Great fair parade Thursday afternoon. The Journal was there and we’ve got pictures. See them in next Wednesday’s edition of The Journal.

Tonight and tomorrow nights is the Rodeo. J2 Rodeo Company is producing an LRCA, UPRA, and TSRA rodeo. It starts at 8:00 both nights in the arena.

The 3rd annual First Responders Appreciation is scheduled at Red River Industries next Friday October 12th from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. All fire, medical, law enforcement and other first responders in the parish will be honored.

Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will present an Engineering Technology Symposium from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the NSU Student Union Ballroom.

The event is intended to educate participants on advanced manufacturing and its impact on the regional economy. Topics will include automation and robotics, advanced materials and techniques for CubeSat applications, workforce competencies for the 21st century, smart factories, advances in the lumber and timber industries, STEAM education and its importance on the success of the youth community, additive manufacturing and nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

Riverdale Academy held “Bring Your Bible to School Day” on Thursday. The event was a meeting by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at noon.

And this week is your last opportunity to get in the Deer Rifle Raffle at Red River Industries. Stop by 6005 Hwy 1 to get your tickets for $5. Drawing is October 12th.