134 new students including Trinity Lofton and Daniel Murphy from Ouachita Parish as they signed the matriculation book to uphold the school tradition.

Louisiana Delta Community College saw a 2% rise in student credit hours for Fall 2026 as strong showings in Welding, Dual Enrollment & Criminal Justice reflect growth in career-focused programs.

A Spring survey found 74% of students would recommend the college, and leaders plan to improve advising based on feedback.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Ouachita Valley partner with local educators to host the State of Education 2026 event at ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Registration closes Tuesday, Sept. 29 with a late fee for sign-ups).

Four seniors from LSMSA (Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts) in Natchitoches, including Monroe’s Traylor Nagem, were named semifinalists for the 73rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program awarding nearly $29 million.

Finalists will be notified early February and winners announced over releases beginning late March.

LifeShare Blood Center announced its new nonprofit subsidiary LifeShare Biologics which will process donated cells into personalized treatments; the effort aims to expand advanced therapies to local hospitals + support clinical research for conditions from cancer to joint pain.