Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday. School is out until Monday. It’s time for family and friends to gather and enjoy Turkey and Dressing and all the trimmings. Take a few minutes to be thankful for the many blessings we all enjoy.

Northwestern State University will be closed Nov. 19-23 for Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume, and administrative offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 26.

According to the National Weather Service, Thanksgiving Day should be sunny and warm. High will be in the low 60s and there is only a 10% chance of rain.

The Red River Waterway Commission has opened the following boat ramps today, Coushatta, Red Oak, Grand Ecore, St. Maurice, Natchitoches, and Montgomery. All other public boat launches operated by the Red River Waterway Commission are closed at this time.

The Journal was at Red River Elementary School recently enjoying all the bright holiday decorations. The one below caught our eye