This weekend is the Honduras Mission Trip Golf Tournament at the Coushatta Country Club. Money raised will go toward the annual mission trip supported by several churches in the parish.

Our local member of Congress, Mike Johnson, voted to pass the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act. Johnson supported the measure which will train students, school officials, and local law enforcement on how to recognize and respond quickly to warning signs and provide funding for technology to keep schools safe.

Johnson said, “Ensuring our children’s safety is of the utmost importance, and we are acting in Congress to ensure students are protected while at school. Putting an end to school violence begins with noticing the warning signs and knowing how to proceed when they are present. The STOP School Violence Act educates students, school officials and local law enforcement on how to prevent tragedies before they happen. I am proud to have supported this legislation and look forward to continuing our efforts on this front.”

Sunday after church there is a bake sale at Open Door Fellowship. Youth Pastor JP Handy told the Journal that delicious homemade treats will be available at the church beginning about 12:00 O’clock. This fundraiser is in support of the Open Door Youth Group’s summer camp.

Louisiana Tech University held its winter commencement ceremony Saturday, March 3, in the Thomas Assembly Center. Anna Elisabeth Long from Coushatta was awarded her Master of Arts in Teaching.

Registration for the summer and fall 2018 semester for returning students at Northwestern State University begins Monday, March 19. Northwestern State students can begin the registration procedure by checking the online schedule of classes through NSUConnect then meeting with their advisor. Students can begin signing up for summer and fall classes through NSUConnect. Registration for the
Fall semester is available through Aug. 19. Late registration will be held Aug. 20- 28. Fall classes start on Aug. 20.