Louisiana saw a big night in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, with 11 tickets hitting for at least $1 million. The wins included both $1 million and $2 million prizes, marking one of the largest single-drawing payouts in state history.

The LHSAA announced the state softball tournament has been rescheduled due to weather. Games scheduled for today will now be played Sat and games originally scheduled Sat will not be on Sun.

Early voting for the May 16 election will run Sat May 2 through Sat May 9 at the Registrar of Voters Office, 1906 Front St. (Alonzo Street side, across from Bearing Service). Hours are 8:30am to 6pm daily, except the office will be closed Sun May 3. Because the May 16 election is a closed-party primary, only voters registered with the Democratic or Republican parties may vote in those parties’ races. Voters registered as “No Party” can still participate by filling out a Declaration of Ballot Choice form during early voting or at the polls on Election Day. That form lets unaffiliated voters choose a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a No Party ballot — which in this election includes only the constitutional amendments.

Bonnie & Clyde “Red, White & Momma’s Market will be held May 15-17. Take the whole family for a fun weekend filled with craft booths, food, vendors selling odds and ends, a photo booth and water slides.

The United States Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in the Louisiana v. Callais case, striking down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district as unconstitutional and remanding the case back to the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting May 14. The class will be held on Thursdays from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through June 25 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. The fee is $150 plus a $20 material fee paid directly to the instructor on the first night of class. Enrollment in the class is limited. This course is an introduction to working with clay. The student will learn hand-building and sculptural techniques, as well as work on the potter’s wheel. There will also be room for intermediate and advanced students to take the class who want to use the facilities during class time. Those taking the class should wear clothes that can get dirty. For more information or to register for classes, go to checkout.nsula.edu or call (318) 357-6355.

The Blue Essence Dance Company will present its spring recital, “The Awakening,” on May 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Red River High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the evening performance, which will showcase a variety of dance routines highlighting the talent and hard work of local performers. Guest performances include the Red River High Cheer Team, The Legendary Rangerettes, Legacy Dance Studio, The Glamdolls and The Prancing J-Settes. Tickets are available for $20, which includes admission, an ad book, and a raffle ticket.