Join the LSU AgCenter and Red River Parish Helping Hands Thursday, July 18 at 1pm at the 4-H Office to learn about a dynamic program aimed at boosting fruit and vegetable consumption and encouraging physical activity. Discover the joy of nutritious eating and the benefits of regular exercise in a welcoming environment. Don’t wait—take charge of your health journey now! For more details and to secure your spot, contact Jessica Salley at 318-461-2730.

Classes will be the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1pm at the 4-H Office, 1919 Alonzo Street in Coushatta. Upcoming meeting dates are July 18, August 8 and September 12. 

Mighty Moms: Moms of Mighty Special Kids will hold their monthly meeting Friday, July 26 at 6pm at First Methodist Church in Coushatta. Guest speaker will be Kambrie Bethard Hays with Bethard & Bethard and Teal Lowring with Red River Industries. Join other mothers of children with special needs and fellowship together. Dinner will be provided. There is no childcare at this time. RSVP to Raylie Hardy at 318.471.8554. 

Riverdale Academy will hold a football meeting July 26 at 6pm in the school cafeteria for any student interested in playing. Parents should attend also. For more information contact the school or Coach Nathan or Coach Denver. 

Red River Parish Public Schools will hold Open House for the 2024-2025 school year for students in grades K-12 from 4:30-6:30pm Thursday, August 1 at each campus.  

Upscale Events, owned by Coushatta native Lavandria Taylor, is hosting their first Back 2 Tha Books Party on Friday, August 2 at the Red River Boat Launch from 5-9pm. Plans are in the works for multiple DJs, free food and drinks and backpacks stuffed with back to school goodies. Vendors, volunteers, donations and sponsors are needed to help make this event a huge success. Contact Lavandria through Facebook messenger to be apart of this event.

Red River Crappie Club will host a tournament on the Red River August 3. It is an open tournament and can fish any pool. Registration from 5:30-6am at Coushatta Ramp. Lines in at 6:15am out at 2pm. Weigh in at 2:30pm. 7 fish weigh in with 9″ minimum length. No more than 8 poles per boat. Trailering is allowed. Contact Justin Keith 318.517.2027 or Ed Welling 318.527.1674.