Get ready for a night of bingo, music and Mardi Gras fun! Krewe de Khulu will host its Jersey Jam Bingo on Friday, November 13, at the Coushatta Event Center, located at 5093 Cut-Off Road in Coushatta. Doors open at 7 p.m., with bingo beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. Guests are encouraged to show off their favorite team jerseys while enjoying music from DJ BJ and food available from Buckalicious. Come out for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition and entertainment!

Travelers in northwest Louisiana now have a new option for reaching Chicago and destinations around the world. United Airlines officially launched daily nonstop flights between Shreveport Regional Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Sunday, October 25. The year-round service marks the first nonstop connection between the two cities in more than 18 years and makes Chicago Shreveport’s 10th nonstop destination. Through United’s Chicago hub, passengers can connect to more than 220 destinations, including 47 international cities. Flights are available for booking through United Airlines.

Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor known for bringing beloved cartoon characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others to life, has reportedly died at age 46. Bauza was celebrated for carrying on the legacy of some of animation’s most recognizable voices.

Two LSU football players earned Southeastern Conference weekly honors following the Tigers’ performance against Auburn on Saturday. Quarterback Sam Leavitt was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, while defensive end Jordan Ross earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. Ross recorded four tackles, two sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss in a dominant defensive performance against Auburn. Both players were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Tigers’ success.

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Holiday shoppers can start planning for Black Friday bargains as Walmart’s 2026 holiday sales dates have been announced. Early Black Friday deals are scheduled for November 12–15, followed by the main Black Friday sale November 23–29. Cyber Monday deals will run November 30 through December 2. Walmart+ members will receive early access to select deals. Individual sale prices and the full Black Friday advertisement have not yet been released, giving shoppers something to watch for as the holiday shopping season approaches.

New Orleans is in the running to host both the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Final Four championships sometime between 2032 – 2036. According to multiple reports, the Crescent City has been named a finalist to host the prestigious tournaments during that five-year period. New Orleans has a long history of hosting major sporting events, including multiple NCAA Final Fours and Super Bowls.