Red River Junior High and Red River High School will host a Literacy Luau on November 14 from 5-7pm in the RRJH Gym. Lots of activities are planned including a bake sale, Bingo for books, Wordle, Tic Toc to writing and lots of prize drawings. Concessions will be available for purchase. 

The LHSAA and LHSAA Network announced the return of the LHSAA football bracket release show. Watch all the brackets released live Sunday, November 5 at 11am on the LHSAA YouTube Channel. Watch live on http://youtube.com/@LHSAA1920.

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Jackie Lee Williams Thomas
January 23, 1957 – October 27, 2023
Service: Saturday, November 4 at 1pm at House of Refuge Ministries, 2423 Springville Rd., Coushatta

Cassandra Guye-Randolph
October 26, 2023
Service: TBA

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Karen Taylor Squires

The happiest place on earth! Have you ever been? I went in October for my seventh trip. Disney has something for everyone and too much for any one person. It is breathtaking, thrilling, and exhausting all in one package. Seeing Mickey Mouse through the eyes of a 5-year-old and 20-month-old is an experience like no other.

We had six adults and two children, and thanks to the hard work of our leader in charge Kaitlyn Squires, we navigated the week with smiles and only a few tears. Yes, I did shed some tears; my blisters had blisters.

We had our first airplane flights for the grandkids, and they were champs. Landing in Orlando, we were greeted by our driver for the week. He was full of dad jokes. We arrived at the Riviera Resort and began the immersion in all things Disney. One quickly gets comfortable with being catered to at every turn. I definitely appreciate that the coffee was always hot, and the pastries were always fresh. Even if they cost more than Starbucks. YIKES

Each day, Kaitlyn had our days planned, lightning lanes booked, and food reservations at the ready. We hit Epcot first and ate/drank our way through the International Food Festival. Going to Epcot in October is my favorite time of the year. The festival is impressive, and the weather is sublime.

We rolled into Magic Kingdom on Tuesday. We were on a mission to meet as many princesses as possible. Not only did we meet several princesses, but we also rode some teacups, a magic carpet, Dumbo, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The real party started at about 6 when the Not So Spooky Halloween Party began. So much candy, so many lights, the spooky parade, fireworks galore, and the Sanderson Sisters extravaganza brightened the dark sky. Did we see all of the fireworks? That would be a no because our youngest did not care for the booms. Did we see all of the spectacular parade—that would be a no too. Our girl had to wait until the parade started to decide a bathroom trip was needed.

We slept in on Wednesday; it was necessary—my feet–oh, my aching feet. We ate, swam, and relaxed the day away. Be assured by now, I am preparing for my most anticipated park of all, Hollywood Studios. The kids can have the princesses and Mickey; I came for Star Wars, Darth Vader, Tower of Terror, and my all-time favorite, The Rocking Roller Coaster. Our day in Hollywood did not start with my choice. It began at the Slinky Dog Ride. It was a bit thrilling for me. The five-year-old thought it was terrific. We spent time riding with Buzz, Woody, and the gang. Then, it was time for the grown-ups. Don’t get me wrong, the kids did the Disney Jr. Dance Party and saw Beauty and the Beast while the adults took turns riding and sightseeing. Vader was impressive, and I swooned just a bit. The Rocking Roller Coaster is still my favorite, and 5-year-old Mabrey thought the Tower of Terror was hilarious.

The last park we visited was Animal Kingdom. Amazical! (I made up that word). I loved the Safari and paid way too much money at Tusker House to have brunch with Mickey. Avatar rides were visually stunning, and the Everest roller coaster did not disappoint. The vibe of this park is much more suited to me. It is more laid back and green. Oh, how I love all of the plants in this park. By this time, we had all been in 11,000 pictures, and the children had had enough. There were rebellions when a camera came their way—we just had to laugh it off and move on. Let’s just say that Kaitlyn uploaded 317 pictures of 7 days. That was a quarter of the ones taken.

The flight home was uneventful, thank goodness. The trip home from the airport could have been more uneventful. (Someone got a ticket, and it was not me). Being home has been an adjustment. My feet have recovered; my pocketbook may never. The memories we shared will never be forgotten. I am thankful to have been a part of this trip with my family. I am thankful that Kaitlyn planned all of it. Much to my chagrin, however, I cannot find the guy to keep filling my coffee mug. I fear he does not exist in Coushatta. What a shame. There goes the magic.

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This year, the Community Thanksgiving Service will be on November 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church of Coushatta. The annual gathering of community churches will once again incorporate all the community, no matter the denomination. This service allows everyone in Red River Parish and the surrounding area to come together, worship, and pray for our community and our country.

The goals of the community service are to share the Gospel with all who attend, reach out to the community no matter the barriers, extend an invitation to join the service, and show the strength and unity of the people of our area.

This time of fellowship and worship allows an opportunity for an area ministry to be recognized. This year, the Red River Food Pantry organized by Amazing Grace Baptist Church is highlighted. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned good or food item to donate. Lists of needed food items will be circulated to area pastors. There will be an offering during the service for the ministry.

To begin a community awareness of all ministries and community services, the planning committee is asking that a short description and picture of area ministries and community services be emailed to Karen Squires at office@fmccoushatta.org or kts8_14@yahoo.com
Each picture will be used in a presentation during the service.
A community choir is being organized, and anyone who wants to join this group is welcome. Caleb Willis of Fairview Baptist Church will be gathering information for the choir. Email Caleb at musicminister@myfairviewbaptist.org

Minister Matt Endris of Fairview Baptist Church is organizing the service and is reaching out to pastors in the area. If you want to volunteer or for more information, email Bro. Matt at minister@myfairviewbaptist.org

 

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We can all learn a lesson from Ms. Annie Barfield. Even at the age of 100, Ms. Barfield made sure to vote in the Gubernatorial Election. This is Ms. Annie’s picture for the primary election. Note that she came in to vote. Nothing was keeping her away. Hopefully, she will take a selfie as she votes during early voting starting this Friday.

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The Journals congratulates Kayla Hillman for winning the latest American Bank High School Football Pickers Contest. There is a check for $100 on the way to Kayla.

And the Journal has another $100 waiting for some lucky Red River Parish reader. All you have to do is CLICK HERE to enter this week’s contest. Do the best job of selecting the winners of ten area high school football games and the prize is yours.

The High School Football Pickers Contest is sponsored by American Bank, Farm Pro Feed and Supplies, the York Chop, Better Finance, Beard’s Automotive NAPA, Pathway Tire, and Tyler Insurance Agency.

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By Chloe Spradley

As another exciting football season nears the end, the Riverdale Rebels finish up with an impressive 9-1 record for the regular season. Coaches Denver Williams, Nathan Edie, and Brennan Edie stepped into new roles this year as they led the team to one victory after another. As this year’s regular season comes to a close, we turn our attention to the finishing statistics for the season.

2023 Regular season stats
OFFENSE
Passing:
Huddleston – 34/66 656 yds, 11 TDs, 1 INT
Hearold – 0/1 0 yds
Breedlove – 0/1 0yds

Receiving:
Guillory – 11 catches, 302 yds, 5 TDs
Williams – 9 catches, 172 yds, 3 TDs
Almond – 3 catches, 74 yds, 2 TDs
Barrett – 7 catches, 59 yds
Windham – 1 catch, 13 yds, 1 TD
Carlisle – 2 catches, 2 yds

Rushing:
Guillory – 50 carries, 662 yds, 10 TDs
Huddleston – 54 carries, 558 yds, 7 TDs, 2 fumbles
Williams – 45 carries, 426 yds, 5 TDs, 2 fumbles
Barrett – 19 carries, 119 yds, 1 TD
Almond – 13 carries, 100 yds, 5 TDs
Carlisle – 1 carry, 44 yds, 1 TD
Givens – 3 carries, 16 yds, 1 fumble
Hillman – 2 carries, 8 yds, 1 TD
Dortlon – 11 carries, 5 yds
C. Dabbs – 1 carry, 1 yd, 1 fumble
Gates – 2 bad snaps, -24 yds, 1 fumble
Hearold – 7 carries, -31 yds
SEASON – 211 carries, 1,867 yds, 30 TDs, 7 fumbles

DEFENSE
Almond – 32 solo, 44 assists, 3 sacks (28 TFL), 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 TD
Huddleston – 27 solo, 31 assists, 1 sack (10 TFL), 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
Williams – 29 solo, 22 assists (8 TFL), 1 INT, 1 forced fumble
Barrett – 16 solo, 20 assists, 3 sacks (16 TFL), 2 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 TD
Hillman – 14 solo, 20 assists, 3 sacks (19 TFL), 1 forced fumble
Guillory – 19 solo, 14 assists (1 TFL), 3 INT, 1 fumble recovery, 2 TDs
Carlisle – 14 solo, 18 assists (4 TFL), 2 forced fumbles
Windham – 12 solo, 11 assists, 2 sacks (10 TFL), 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery
Gates – 2 solo, 12 assists, 1 sack (3 TFL), 1 forced fumble
Givens – 9 solo, 3 assists
Hearold – 1 solo, 4 assists, 1 sack (1 TFL)
Gryder – 2 solo, 3 assists, 1 sack (2 TFL)
Dortlon – 1 assist
C. Dabbs – 1 assist

SPECIAL TEAMS
Williams – 7 punts, 257 yds (36.7 yds/punt)
Guillory – 9 punt returns, 350 yds (38.9 yds/return), 3 TDs

Many of our players qualified for post season awards this year, and we are so proud of everything they have accomplished:

OVERALL DISTRICT MVP – Kyle Guillory
CO-OFFENSIVE MVP – Ryder Huddleston
CO-DEFENSIVE MVP – Hayden Hillman
ALL-DISTRICT –
#2 Ashton Almond
#5 Kyle Guillory
#6 Landen Barrett
#7 Ryder Huddleston
#8 Kaidyn Williams
#53 Logan Gryder
#77 Jaxon Gates
#99 Hayden Hillman

Congratulations, guys!

“To say that Denver and I are proud of these young men is an understatement. They have all worked extremely hard to get to this point, and deserve all the honors they receive,” said Coach Nathan.

Whether the season concludes with end-of-season playoffs or simply just marks the end of the road, the journey is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and unforgettable moments. Fortunately for our Rebels, the journey is not over yet! Because of their hard work and determination this season, they have secured a place in the playoffs this year. After a week off last week, the Rebels will take on Briarfield Academy in a much anticipated game . Let’s fill the stands this Friday night (November 3rd) to support our Rebels in their journey to the championship!

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Why this petition matters

Started by Travon Jones
The fight to finish out the season is because it’ll give the athletes an outlet for the troubles times we’re facing. This is a life changing decision we feel we should have a say in. With us canceling the remaining games there will be a lot of missed opportunities as well for players. We came to NSULA wanting to take big strides on and off the field. Taking one of those aspects away does more hurt than help. Now is the time to act, because tomorrow isn’t promised and our game is in a few days.

Complete The Petition Now:

https://www.change.org/p/we-want-to-finish-our-2023-season-out?fbclid=IwAR3nr3zVmf4FFu-hblx_rKQKhKwlUWmShGgzbo6iwQNWDMyR7s5cbUkPf20

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NSU Tight End Travon Jones talks in detail about the decision to suspend football for the 2023 season without player input and that 75% of the team wants to play the rest of this years games

Photo: NSU Athletics

Note: This interview was at 6:30pm, October 30, 2023.

Access the interview here.

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By Doug De Graffenried

Yesterday at Trinity Methodist Church we hosted our annual Trunk or Treat event. It was massive. There were kids everywhere, adults too.

Toward the end of the event, one of our youths came to me with a puppy. The puppy is a very young little guy. There were a group of our High School girls who were approached by a lady who said, “I’m not going home with this puppy.” The lady gave the puppy to the girls and vanished into the throng of people. You know what happened next. The girls all called their dads with the query, “Can we keep it?” Because the dads were not here, they were firm in their puppy adoption denial. Finally, one dad said, “Take the puppy to the preacher, he’ll take it.”

I took the puppy. I know the drill! The puppy has a nice puppy carrier with a soft bed inside. The puppy got warm milk and puppy food. While I’m writing this, the puppy is at the vet being checked out and given shots.

Last night, the puppy met the two other dogs occupying our home.

Rolo and Chester are not small dogs. Both are Pitbull mixes. They play rough when they play with each other. They are both terrified of this puppy. He is a little terrier mix. They are not sure what to do with him. Last night, there was sniffing, tail wagging, and lots of dog bowing. If you have not seen the bowing position of a dog wanting to play you have missed something.

The dog slept in his doggy carrier and each time he whimpered both big dogs were right there making sure I heard the puppy and tended to him. The very strange thing was that the puppy was in the bed on my pillow when I woke up this morning. I guess I have some reflex action that took care of the crying puppy during the night.

The puppy doesn’t have a name, yet. If I keep him, his name will be Nick. That’s right, since it is LSU week, I’m naming the puppy Nick Saban! If you don’t like that name, I have a puppy you can adopt and you can pick a better puppy name!

I am not a dog whisperer. Each time I have brought a dog home, I am reminded that my life was broken down on the side of life’s road, a savior named Jesus reached down from heaven, righted my life, and invited me to follow Him. I do love dogs and who can turn their back on a puppy? But for me it is theological.

Nick Saban (the puppy) reminds me of being lifted out of my lost condition and finding a home where I am loved.

Has Jesus rescued you?

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This event was postponed due to weather. It is now scheduled for Thursday, November 2. Times and events remain the same.

Red River baseball teams will have a Halloween scrimmage TODAY. The catch–the teams will play in Halloween costumes!

The Junior High squad plays at 4pm and the varsity begins at 5:30pm.

Admission is only $5.

There will be a bounce house and carnival games. You can participate in a cake walk for $2. Or how about pie your favorite administrator in the face for $2 a throw. There will also be concession for sell. 

The Red River Baseball Dugout Club is sponsoring the event.

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By: Glynn Harris

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is expected to vote at their November meeting on whether our state will schedule a hunting season for black bears in 2024-25.

There are those, especially hunters and hunting camp and other property owners in parishes bordering the Mississippi River, who welcome the possibility of scheduling a hunting season for bears. They have grown tired of seeing hunting stands, feeders and camps damaged or destroyed by what they consider nuisance animals. They also point to the fact that bear numbers especially in that part of the state continue to grow.

On the flip side, there are animal rights activists and others who hate the thought of our resident bears being hunted. What the Commission decides will dictate which of the two groups gets what they prefer.
OK, let’s assume you are a proponent of bear hunting in Louisiana, your name gets drawn to enable you to hunt bears. What if you get one? What will you do with it? Process it yourself or take it to a taxidermist? I talked with a taxidermist friend about his thoughts on processing a bear.
“There’s a good bit more work involved. Most folks who bring in a bear want a half body mount, full body mount or a bearskin rug. This involves skinning out the feet, the toes and front legs. It takes more time because of the size. They make beautiful mounts; we have done several brought in from out of state”, he said.

Comments I read concerning preparing and eating bear meat differ as much as the pro-hunt/no hunt parties.

“Bear meat is nasty”, said one. “Bear meat is wonderful”, another counters. “Just treat it like pork. I have eaten every bear I’ve killed and turned it into roasts, breakfast sausage, Italian sausage and prepared on the smoker,” a fan of eating bear added.
Google has much to say about bear meat for food. “Bears are known to carry the disease trichinosis, like pork. To prevent getting it, killing the trichinosis in the meat is as simple as making sure the meat hits 160 degrees when cooking.”

Other comments I found on the Internet are interesting…“Stuff like chili, tamales, shredded bear, burgers, tacos and stew are going to make you love bear meat more and more.”
Another writes, “The best steaks come from the loin, aka, backstrap. You can cut several large roasts from the front and hind quarters and reserve the rest for stew meat and/or grind into burger.”
Here’s another thing to consider. Peterson Hunting magazine has this to add to the pro/con of eating bear meat. “It pays to consider their diet. Bears shot in the fall eat wild berries and in spring, they feed on grass; it’s like they’re grain fed. Perhaps only dumpster bears, scavenging on the soiled scraps of what we humans eat should be avoided.”

I would conclude that bears that have grown fat on corn when they rip into a corn feeder, should provide a better taste than the dumpster divers.

The jury is still out. Some folks like to eat bear meat; others wouldn’t touch it. If you are selected to hunt bear and you get one but you can’t relish the thought of eating one, here’s a comment I read from a guy who doesn’t plan to eat bear meat and who might have trouble getting along with folks.

“Give the meat to neighbors you don’t like.”

FISHING REPORT

BLACK BAYOU – No report. Water is low. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.

BUSSEY BRAKE – Some big bass to over 9 pounds have been caught on fake frogs and spinner baits around the brush. The crappie are scattered around the brush. Bream have slowed. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707.

OUACHITA RIVER –Crappie fishing has improved in 10-12 foot water on shiners or jigs with better fishing up the bayou. Bass are fair in the cuts on shad imitations. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

LAKE D’ARBONNE – With a little current as the result of Claiborne being lowered, fishing overall has improved. Bass have been fair to good early mornings around the grass on topwater lures with swim baits and soft plastics later around secondary points. Crappie are best along the channel edges fishing 8 feet deep in 12-14 foot water. Bream are slow but catfish continue to be caught fishing cold worms and night crawlers off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

LAKE CLAIBORNE – The lake is down some seven feet as the result of the drawdown. Bass fishing has been good early mornings on topwater and spinner baits. Later in the day jigs and spoons are working best. Stripers and hybrid stripers are still biting in fairly shallow water hitting topwater lures. Fish in the 7-8 pound range are coming in. Boats can be launched at the state park at this time. Some reports of crappie being caught as well around submerged brush on shiners and jigs. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.

CANEY LAKE – Night fishing for bass has been producing fairly well on dark spinners and soft plastics. They are fair to good early mornings on topwater lures with square bill crank baits, spinners fished along the grass lines and soft plastics working best later. Some bass are schooling and hitting shad imitations. Crappie have been best around the deeper tops on shiners or jigs. Bream are slow. For information contact Caney Lake Landing at 259-6649, Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing has been good. Crappie fishing has improved around the boat slips with better fishing on the south end of the lake. No report on bass. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

LAKE YUCATAN – No report. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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The Gubernatorial General Election will be held on Saturday, November 18. The purpose of a general election is to have run-offs for any races in the preceding primary election in which no candidate receives more than 50% of the total votes. 

For this election, there are statewide races for Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Treasurer. Locally, District 4 of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) seat will be decided. There are also four proposed amendments to the State Constitution. 

Early voting begins November 3 and runs through November 11 (closed November 5 and November 11).
Voting will take place at the Registrar’s Office in the Red River Parish Courthouse from 8:30am until 6pm. 

You may also choose to vote by absentee ballot. The deadline to request a mail in ballot is November 14 by 4:30pm. You can request a ballot through the Voter Portal or in writing through the Registrar’s Office. The deadline for the Registrar to receive a mail ballot is November 17 by 4:30pm. 

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Sheriff Jayson Richardson proudly announces that Dy. John Lary and Dy. Reagan Prosperie have officially completed Academy and are ready to serve DeSoto Parish! The Shreveport Police Academy is a 16 week program for those seeking a career in Law Enforcement. The course is a major achievement, but it does not come easy. Academy is challenging in many different areas ranging from physical, mental, and strategical operations. There is a minimum of 496 hours which must be completed and is set forth by POST, the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council. Both have officially passed the Louisiana POST Certification!

Deputy John Lary (R) will be headed to our Patrol Division, while Deputy Reagan Prosperie (L) will join the Special Services Division with a future as a School Resource Deputy! We are certainly proud to have them both a part of our DPSO Family!

Reagan is the son of Carey and Donna Waldrip Prosperie of Coushatta. 

Source: DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office

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The Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health and the Shreveport Police Department are hosting the 2nd Annual Northwest Louisiana Youth Summit on Saturday, November 4. The summit is for youth ages 10 to 18 and their parents. The event is FREE to attend.

Registration and a breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the program will start at 9 a.m. and go until 12:30 p.m. with a motivational luncheon to follow. The summit will take place at the Southern Hills Park and Community Center at 1002 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

If you are interested in participating as a vendor or have more questions, please contact Yolanda Duckworth, the Region 7 Opioid Prevention Outreach Coordinator, at Yolanda.Duckworth@la.gov.

Ana Deloach VanEaton
Communications Coordinator for Regions 7 & 8
Office of Public Health

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The brutally sad and tragic death news of writer and extremely talented actor Matthew Perry this weekend brought to mind happier times when reality, an acquired taste for sure, was moved to the back burner every Thursday night for “Must See TV.”

In the post-Cheers, post-The Cosby Show landscape of NBC Thursday night programming, Perry and the gang took over the TV comedy series world with Friends, and the addition of Seinfeld made it a one-two punch lethal for other networks. Icing on the cake was ER, a drama like spicey forerunners Falcon Crest or Dynasty or Dallas, only set in an emergency room where George Clooney was breaking hearts and mending wounds, all at the same time. (Mostly everyone on ER wore scrubs: what a break for Wardrobe.)

Hard to believe it’s been — 30 years ago? Seinfeld moved to Thursdays in the fall of 1993-94, then Friends came along to join it and ER. An NBC TV exec dubbed it “Must See TV,” and for millions, it was.

My spousal unit, a Friends disciple, says she never missed it. I will never forget getting the cold vocal cord shoulder in a late-’90s Thursday night call to Ramz, as close to a brother as anyone I have. The chillingly brief conversation went something like, “Must See TV night. Thursday. Call you tomorrow.”

Long distance and everything. And not a big TV watcher, I had no idea. Completely out of touch with TV-watching America, was I.

I love Seinfeld, but I’ve caught them all on reruns. Any Friends or ER episode I’ve seen has been by accident. (Chandler was Matthew Perry and Joey was that other guy and Ross was The Guy Who Was Briefly In Band of Brothers and one of the girls was Monica and I don’t know the other two. Blissfully ignorant.)

I was way in the minority because America was NBC’s best friend on Thursday nights in the 1990s. Friends at 7. Then something to get you to Seinfeld at 8—might be The Single Guy or Boston Common or Suddenly Susan, just some sort of half-hour bridge—then something else to get you from 8:30 to 9 when ER aired.

Remember: not everyone had a VCR then. Most did, but many didn’t, and if you had one it was expensive and the size of an ice chest. And often didn’t work well.

No one had a DVR.

(I knew the 1980s monster hit L.A. Law was in trouble when David Spade, during a Saturday Night Live! skit (back when SNL was must-see TV), said, “L.A. Law. Didn’t watch it. Didn’t tape it.” Tons and tons of water cooler talk involved whether or not you “saw” a show or at least “taped” it. “You mean you forgot to TAPE it?!”)  

No one under 35 or so will grasp this, but if you didn’t see or tape a show in the fall, it was gone until spring reruns. So, you HAD to see it. Must See TV.

Those days are gone forever, of course. No comedy shows anymore, much less comedy nights. No variety shows. Those days gave way to the DVD and to the glorious option of streaming (which I’ve fully embraced) and to what is falsely billed as “reality TV.” The only real reality TV is sports, and I’m not so sure even THAT’S true when it comes to the NBA playoffs — but that’s another story. And definitely not Must See TV.

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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The Youth Group from Bethel Baptist Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday, November 4 at Rivertown Market from 8:30am-until. Funds raised will be used to help those in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. 

78th Birthday Honorarium/52nd Ministry Banquet honoring Pastor Jimmie T. Mitchell will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 6pm at the Coushatta Event Center, 5093 Cut-Off Road. To purchase tickets contact Pastor Joey Miller 318.609.3932, Alicia Smith 318.470.3964 or Alice Everett 318.754.5634. Attire is semi-formal and colors are royal blue, silver and black.

New Hope #3 Baptist Church in Hanna will celebrate its 90th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 5 at 1:30pm. Special Guest will be Pastor Christopher Burton from Starlight Baptist Church, Coushatta. 

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Elaine Sessions
May 18, 1937 – October 29, 2023
Service: Wednesday, November 1 at 2pm at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, Coushatta

Red River Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $70. Contact your funeral provider or RedRiverParishJournal@gmail.com. Must be paid in advance of publication. (Notice of Death shown above are FREE of charge. You may email them to RedRiverParishJournal@gmail.com)

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