ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.

Gov. calls for lower auto insurance rates

Gov. Jeff Landry opened the 2025 legislative session with a warning: When it comes to fixing Louisiana’s insurance crisis, personal injury lawyers and insurance companies are in for a reckoning.Landry called the skyrocketing insurance rate a “dark cloud” that is looming over the state.

JUSTTALKIN’

JT knows a lot of folks are getting ready for Easter weekend.Family returning home or gathering elsewhere, attending church services together, sitting down to eat as a group and then looking for a few dyed eggs..probably plastic this year..are all on the agenda.Hope you have a happy and safe Easter.

Those blue pinwheels are powerful symbols for CASA

This April, CASA of Central Louisiana invites the community to join in a powerful symbol of hope and awareness — the Pinwheel Garden. Across the region, bright blue pinwheels will be spinning in yards, gardens, and public spaces as a reminder that every child deserves a safe and nurturing home.

Allied Health director at NSU lists requirements for master’s program

The School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University is accepting applications for its new Master’s of Science in Allied Health program which starts this fall.According to School of Allied Health Graduate Director Ben D. Wood, Ed.D.

Traffic will open to 1 lane for work on Cane River Bridge on La. 494

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, Bridge# 083508352000001 on LA 494 over Cane River will be reduced to one lane for bridge rail maintenance.

Gavel will pound Monday for start of Legislature

The Louisiana Legislature will gavel into session at noon on Monday, April 14, for the start of the 2025 Regular Session. It will run for eight weeks and must adjourn no later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

Governor pressing for reform of insurance industry in State

Gov. Jeff Landry called for major reforms to address the statewide insurance crisis affecting Louisiana families.In a speech on Wednesday, the governor criticized insurance companies and trial lawyers, who he said helped raise auto and homeowners insurance rates as insurers make record profits.

Ask Rusty:

When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 years to come up with your benefit.

Colton Bailey Senior Exhibition is April 21-25

Art and Design Creative Colton Bailey of Rosepine will hold his Senior Exhibition at Northwestern State University on April 2125 in Orville Hanchey Art Gallery 2. Admission is free.