Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 5-6pm Red River 4-H will have an introductory meeting for anyone interested in shooting BB as part of the Shooting Sports team. The meeting will take place at the 4-H office.

Man Church has moved back to The Shop, 1942 Hwy 507. Join them Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6pm. Speaker will be David “Bryar” Barton of Briarwood Baptist Church. Dinner will be provided.

The 3rd Annual Hall Summit Hometown Festival and BBQ Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9am until 6pm at the Hall Summit Community Center and Park. There will be 3 Meat BBQ competitions–half chicken, pork spare ribs and beef brisket. All money raised will go towards building a playground at the park.

McDonald’s launches their revamped value menu, McValue, tomorrow (Jan. 7, 2025). The menu will feature $5 Meal Deals, local promotions, and a new Buy One, Add One for $1 deal on fan-favorite items.

Internship opportunity for College Students–The LSU AgCenter ASPIRE program is offering a 10-week paid summer internship program for college students ($15/hour). The priority deadline to apply is March 7. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/ASPIREInternship25 The ASPIRE Project engages undergraduates in agricultural-related internships in research, extension, and teaching, with mentorship from faculty in the LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture. Rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Students from all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Placement is open to everyone, and the program prioritizes recruiting and mentoring underrepresented and disadvantaged students.