A community cleanup day will be held at Springville Cemetery on Saturday, December 5, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The cemetery is located at the corner of Jim Moore Road and Springville Road. Families with loved ones buried there, along with community volunteers, are encouraged to come out and help clean, beautify, and maintain the cemetery grounds. Everyone is welcome to lend a helping hand in honoring those laid to rest.

Shoppers and bargain hunters can enjoy a weekend of treasure hunting during Main to Main Trade Days, November 6–8, 2026. The 50-mile shopping route winds through seven Webster Parish communities, including Springhill, Cullen, Sarepta, Cotton Valley, Dixie Inn, Minden, and Sibley. Visitors can browse various vendors, discover unique finds, and enjoy shopping along the route throughout the weekend.

The Red River Parish Library has a busy November planned, including Bingo on Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m. The library encourages everyone to stop by and pick up a calendar of upcoming activities. Please note that the library will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day, November 18 for staff development, and November 26–28 for Thanksgiving. Be sure to follow the library’s Facebook page for updates and more fun activities.

Red River Elementary School’s Head Start and Pre-K 4 students are getting ready for an afternoon of colorful fun with their “Up, Up, and Away!” Balloon Parade on Thursday, November 19, at 1 p.m. in the RRES gym. The little marchers will create their own imaginative balloon masterpieces at school and proudly show them off during the parade. Families are invited to come cheer on the young students as they share their creativity and excitement. A mandatory briefing for participants will be held at 12:45 p.m. in the gym, just before the parade begins.

Fans of the late Dolly Parton will want to tune in to NBC’s The Voice on Monday, November 23, at 8 p.m. Central Time for a special tribute to the beloved country music legend. The show’s Top 10 contestants will celebrate Dolly’s incredible musical legacy through performances honoring her unforgettable songs. Parton, who passed away in August at age 80, previously appeared on The Voice as a mentor. The special promises to be a heartfelt celebration of one of country music’s most treasured stars.

Get ready for a little Disney Christmas nostalgia! The beloved holiday classic Mickey’s Christmas Carol is returning to ABC for the first time since 2003! The 1983 animated favorite will air Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. Central Time as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. Join Mickey Mouse, Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, Goofy and their friends for a heartwarming retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale about kindness, generosity and the true meaning of Christmas. Gather the family, grab some hot chocolate and enjoy 30 minutes of holiday magic!

The Village of Florien invites everyone to celebrate the Christmas season on Sunday, November 29, with its Christmas in the Village Festivities & Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the parade, enjoy food, fellowship, Christmas carols, the lighting of the town and more.

Red River Junior High and Red River High School invite everyone to celebrate the holiday season with “The Best Red River Christmas Pageant Ever!” on Thursday, December 10, at noon in the Red River Junior High gym. Come enjoy a festive Christmas celebration presented by students from both schools. Mark your calendars and join them for some holiday cheer!

First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge on Saturday, November 7, to attend the LSU-Alabama football game and announce a $5 million permanent endowment supporting scholarships for LSU students who have experienced foster care. The fund is intended to provide long-term educational opportunities for students who have been part of the foster care system. The announcement will coincide with one of the biggest football weekends of the season as LSU hosts Alabama in Tiger Stadium. It will also be LSU’s 750th home game.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is making NFL history again! According to ESPN Insights, the Cincinnati Bengals star became just the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for a touchdown in a single game. The only other quarterback to accomplish the feat was Norm Van Brocklin in 1951, when he set the NFL single-game passing record with 554 yards. That’s some impressive company for the former Tiger. Burrow threw for 462 yards and five touchdowns, then scored the winning touchdown in overtime to defeat Tennessee 43–36 on Sunday, November 1.

Morgan Wallen is bringing his Sand in My Boots Festival back to Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 21–23, 2027, with a star-studded lineup! Headliners include Wallen, Kings of Leon and Ella Langley, along with Nelly, Flo Rida, Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Cole Swindell, Midland, Third Eye Blind and many more. The three-day beachfront festival promises plenty of music and fun along the Alabama Gulf Coast. According to the announcement, local resident presale begins November 5 at 1 p.m., with tickets going on sale to the general public November 6 at 10 a.m. All passes cover the full three-day festival, with no single-day tickets available.

LSU landed at No. 14 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season, keeping the Tigers in the national postseason conversation. The rankings were released Tuesday night and mark the first look at where teams stand as the race for a spot in the 12-team playoff heats up. LSU will look to strengthen its position in the coming weeks as the regular season continues.

Country music star Cody Johnson has announced that he will be unable to perform his remaining concerts scheduled for 2026. The singer shared an apology with fans, expressing his regret over the cancellations. The announcement affects his upcoming tour dates, although the reason for the cancellations was not provided in the social media post. Fans holding tickets are encouraged to check with their concert venues and ticket providers for updates regarding rescheduled performances or refunds.

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