This & That…Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Bailey’s has new operating hours: Closed on Mondays, 11am-7pm Tues-Thur and 11am-8pm Fri & Sat.

Celine Dion fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sold-out concert in Paris this past Saturday.

It was announced earlier this week that the LSU/Texas A&M game will kick off at 6:30pm on ABC .

Widow’s Bay took home 14 Emmy’s, breaking the roecord for a comedy series in a single season.

Centenary College will offer AI in the Modern World, a free three-part community speaker series exploring how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life. Programs will be held Sept. 22, Oct. 12 and Nov. 17, with topics including AI 101, AI in Business and AI and Health Professions. The series is free, but registration is required.

Riverdale Academy will celebrate Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9, with special recognition for five reunion classes. Alumni from the Classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 will be honored as the school celebrates “Five Decades. One Rebel Family.” Riverdale invites alumni to return home and join students, families and friends for the Homecoming celebration.

Community Bank of Louisiana will celebrate 125 years of serving Northwest Louisiana with a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 118 Jefferson Street in Mansfield. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, games and more.

New Life Church in Hall Summit will host a Fall Festival on Oct. 31 from 4 to 7pm. The free family event will feature a GameOn video game truck, jumpers, paintball shoot, face painting, games, food and plenty of candy. Everyone is invited to stop by for some fall fun before heading out to trick-or-treat.