First Baptist Church of Coushatta and First Methodist Church Coushatta will join together for a community Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Alonzo and Edgar Streets in Coushatta. The free event will feature food, games, inflatables, face painting, Trunk or Treat, a costume contest, cake walk, toy walk, door prizes and drawings. For more information, contact First Methodist Church Coushatta at 318-272-1468 or First Baptist Church of Coushatta at 318-932-4023.

It’s almost time to turn back the clocks! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m., when clocks will move back one hour to 1 a.m. That means an extra hour of sleep, but it also brings earlier sunsets and darker evenings. Halloween night, October 31, will be the last evening of the year with a sunset after 6 p.m. in northwest Louisiana. Most smartphones and electronic devices will adjust automatically, but remember to turn back manual clocks before going to bed Saturday night. It’s also a good time to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors named Dickie Crawford acting president of Louisiana Tech University last week. Crawford, who previously served as the university’s senior vice president for student advancement and chief operating officer, steps into the leadership role following the resignation of former President Jim Henderson. Henderson stepped down earlier than expected due to health reasons. Crawford will oversee university operations during the leadership transition.

CHRISTUS Health in Marshall has earned its first certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for its cardiac rehabilitation program, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to high-quality, integrated care and helping patients improve their quality of life following a cardiac event. The three-year certification recognizes programs that uphold evidence-based practices and high standards of care for patients recovering from heart attacks, cardiac procedures and other cardiovascular conditions.

Airbnb is changing its checkout policies, giving travelers a break from lengthy cleaning lists before leaving vacation rentals. Beginning November 20, 2026, for newly booked reservations, hosts will generally no longer be allowed to require guests to strip beds, wash and put away dishes or take trash off the property. Guests may still be asked to complete simple tasks, such as placing dirty dishes in the sink or gathering used towels. The changes come after complaints from travelers who were required to complete extensive cleaning chores despite paying cleaning fees. Hosts may continue charging cleaning fees, but guests will no longer be required to perform tasks typically handled by professional cleaners.

The NFL is reportedly considering a change to its instant replay system that would allow television viewers to hear conversations between on-field referees and the league’s officiating center in New York during controversial calls. The proposal would give fans a behind-the-scenes look at how replay decisions are made, similar to practices introduced by several major college football conferences. The change could take effect before the end of the 2026 regular season, although no official decision or implementation date has been announced.