Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Coushatta was a busy one. In addition to the church honoring moms with brunch and special Mother’s Day gifts, the church also honored nine graduates during the morning service.

Kindergarten graduates at Red River Elementary are Andrew Frederick and Christian Wise. Slate Woodard is a Riverdale Academy kindergarten graduate.

High school graduates and their schools are: Ashton Almond, Riverdale Academy: Ashton plans to attend electrician school at Northwest Louisiana Technical and Community College in Minden.  Mary Claire Jones, Riverdale Academy: Mary Claire will continue her education at Northwestern State University and study nursing. Jenna Mills, who was homeschooled, received her diploma from Saints Christian Academy.  Jenna plans to attend nail tech school.  Ben Moseley, Riverdale Academy: Ben plans to attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in Minden and obtain an associate degree in instrumentation technology.

College graduates and their colleges are: Parker Almond, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University. Parker will work in the family business, Almond Bros Lumber Co. Timothy Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Business from Northwestern State University. Timothy will teach and coach at Red River High in Coushatta starting this fall.

Bro Cory Tucker, First Baptist Coushatta pastor, introduced the graduates while chairman of the deacons, Randy Thomas, Jr, presented them with special gifts including Bibles.