Distracted Driving Costs Money and Lives in Louisiana

Distracted driving crashes in Louisiana cause death, injury, and higher insurance rates, state leaders and advocates said on Thursday.

Reading Revival and Resource Fair to Bring Free Books and More to Hammond

Impact Connections is excited to host the Reading Revival and Resource Fair on Friday, April 12, from 12:00 to 3:00pm at McLaurin Academy of Performing Arts at 300 W University Ave. in Hammond.

Arts Center Recognizes Board Member at Members’ Celebration

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will present longtime advocate of the arts Pat Macaluso with the HRAC’s Lifetime Board Member distinction award.

Campus Corner

The Dow is up! This week’s Campus Corner starts with the newest addition to the Southeastern Louisiana University Family with a Monday morning press conference to introduce new Lady Lion Basketball Coach Jeff Dow.

Next Level Football Alliance Action

This weekend in area Next Level Football Alliance action, the Bayou Vipers (1-1) play at home for the first time this season, when they take on the Tri-City Savages (2-1) at Amite High School.

WVFC Prepares for Hungarian Craft Fair

Wednesday Volunteers for Family and Community (WVFC) gathered together to make crafts for their booth at the Hungarian Heritage Day. It will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 10am-5pm, at the Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church at 30795 Hungarian Presbyterian Church Rd.

Full Pink Moon

April’s Full Pink Moon is set to light up the Louisiana sky on the night of April 12, giving stargazers a celestial treat that’s sure to add a little extra magic to the bayou.

National Library Week

Get ready, book lovers and library aficionados, because National Library Week is just around the corner! From April 7-13, it’s time to celebrate the magical places that house our favorite stories, our best research resources, and some of the quietest nooks for escaping into a book.

Beyond the Birdhouse

When it comes to backyard wildlife, birdhouses and feeders get all the love. But why stop at just the birds?