Red River 4-H still has mums for sale. You can purchase them today from 12-4:30pm at the office, 1919 Alonzo St in Coushatta. Mention a 4-H member when purchasing and they will get credit toward events and camps.

Cowtown Creamery announced a temporary change in hours. Until further notice, the creamery will only be open Thur-Sat.

A Parish-Wide Revival will be held October 6–8 at 7:00 p.m. each night at the Red River Junior High School gym. The community is invited to come together for three evenings of worship and fellowship. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. each night, prior to the revival service.

Red River High School Football will celebrate Senior Night Fri Oct 16 at 6:15pm.

The Red River Revel is celebrating 50 years Oct 8-11 and 15-18 at Festival Plaza in Shreveport. Make sure to take the kiddso to the Discovery Maker Zone, it opens at 11am. Free admission before 5pm.

Northwestern State University is offering a 16-month Accelerated BSN program at its Alexandria and Shreveport campuses for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in any field. The four-semester track combines advanced coursework with hands-on clinical experience to help career changers fast-track their entry into the nursing profession.

Big Creek Tradedays is having a closing sale Oct 9-11 and Nov 6-8.

U2s new album will feature the last song Dolly Parton recorded before her death.

The 58th Louisiana Pecan Festival returns to Colfax Nov. 6–8 for a full weekend of fall fun. The three-day festival will feature vendors, a carnival, cooking and pie-eating contests, the Grand Parade, an antique tractor show, live music, street dances, fireworks and more, with the Country Store and Pecan House open throughout the weekend.

Cato Corp. announced it plans to close 120 Cato Fashions stores by the end of the fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.

Beginning Oct 1, ALL 138 Sonic locations in Louisiana will sell the Blue Pelican Slush, a drink created in honor of the state bird. 100% of proceeds will go toward supporting the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation’s mission to keep Louisiana clean and litter-free.

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