Cowtown Nutrition shared it will have new hours starting August 4, 2025–open from 6am until 6pm.

The Red River Parish Library will host Adult Game Day Tuesday, August 5 at 10am. Drop by and play a few games.

The Mansfield State Historic Site will have the Terry’s Texas Rangers first weekend of August at the site. This is an opportunity to experience what happened during the Red River Campaign through the eyes of Texas rangers, who participated in the Battle of Mansfield. Experience cavalry tactics and maneuvers. Entry fees into the park apply.

Don’t forget, beginning August 1, it will be ILLEGAL to hold your phone while driving. That means no texting, no scrolling, no holding, hands-free only. Violating this law could result in fines, points on your license and increased insurance rates.

On Friday, August 8, 2025 between 11am and 8pm, Whataburger Rewards members can purchase a #1 burger for just 75 cents to celebrate “National Whataburger Day.”

Want to help grow and improve shooting ranges across Louisiana? LDWF is looking for a dedicated leader to oversee the Shooting Range Enhancement Program – supporting both public and private range development statewide. Apply by August 1 at https://buff.ly/mfRDxDG Help shape the future of shooting sports in Louisiana.

A promising new blood test, developed in Sweden, can identify early-stage cancer across 14 different types, offering a potential revolution in non-invasive diagnostics. This Swedish-developed blood test marks a significant advance: a low-cost, non-sequencing assay capable of identifying 14 cancers early with promising sensitivity and specificity. While its performance is compelling, further large-scale research is needed before it becomes a reliable tool in clinical practice. If validated, it could complement existing DNA-based MCED tools by reaching cancers that traditional methods may miss.

Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and timekeepers. These days are not “short” in terms of how many sunlight hours they have, but rather because they clock in at slightly less than exactly 24 hours.

The Mamou Cajun Music Festival is scheduled for September 12 & 13 at the Mamou Recretional Complex. Enjoy not only Cajun music and dancing but also authentic Cajun dishes like jambalaya, red beans and rice, boudin, cracklin, and more. There will also have arts & craft vendors, games and a washerboard tournament.