AI & Media Skills in Louisiana: Southeastern Louisiana University student editors and faculty led a hands-on AI session at AEJMC in New Orleans, focusing on how to use AI prompts to visualize beats in modern journalism. Public Health in Shreveport: LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health held a Heart Health Day with free screenings like EKGs, cholesterol/glucose checks, BMI, ABI testing, and echocardiograms. Hurricane Data in Action: The U.S. Hurricane Hunters flew repeated WC-130J missions into Tropical Storm Lala, using dropsondes to improve National Hurricane Center forecasts. Louisiana Health Innovation: Southeastern’s College of Nursing named North Oaks Health CEO Michele K. Sutton as its inaugural Innovator of the Year Award. Local STEM/Research Infrastructure: LSU’s Wetland Biogeochemistry Analytical Services lab marked a leadership transition as Thomas “Tommy” Blanchard retired and Song Li took over, continuing long-running environmental sample work. Space & Industry: Sicona Battery Technologies plans a New Orleans East headquarters and manufacturing for silicon-carbon anode materials, backed by state incentives. Climate Impact on Health: A new study estimates human-caused climate change contributed about a quarter of heat-related ER visits in the South, including Louisiana. Community Outdoors: Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns with free activities at multiple Wildlife and Fisheries sites, including Baton Rouge’s Waddill center.