Red River Parish Public Schools will welcome students and families back to campus during district-wide open houses on Thur July 30.

The Krewe De Khulu is hosting school uniform pick-up day Thur July 30 from 4-6pm at Red River Elementary. If you registered, you uniforms will be ready and waiting for you. If you have not registered, stop by and see what is still available.

The Red River High School Softball program will hold 2026-2027 tryouts for grade 9-12 Aug 10 from 4:30 until 6pm. Girls should bring their own gloves.

Natchitoches Chick-fil-A announced construction is underway for an indoor playground.

Shreveport Regional Airport announced it is beginning construction on an international gate. Rumor has it that the first international destination will be Cancun.

Ever thought about being a game warden? Well, now’s your chance. LDWF is hosting open house for you to meet agents and learn about the career, ask questions and get guidance on qualifications and the application process. Attend one of two near Red River Parish: Aug 22 Region 3 Office in Pineville or Aug 29 Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston. Get more info on the Facebook page.

An undeveloped plot of land in Kenner will become a $19 million concert amphitheater. It should be completed sometime next year.

College is roughly one month away and according to an ESPN Analytics’ Football Power Index ranking teams chances to make the College Football Playoff–LSU has a 39% chance to make the CFP and a 3% chance of winning it all.

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