This & That…Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Office of Career Services at Northwestern State University will host its Fall 2026 Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 10am until 2pm in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. The event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at NSU who would like to meet and connect with prospective employers. Professional attire is required to attend.

Louisiana Christian University 2026 Homecoming festivities will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 4, with a football game against East Texas Baptist University on that Saturday at 4pm.

This Sunday the New Orleans Saints will welcome fans back to the Ceasars Superdome for the home opener vs the Raiders with DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) headlining the halftime show. Kickoff is at 3:25pm.

A study finds a DNA link between Chihuahuas and wild coyotes.

“American Idol” is reportedly moving production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area for its upcoming 25th season. The move comes as Georgia continues to attract film and television productions with lower costs and tax incentives. Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are expected to return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest continuing as host.

The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team with no red zone plays through the first two games since 2000.

Olivia Miles has broken Caitlyn Clark’s WNBA rookie points record.

Major television networks have temporarily suspended participation in the White House television press pool after several news organizations were barred from access. The dispute centers on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which have challenged the restrictions in federal court. The move does not mean all presidential coverage has stopped, but it does affect pooled television coverage of some White House events.

Commander QB Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for the season after suffering 27 torn muscles and breaking his elbow in game versus the Dallas Cowboys.