This & That…Monday, November 2, 2026

Willis Knighton Primary Care in Coushatta is opening its doors at a new location on toda. The clinic is now located at 6007 Highway 71 in Coushatta and looks forward to welcoming patients and their families. Staff members ask for a little patience as they settle into the new facility and work to accommodate everyone. For more information, call 318-702-0290.

Feeling crafty? The Red River Parish Library is inviting adults to enjoy two FREE craft sessions in November. Today, November 2, participants will make blankets, followed by a Thanksgiving coaster craft on Wednesday, November 4. Both sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. Whether you enjoy crafting or just want to try something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to get creative and enjoy some fellowship.

Nichols will celebrate its 112th anniversary on November 6–7, and shoppers can join the celebration! All purchases will be tax-free during the two-day event at Nichols locations in Coushatta, Many, Winnfield and Leesville. Customers can also register for a chance to win a $1,000 Nichols gift card at each location, with $4,000 in gift cards being given away across all four stores. Mark your calendars and stop by Nichols to celebrate 112 years of serving local communities!

Calling all LSU Tiger fans! Here’s your chance to show off your purple and gold pride and get paid for it! Caballero Casting is seeking men and women ages 18–39 to appear as tailgaters in a commercial being filmed in Baton Rouge on November 6–7, just in time for the LSU-Alabama game. Selected extras will receive $466.60 at the advertised SAG extra rate, with the possibility of being upgraded to a featured role. Interested applicants should email commercial@caballerocasting.com with LSU TAILGATERS in the subject line. Include your name, age, phone number, location, height, weight, a current headshot, a full-body photo and the dates you’re available. The casting listing indicates that local talent will be considered, so be sure to include your city and state. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement of LSU game day!

For the third consecutive season, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have secured bowl eligibility following their 35–20 victory over South Alabama on Saturday. Louisiana Tech improved to 6–2 on the season and remains undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play.

On his 75th birthday, former LSU and Alabama head coach Nick Saban gave Tiger fans something to celebrate! On ESPN’s College GameDay, Saban named LSU as his College Football Playoff championship sleeper. The coach who led LSU to the 2003 National Championship still believes in the purple and gold!

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made NFL history Sunday, shutting out the Atlanta Falcons 16–0 without completing a single pass! In a rain-soaked game, quarterback Baker Mayfield went 0-for-3 passing, while the Buccaneers rushed for an incredible 324 yards. Tampa Bay became the first NFL team since the 1974 Buffalo Bills to win a game without completing a pass. That’s something you don’t see every Sunday!