Here is the latest status report from the Red River Waterway Commission posted Wednesday evening: “The Boat Launches at Coushatta, Red Oak, Grand Ecore, Natchitoches, St. Maurice, & Montgomery recreation areas are now open!” 

Riverdale Academy students are selling cookie dough. Place your orders now with any student. 

Head to the Dog Pound tonight (Friday). The Bulldogs boys basketball team is in the playoffs. Tonight Port Allen will be in town. Game tip-off is 7:00 pm. The Journal will broadcast the game live on our website and social media pages. Look for the link about 15 minutes before game time.