The Louisiana Legislature created Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) through Act 1369 of the 1997 Regular Session and Act 151 of the 1998 First Extraordinary Session in the area of the Monroe Regional Planning and Economic Development District, an area in Northeast Louisiana covering the Mississippi Delta. LDCC held its inaugural semester of classes in Fall 2001, marking 2026 as the 25th anniversary of providing accessible and affordable high-quality education and training to the individuals, families, and communities of Northeast Louisiana to drive regional economic stability, wellness, and wealth.