The Reebok Angel Reese 1 “Mebounds” launches Sept 18. 

Antique Adoption Fall Trade Days in Keatchie will be Oct 10 & 11 from 9am to 5pm. Vendor applications are being accepted now. 

The 3rd annual Louisiana Homesteader Conference & Expo at the NW Red River Research Station will be held Oct 17 &18. Vendors are needed. Call Donna Haynes at 318-408-0971 or dhaynes@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information. 

The 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ball will be held October 18 at 6pm at the Red River Community Center. Tickets are $20 (advanced) or $26 at the door. Sound by DJ Sirlo.

The Red River Tourism Commission Fall Fest will be held October 25 from 12-8pm at the Coushatta Ball Park. Enjoy food, games and live music. 

AT&T will pay out up to $7500 for data breach victims in new $177 million settlement.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is featured on the August 18, 2025, cover of Time magazine. The cover story, titled “The Survivor,” profiles Johnson’s political partnership with former President Donald Trump and his ascent to Speaker. The article highlights his leadership in enacting legislation aligned with Trump’s goals, including the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the Laken Riley Act, and pro-crypto legislation. It also delves into Johnson’s background, including his Christian faith, his upbringing in Shreveport, Louisiana, and his academic career at LSU.

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Sept. 2. The early bird fee is $499 until Aug. 27 and $519 after that date. For more information or to register for classes, go to checkout.nsula.edu or call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.