The next local Farmer’s Market & Maker’s Fair is August 16 from 7-11am Front Street in Coushatta.

The August Genealogy Meeting will be held at the Red River Parish Library Wednesday, August 20 at 10am. Learn how to use research tools to complete your family tree. Dr. Virginia Webb and library staff will offer tips and assistance. For more information, call 318-932-5614.

Mall St Vincent is hosting a Back-to-School Turn-Up this Saturday from 11am until 7pm. There will be a DJ, vendors, and hourly giveaways. 

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks  August 12 – 13, 2025. There will be up to 100 meteors per hour streaking through the night. Let your eyes adjust for 20-30 minutes in the dark then look northeast after midnight. 

Join Duck Commander as they honor the life and legacy of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander, on Sunday, August 31 from 10am to 7:30pm. The celebration will include a full day of worship, live music, food trucks, special guests, and more. The event is free and open to the public. The schedule includes: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM: Church Service; 12:00 PM: Festival Begins; 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Catfish Charlie’s Food Truck; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Duck Call Contest; 3:00 PM: Live Music by Dasher the Band; 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Bash Booth Photos; 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Classic Duck Commander Films; 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Concert.

Disney and the NFL reach a billion dollar deal. The ESPN-NFL deal will require regulatory approval, which could take nine months to a year. If it goes into effect next season, it would be part of a big year for ESPN as the 2026-27 year ends with the network broadcasting its first Super Bowl. The game will also be on ABC, which Disney also owns.

Umpire Jen Pawol will make MLB history this weekend when she becomes the first woman to umpire in a regular season game.