The 17th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held on Tues Dec 2 at 6pm at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum located at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The concert is a benefit for Cane River Children’s Services. The concert is free and open to the public, with donations accepted.

Coushatta Christmas Market will be held Dec 13. Purchase your last minute gifts and treats from local vendors, take photos and enjoy your community. All vendors are invited to participate. NO vendor fees.

Red River Junior High is holding a school uniform drive. The school is asking for donations of gently used uniforms and school approved jackets for the school uniform closet. Drop off at RRJH Front Office.

The Bossier Night Market returns Sat Dec 13 from 3-9pm at Pierre Bossier Mall. Over 250+ local vendors plus over 20 food vendors. There will be thousands of holiday lights, kids activities and Christmas photo ops, live music and festive entertainment. FREE admission, FREE parking.

KTBS 3 and Willis Knighton have launched the state-of-the-art MEGA 3 Doppler Radar.

The National Guard has been deployed for the Bayou Classic security in New Orleans.