A Texas man was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in DeSoto Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.

Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to the crash at approximately 4:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, on Louisiana Highway 177 near Louisiana Highway 510 near Evelyn. The crash claimed the life of 46-year-old John Hordge of Dallas, Texas.

A preliminary investigation indicates Hordge was driving a 2014 Ford F-150 southbound on Louisiana Highway 177 when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway. Troopers reported the truck struck a guardrail, entered a nearby creek, and overturned.

Hordge was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police said impairment is not suspected, but routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police reminded motorists that seat belts remain one of the most effective ways to reduce serious injury or death in a crash. Louisiana law requires all occupants in a vehicle—regardless of seating position—to be properly restrained.

 Mardi Gras season in North Louisiana kicks off soon!

Coushatta:
Coushatta Mardi Gras Parade Sunday, February 15. Rolls at 3pm from Red River Parish Fairgrounds and ending on Front Street. Line up at Red River Parish Fairgrounds at 2pm. Jerry Guye III will serve as Grand Marshall. All vendors will be at the Coushatta Ball Park. A festival celebration will be held post-parade with live DJs,  entertainment, and vendor booths. 

Surrounding Area:

The Krewe of the 9 Parade has been postponed until February 21 at 12pm in Natchitoches. Bennie Logan will serve as Grand Marshall.
The Krewe of Aquarius Parade has been postponed until February 21 at 6pm in Logansport.
Krewe of Centaur Parade February 7 at 3:30pm in Shreveport/Shreve City.
Krewe of Barkus& Meoux Pet Parade February 8 at 2pm in Bossier City/Louisiana Downs.
Krewe of Dionysos Parade February 14 at 6pm in Natchitoches.
Krewe of Gemini Parade February 14 at 3:30pm in Downtown Shreveport.
Krewe of Highland Parade February 15 at 2pm in Highland Historic District Shreveport.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming five additional winter storm-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in Louisiana to eight.

The DeSoto Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 79-year-old female who died due to hypoxia following the failure of an electrically powered oxygen concentrator during a power outage, as well as the death of a 46-year-old male who died in a motor vehicle accident while traveling on icy roads.

The Sabine Parish coroner has confirmed the deaths of a 62-year-old male and a 59-year-old female, both of whom died in their homes of suspected hypothermia following a power outage. The coroner has confirmed these deaths are being investigated as storm-related deaths.

The Franklin Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 78-year-old female who died due to hypothermia.

During extreme winter weather, LDH urges residents to stay safe:

Know the signs of cold-related illness

See a doctor immediately or go to the emergency department if you or someone you know has these symptoms:

• Hypothermia
• Shivering or fumbling hands
• Exhaustion or drowsiness
• Confusion or memory loss
• Slurred speech
• Bright red, cold skin or very low energy in infants
• Frostbite
• Redness or pain in any skin area
• White or grayish-yellow skin area
• Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
• Numbness
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Chest pain
• Confusion

Warming Centers

There are currently 78 open warming centers across Louisiana, with 14 planned to open.

For a list of warming centers in your area, or to contact your local Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP), visit getagameplan.org.

Carbon monoxide (CO)

• Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas. 
• CO is present when fuel is burned in engines, furnaces, and open fires. 
• Fuels that can produce CO when burned include gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane. 
• Breathing high levels of CO causes CO poisoning, which can cause severe illness or even death in just minutes. For this reason, CO is often referred to as an invisible killer. 
• The primary risk of carbon monoxide poisoning comes from home and garage use of gas generators and from malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as home stoves, water heaters, and space heaters. 
• Operating such engines and appliances in a confined space can cause CO to accumulate to toxic concentrations very quickly. 
• Everyone is at risk for CO poisoning. Infants, the elderly, and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or breathing problems are more likely to get sick from CO. 
• People who are sleeping or drunk can die from CO poisoning before they have symptoms. 
• Have a CO alarm. Combination smoke and CO detectors can alert people to CO and save lives. 
• See a doctor immediately or go to the emergency department if you or someone you know has these symptoms:
• The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are: 
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like”

Generator safety

• Never use portable generators indoors. This includes a garage, carport, basement, crawl space, or other enclosed or partially enclosed area, even those with ventilation.
• Gas-powered generators produce carbon monoxide, which is odorless and colorless. Inhaling carbon monoxide can very quickly lead to full incapacitation or death.
• Opening windows or doors or using fans will not prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide. 
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using a generator, get to fresh air immediately.
• Place generators outside, more than 20 feet away from the home, doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. Do not refuel when hot.
• Keep the generator dry and do not use it in wet conditions. 

Heating safety

• Ensure that you have a working smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector.
• Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.
• Ensure your heating system has been properly serviced and is clean, functioning correctly, and properly ventilated to the exterior. If you use a fireplace or chimney, have them inspected and cleaned as well.
• Do not use gas or electric ovens or stoves for heating. Gas ovens may go out or burn inefficiently, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. Electric ovens are not designed for space heating.
• Do not burn outdoor barbecue materials indoors, even in a fireplace.
• Plug space heaters directly into the wall socket, not into extension cords. Do not use the heater if the cords are frayed or splitting. 
• Place space heaters 3 to 5 feet away from bedding or other flammable materials.
• Never allow children to play with or around the heater.  
• Unplug the heater when not in use. 
• Never leave the heater unattended.

BBQ grill safety

• Never use charcoal grills, propane grills, or portable gas camp stoves indoors, in a garage, or on a screened-in porch.
• Grills produce high levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and deadly gas.
• If using a grill outdoors, position the grill in a well-ventilated, outdoor, sheltered area away from snow, ice, and most importantly, away from siding or flammable materials.

Alcohol and hypothermia

Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of hypothermia both physiologically and through impaired decision-making. It causes blood vessels to dilate (vasodilation), making the skin feel warm while increasing heat loss. 

Alcohol also:

• Reduces the shivering response, which is the body’s natural way of producing heat, keeping the body warm. 
• Causes our brainstem to lower our core body temperature.
• Impairs judgment, which can lead to risky behaviors such as not dressing appropriately in very cold weather and not responding appropriately to signs of hypothermia such as shivering, slurred speech, or mumbling.

Drink responsibly and limit the amount of time you spend outside when the temperature is near or below freezing. 

Additional tips

• Wear warm clothes and go to a public place like a library, recreation center, or mall for temporary relief.
• Protect outdoor pipes, bring in plants or pets, and take other necessary precautions.

Wednesday:
Mostly sunny. High 51F. Winds light and variable.

A few clouds overnight with areas of patchy fog. Low 27F. Winds light and variable. 

Thursday:
Sunshine and clouds mixed.  High 60F. Winds S at 5 to 10mph.

Mostly cloudy overnight. Low 34F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10mph.

By Nolan Mckendry Jan 21, 2026

(The Center Square) − Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest state-by-state roundup for 2026.

The ranking reflects Louisiana’s unusually high mix of state and local levies. The state rate is 5%, and local governments add an average of a little more than five points on top of that.

The 5% state rate traces back to a 2024 special session where state lawmakers rewired the tax code to offset major income tax cuts. Louisiana lifted the state sales tax from 4.45% to 5% effective Jan. 1, 2025, with the higher rate scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2029 before dropping to 4.75% starting Jan. 1, 2030.

The state sales tax was decided in a late-stage, closed-door negotiation in which lawmakers paired a politically popular income tax cut with a steeper sales tax increase to assemble the votes needed to pass the overall deal.

A central flashpoint was whether Louisiana would broaden its sales tax base to include services like parking, repairs, printing and copying, laundry and cleaning, car washes, delivery and transportation services and more. House Bill 9 proposed taxing more than 40 currently untaxed services in order to generate an estimated $500 million in annual revenue, but the measure stalled.

Instead, lawmakers leaned more heavily on the rate increase while advancing other core parts of the overhaul. The final package flattened the individual income tax to 3%, reduced the corporate income tax to 5.5% and set Louisiana on a path to eliminate its corporate franchise tax starting Jan. 1, 2026, among other changes.

For households, state tax officials say the law also nearly tripled the standard deduction beginning in 2025, raising it to $12,500 for single filers and married couples filing separately, with married joint filers set at double that amount.

Recent economic snapshots have been mixed but include some strong figures. A report from the Pelican Institute that cites U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data said Louisiana’s personal income rose 6.8% (annualized) in the second quarter of 2025. The state’s inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased 4.0% in the same quarter, the report said.

PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL PRESS RELEASE
RELATIVE TO NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

DeSoto Parish Police Jury/Office of Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. No client or employee shall, based on race, sex, age, color, or any factor, be denied the benefits of, or be excluded from, participation in or otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or service for which this CSBG funded agency operates. For additional information contact: Equal Opportunity Officer Ashley VanZant, 404 Polk Street Ste. B, Mansfield, LA 71052 318-872-0880. La Relay TDD: 711 “An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” “Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

               Do you have a drawer under your oven? And more importantly—what’s living in there? Cookie sheets? Muffin tins? A colony of plastic lids that haven’t had matching bowls since the Bush administration.

                And the bigger question: Are you even using that drawer correctly?

                My mother used that drawer for cookie sheets, and therefore—by the sacred laws of Southern motherhood—I was required to do the same. You don’t question Mama’s kitchen theology. You just obey and hope she doesn’t notice you put the cast‑iron skillet in the dishwasher.

                But who gets to tell you what’s right? Who shapes your choices? And when does “that’s how Mama did it” turn into “that’s how I got myself into trouble”?

                Before we go any further, let me ask something bold: Do you know the truth about oven drawers?

                Let me tell you a story.

                There’s an old African tale about a man and his beloved lamb. He fed it by hand, played with it, probably let it sleep on the porch. Hard times came, and he had to take the lamb to market.

                Three thieves heard about this and cooked up a plan.

                As the man walked down the road with the lamb over his shoulders, the first thief said, “Why are you carrying that dog?”

                The man laughed. “It’s a lamb.”

                A little farther along, the second thief said, “Fine‑looking dog you’ve got there.”

                The man frowned. “It’s… a lamb. Pretty sure.”

                Near the market, the third thief shook his head. “Sir, they won’t let you bring a dog in there.”

                That did it. The man set the lamb down, stared at it, and thought, “Well, if three different people say it’s a dog, it must be a dog.” And he walked away.

                If he’d turned around, he would’ve seen the thieves scooping up his very‑much‑not‑a‑dog lamb and heading home for supper.

                Now, back to the oven drawer.

                For years, I never questioned its purpose. Mama said it was for cookie sheets, so it was for cookie sheets. End of discussion. But like the man with the lamb, I realized I’d let other voices define reality for me.

                Then I learned the shocking truth: Some oven drawers are storage drawers… and some are warming drawers.

                If your oven is older than your church’s carpet, it’s probably storage. But newer ovens? That drawer might be designed to keep food warm.

                Which means:  Trying to warm your biscuits in a storage drawer is just wishful thinking.  Storing your plastic lids in a warming drawer is how you end up explaining yourself to the fire department.

                It is not your mother’s oven.

                And that’s the point.

                In a world where everyone has an opinion—loudly—and where people will swear up and down that the lamb you’re carrying is a dog, you need a center that doesn’t wobble. You need truth that isn’t based on trends, polls, or whoever shouts the loudest.

                You need someone who won’t call darkness “light” just because it’s fashionable.

                You need the One who doesn’t change.

                You need the One who won’t mislead you for His own gain.

                You need the One who tells you the truth—even when three thieves insist otherwise.

                And that place, that Person, is where I always end up: Jesus.

Red River 4-H needs your help by providing feedback about their programs on a very short form. Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/xcLFLHiqa0

LSU Tigers playing in this year’s Super Bowl: Will Campbell, Kayshon Boutte, Bradyn Swinson, K’Lavon Chaisson, & Anthony Bradford.

Cleco announced they are pausing service disconnects through Jan 31. Customers who need assistance can speak with a rep by calling 1-800-622-6537.

Former LSU coordinator Joe Brady will become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

Joyce Fields James
September 27, 1956 — January 21, 2026
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11am at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Coushatta.

All local water systems are struggling to keep up with demand. If you see any leaks please report them to your water system and turn off the water supply if you are able. 

Reminder: A Boil Advisory is in effect for the Town of Coushatta water system until further notice.

Closed:

Red River Parish Schools will remain closed Wednesday, January 28. All school campuses and district offices will be closed. It will be a virtual school day. 

Riverdale Academy will be closed Wednesday, January 28.

Red River Council on Aging is closed Wednesday, January 28. For emergencies, dial 911.

Coushatta Magnolia Bend will be closed Wednesday, January 28.

The Red River Parish Courthouse, Police Jury and additional PJ buildings will be closed through Thursday, January 29 midday. A recheck will be made then to determine when offices will open.

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) is closed and will reopen Sunday, February 1 at 3pm.

All Bienville Parish schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Wednesday, January 28. It will be a virtual school day. 

Postponed:

First Baptist Women’s Ministry is postponing their gathering tomorrow, January 26 to February 9 at 6:30pm (tentatively).

Castor Biddy Ball moved Saturday’s game (1/24) to be played on January 31. Games scheduled for January 31 will now be played on February 7. 

NSU Softball auction, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed. A new date for the auction will be announced at a later time.

Updates will be made at 3pm each afternoon as needed during the Winter weather event. Stay informed with the Red River Parish Journal.

All Bank of Coushatta/BOC locations will be open from 12-4pm Tuesday, January 27.

Closed:

Red River Parish Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. All school campuses and district offices will be closed.

Riverdale Academy will be closed Tuesday, January 27.

Red River Council on Aging is closed Tuesday, January 27. For emergencies, dial 911.

Coushatta Magnolia Bend will be closed Tuesday, January 27 & Wednesday, January 28.

The Red River Parish Courthouse, Police Jury and additional PJ buildings will be closed through Wednesday, January 28 midday. A recheck will be made then to determine when offices will open.

All Willis Knighton clinics will remain closed until Wednesday including Physician Network offices, all Quick Care and Work Kare locations. Surgical Services will continue for emergency conditions but will be closed for elective surgeries.

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) is closed and will reopen Sunday, February 1 at 3pm.

Louisiana Tech University will be closed Tuesday, January 27. Plans to reopen on Wednesday, January 28. 

The LSU Shreveport campus will be closed Tuesday, January 27.

All NSU campuses are closed Tuesday, January 27. Residence halls will remain open for students and dining services will operate on a modified scheduled.

Louisiana Christian University has decided to cancel classes Tuesday, January 27. All campus offices will be closed. Hattie B’s will be open on a modified schedule for on-campus students.

All Bienville Parish schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 27. It will be a virtual school day. 

Natchitoches Parish Schools are closed Tuesday, January 27.

DeSoto Parish Schools are closed Tuesday, January 27.

Postponed:

First Baptist Women’s Ministry is postponing their gathering tomorrow, January 26 to February 9 at 6:30pm (tentatively).

Castor Biddy Ball moved Saturday’s game (1/24) to be played on January 31. Games scheduled for January 31 will now be played on February 7. 

NSU Softball auction, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed. A new date for the auction will be announced at a later time.

Updates will be made at 3pm each afternoon as needed during the Winter weather event. Stay informed with the Red River Parish Journal.

Boil Advisory

Coushatta Water System
01//26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Town of Coushatta Water system has experienced problems with our water supply system due to low pressure below 20 PSI.

Because of these problems, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality.

Therefore, as a precaution, the Coushatta Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY for the entire system effective immediately. The BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System.

IT Is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks). Making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rising of foods by the following means:

Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)

Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption
Until you have been advised otherwise.

The Coushatta Water System will rescind this Boil Advisory upon
Notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals- Office of Public Health that additional water samples collected from our water supply system have shown our water to be safe.

PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL PRESS RELEASE
RELATIVE TO NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

DeSoto Parish Police Jury/Office of Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. No client or employee shall, based on race, sex, age, color, or any factor, be denied the benefits of, or be excluded from, participation in or otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or service for which this CSBG funded agency operates. For additional information contact: Equal Opportunity Officer Ashley VanZant, 404 Polk Street Ste. B, Mansfield, LA 71052 318-872-0880. La Relay TDD: 711 “An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” “Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale is scheduled for Sat Apr 11 from 8am until noon at the Red River Research Center in Bossier City. For more information: http://www.nwlamg.weebly.com

Teachers are you looking for a meaningful history field trip? The Mansfield State Historic Site welcomes school groups of all ages. Advance booking required. FREE admission for field trip groups. Picnic tables available for lunch. Call 318.872.1474 to schedule a trip.

Red River Junior High will have their Black History Program at 9am on Feb 5. Keynote speaker is Charlotte Collins. 

Taylor Swift made history by becoming the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough has been named one of 5 finalists for AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Shough started 9 games for the Saints this season.

Joyce Fields James
September 27, 1956 — January 21, 2026
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11am at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Coushatta.

NAPA will be open until 4pm today.

Cancelled:
The following churches have cancelled Sunday Services and activities for Sunday, January 25:

First Methodist Church Coushatta 

Wesley Chapel Methodist Church 

First Baptist Church Coushatta 

Martin Baptist Church 

Fairview Baptist Church 

Open Door Fellowships

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 

Closed:

Red River Parish Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. All school campuses and district offices will be closed.

Riverdale Academy will be closed Monday, January 26.

Coushatta Family Medicine is closed Monday, January 26. 

Red River Council on Aging is closed Monday, January 26. For emergencies, dial 911.

Tyler Insurance Agency is closed Monday, January 26.

American Bank is closed Monday, January 26.

All BOC/Bank of Coushatta locations closed Monday, January 26.

The University of Louisiana Monroe will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) is closed and will reopen Sunday, February 1 at 3pm.

Louisiana Tech University will be closed Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27. Plans to reopen on Wednesday, January 28. 

The LSU Shreveport campus will be closed Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27.

All NSU campuses are closed Monday, January 26. Residence halls will remain open for students and dining services will operate on a modified scheduled.

Ochsner LSU Health clinics will be closed Jan. 24–26 due to winter weather, but hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Virtual urgent care appointments are available by calling 318-626-0037, with updates at ochsnerlsuhs.org/status.

Louisiana Christian University has decided to cancel classes for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. All campus offices will be closed. Hattie B’s will be open on a modified schedule for on-campus students.

All Bienville Parish schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Monday, January 26th. Monday will be a virtual school day. 

Natchitoches Parish Schools are closed Monday, January 26.

DeSoto Parish Schools are closed Monday, January 26.

All state offices are closed Monday, January 26.

All OMV customer service centers will be closed Monday, January 26.

Centenary College campus is closed Monday, January 26. Students should check email for updates.

Postponed:

First Baptist Women’s Ministry is postponing their gathering tomorrow, January 26 to February 9 at 6:30pm (tentatively).

Castor Biddy Ball moved Saturday’s game (1/24) to be played on January 31. Games scheduled for January 31 will now be played on February 7. 

NSU Softball auction, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed. A new date for the auction will be announced at a later time.

Updates will be made at 3pm each afternoon as needed during the Winter weather event. Stay informed with the Red River Parish Journal.

NAPA will have extended hours over the weekend:
Saturday, January 24 til 5:00 pm.
Sunday, January 25 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cancelled:
The following churches have cancelled Sunday Services and activities for Sunday, January 26:

First Methodist Church Coushatta 

Wesley Chapel Methodist Church 

First Baptist Church Coushatta 

Martin Baptist Church 

Fairview Baptist Church 

Open Door Fellowships

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 

Closed:

Red River Parish Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. All school campuses and district offices will be closed.

Riverdale Academy will be closed Monday, January 26.

Coushatta Family Medicine is closed Monday, January 26. 

The University of Louisiana Monroe will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) is closed and will reopen Sunday, February 1 at 3pm.

Louisiana Tech University will be closed Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27. Plans to reopen on Wednesday, January 28. 

The LSU Shreveport campus will be closed Monday, January 26.

All NSU campuses are closed Monday, January 26. Residence halls will remain open for students and dining services will operate on a modified scheduled.

Ochsner LSU Health clinics will be closed Jan. 24–26 due to winter weather, but hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Virtual urgent care appointments are available by calling 318-626-0037, with updates at ochsnerlsuhs.org/status.

Louisiana Christian University has decided to cancel classes for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. All campus offices will be closed. Hattie B’s will be open on a modified schedule for on-campus students.

All Bienville Parish schools will be closed for in-person instruction on Monday, January 26th. Monday will be a virtual school day. 

Natchitoches Parish Schools are closed Monday, January 26.

DeSoto Parish Schools are closed Monday, January 26.

All state offices are closed Monday, January 26.

All OMV customer service centers will be closed Monday, January 26.

Postponed:
Castor Biddy Ball moved Saturday’s game (1/24) to be played on January 31. Games scheduled for January 31 will now be played on February 7. 

NSU Softball auction, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been postponed. A new date for the auction will be announced at a later time.

Updates will be made at 3pm each afternoon as needed during the Winter weather event. Stay informed with the Red River Parish Journal.

UPDATED AT 11:30AM:

The RRPSO has confirmed that all numbers are now working. 
Call the Sheriff’s Office for non-emergency at 318.932.4221.
Emergency calls should be directed to 911.

Due to power outage and phone difficulties, the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office has notified the Red River Parish Journal that ALL emergencies should call this number: 318.766.1261 until further notice.

RRPJ will update as information becomes available.