This & That…Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Red River Parish Public Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences Apr 23 from 4-6pm & Apr 24 from 7:45am until noon. 

Red River High School will have a track meet Fri, Apr 16. Field events begin at 3pm and running events begin at 4:15pm. Admission is $10.

The Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce first Farmers’ Market & Makers’ Fair is Apr 18 on Front Street from 7am until 2pm. No vendor fees. Complete Vendor Registration here. Questions contact Brandon Baxley at 318.332.4159.

Red River Junior High will host a Carnival of Knowledge: Math & Literacy Testing Night Apr 23 from 4-6pm. LEAP testing information will be shared. Snacks, games and lots of fun!

Holley Springs Southern Methodist Church in Martin will celebrate its annual memorial service Sun Apr 26 at the 11am service. A pot luck lunch will follow on the grounds. 

Clara Springs Baptist Camp will host the 38th Annual District Eight Missions & Ministries Adult Day Thru May 14 from 10am until noon with lunch to follow. Blake Brothers in concert. The event is free to adults of all ages. RSVP to 318.352.4090 or office@districteightmissions.com.

A one night revival is scheduled for May 23 at 4pm at the Hall Summit Community Center & Park. Worship will be led by New Light Church & New Light Baptist Church. Speaker is Marvin Leleux. Bring your chairs.

The LSU AgCenter reported providing the local communities with over 8,800 pounds of locally grown tomatoes in the last 30 days!

Reports indicate Louisiana Tech and Conference USA may have reached an agreement that would clear the way for the Bulldogs to officially join the Sun Belt on July 1, but no formal announcement had been made as of now.

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries ratifies Declaration of Emergency for Chronic Wasting Disease.