Woman Church will be held Tue July 7 at 6pm at The Shop in Martin. Guest speaker will be Paula Callender. Dinner will be provided.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is offering half-priced admission to Louisiana residents in July.

Fairview Baptist Church will host a 50th Anniversary Celebration Service July 12 from 10am-12pm. Guest speaker is Dr. Drew Landry. A meal will be served following morning service.

Martin Baptist Church will host its 5th Annual Basketball Camp July 12-14 for students who have completed Pre-K4 through 7th grade. The camp will be held each evening from 5:30 to 7:30pm, with drop-off beginning at 5:15pm. Participants will have the opportunity to develop basketball fundamentals, build teamwork skills, and enjoy a positive environment. Free snacks and drinks will be provided each day. All children must have a completed waiver on file to attend. For additional information, contact Dan Dupree at (318) 464-5303.

Deliverance Temple Church in Coushatta is inviting area youth and families to attend Youth Explosion on Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m. The event will be held at the church, located at 1908 Jones Street, and will focus on encouraging young people through faith, purpose, and personal growth. Minister Jemarcus Latson of Deliverance Temple Church will serve as host, with Minister Michael Coleman Hicks of Mount Canaan Baptist Church in Shreveport as the guest speaker. Organizers invite the community to come out for an afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and empowerment centered on the message of Proverbs 22:6.

The 10th Annual Balloons over DeSoto will be held Sun July 12 from 4-10pm at the C.E. “Rusty” Williams Airport in Grand Cane. Gates open at 4pm. Balloons enter the airport & tethered balloons rides begin at 7:30pm. The balloon glow is scheduled for 8:30pm followed by fireworks at 9:15pm. Gates close at 10pm.

For the first time ever, Louisiana now has more registered Republicans than Democrats.

According to news reports, a New York couple recently had a newborn weighing over 14 pounds.

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