Mark your calendars for the 2026 4-H & FFA Bash on the Bayou on Saturday, Sept. 12! Louisiana 4-H and FFA members, leaders, alumni and supporters are invited to gather in Baton Rouge for the annual Bash on the Bayou tailgate before the 6:30 p.m. matchup between the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Tiger Stadium. The family-friendly event features food, fellowship and school spirit, with discounted game tickets available through local 4-H offices. For more information or to purchase discounted tickets, contact the Red River Parish 4-H Office.

The Riverdale Academy Ice Cream Social is Thur Aug 6 from 5-7pm. Meet in the gym at 6pm for a cheer performance and principal address.

East Point Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2570 Hwy 71, invites the community to Wednesday Mid-day Sunday School Class beginning Aug 5 at 12pm. Lunch will be provided. The lesson will be shared by Cleve Miller and Mary Marston. The class will last 13 weeks.

Clara Springs Fourth Friday Fish Fry Fri Aug 28 from 5-7pm. Dinner includes all you can eat fried fish, coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies, pinto beans, lemon bread pudding, homemade ice cream and a drink. $15 for adults, $10 kids 10-15, kids 9 & under eat free. First Baptist Mansfield will host.

Daylight Savings Time to end Nov 1 unless Senate approves bill.

According to new federal data, marijuana has officially surpassed alchohol and cigarettes as the most-used daily substance among US adults, finding 21.4 million Americans used it daily.