A 66‑year‑old Natchitoches woman, Kathy Birdwell, was killed in a Sabine Parish crash on February 28, 2026, around 5:27 p.m.

Cindy G. Foust has been appointed the new Executive Director of the ULM Foundation, following approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees on February 27, 2026. She previously served as Interim Executive Director and as a Senior Development Officer.

MSL is offering a selection of used books, music, and additional items at its Book Fair, happening in March.

On March 1, 2026, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 167 near Dodson. This crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Miguel Angel Bello-Castillo of Farmerville

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council has announced the launch of Voices of Region 8, a guided discussion with a purpose to gather honest feedback about the current state of the arts in Northeast Louisiana and identify the needs, challenges, and opportunities moving forward.

The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop skimping on ingredients.

A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size.

The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.