The Red River Parish Library is hosting Games & Crafts Thur July 23 as part of their Summer Reading Program.

Riverdale’s annual ice cream social is scheduled for Thur Aug 6.

Rivertown Market is now accepting Healthy Benefits cards.

The 3rd Annual Bigfoot Festival returns Sept 4–5 at the Natchitoches Events Center, bringing a weekend full of mystery, fun, and family-friendly entertainment. From unique vendors and guest speakers to themed activities and plenty of Bigfoot sightings, this one-of-a-kind event is perfect for all ages.

To kick off the Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo week, the first event will take place Mon Sept 7 with a goat tying and cowboy triathlon beginning at 6pm in Ringgold. For more info contact Jesse Williamson at 318.423.0375.

The 22nd Annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival presented by Live! Casino and Hotel is Sept 19. This FREE annual event features local and national jazz and blues artists, great food, and local artwork in the historic Columbia Park in Shreveport.

JD Vance and his wife Usha welcomed a baby born earlier this week. The first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years.

The FDA has quietly apologized to Taylor Farms after reporting its lettuce was responsible for the Cyclospora outbreak. It has been revealed it was a ‘false positive’.

Congressman Cleo Fields announced he will not seek re-election to Congress but instead will run for state senate.

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