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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crochet Club →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
5:00 pm -
Cedar Creek Varsity Football @ North Caddo →
North Caddo High School, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
7:00 pm -
Cedar Creek at North Caddo →
North Caddo, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
7:00 pm -
Adult BINGO →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
1:00 pm -
Old Tyme Music Jam →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
1:00 pm -
Craft & Connect →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
10:30 am -
Walking Club →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
9:00 am -
Magnolia School of Excellence at North Caddo →
North Caddo, 201 Airport Dr, Vivian
7:00 pm -
Evening Book Club →
Bossier Parish Libraries Benton Branch, 115 Courthouse Dr, Benton
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
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Thursday October 22
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Wednesday October 28
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- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Vivian. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Equipment Operator in Vivian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oil City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton
- Union Pacific Repairs Will Close LA 160 Crossing Next Wednesday (k945.com)
Shreveport
- Shreveport pumpkin patch raises funds for local charities (ktalnews.com)
- Darrell Lane Lafitte Sr. (shreveportbossierjournal.com)
- Not just king cakes: Iconic Louisiana bakery expands in Shreveport (shreveporttimes.com)
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