Homecoming festivities at Northwestern State University will be Thursday, Oct. 25, to Saturday, Oct. 27, and will include a golf tournament, exhibits, receptions, reunions, induction ceremonies, a parade and pep rally, and presentation of this year's student Honor Court and alumni honorees during the football game against Nicholls State University.

Most events are open to the public.  Those planning to attend events are advised to verify the time and location with the sponsoring organization. 

Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation Senior Community Choirs will combine to perform at the Louisiana State Fair Senior Day.

The free performance is set to begin at 9:15 a.m. at the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum on the State Fairgrounds.

The Webster Parish School Board, with help from Storer Building Services, earned a Sustainability Award in the "Operational Excellence Champion" category.

The award honors those that have shown a commitment to the sustainable operations of a facility.