First Methodist Church Coushatta is inviting everyone (all ages are welcome) to join Wednesday Night Fellowship beginning tonight, Aug 12. There will be food, friends, and plenty of Jesus every Wednesday at 5pm. Kingdom Kids program will offer space for young children to learn about Jesus together, and the small group centers on intentional, biblically-grounded conversations about life as followers of Jesus. A meal will be served at 5pm. This week’s menu is pork loin with plenty of sides (and banana pudding for dessert) Come at 5:00 or whenever you can get there!

Be sure to look up in the sky tonight as Perseid meteor shower peaks with up to 100 meteors per hour.

Man Church at The Shop is this Thur Aug 13 at 6pm. Austin Eakin is the guest speaker. A meal will be provided.

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.

The Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd annual Red River Bass Battle Sat Sept 26 at Red Oak Boat launch.

The Natchitoches Chick-fil-A announced the new playground is open!

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walkernwill serve as keynote speaker for Louisiana Tech University’s Summer Commencement ceremonies Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. at the Thomas Assembly Center on the Ruston campus.

Move In Days on NSU will be Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15. Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 17.

Cowboy’s Quinnen Williams gets blockbuster $101 million guaranteed extension.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum will present Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of one of Louisiana’s most influential artists. The exhibition opens on Saturday, August 15 and explores the remarkable evolution of George Rodrigue’s career, from his early Cajun-inspired paintings to the internationally acclaimed Blue Dog series that captivated audiences around the world.

Kellogg’s announced removing artificial colors from Froot Loops and Apple Jacks a year ahead of schedule. The company will use fruit and vegetable juice to maintain the rainbow look.

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