Burn Ban

The Red River Parish Fire Protection District has issued a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning due to increasingly dry conditions and the heightened risk of wildfires. Fire Chief John Woodfin cited a lack of moisture in vegetation and current fuel dryness as reasons for the restriction.

Clara Springs Fish Fry Aug. 28

Clara Springs Fourth Friday Fish Fry is Friday, Aug 28, from 5-7pm. On the menu is fried fish, coleslaw, french fries, hushpuppies, pinto beans, lemon bread pudding, homemade ice cream and a drink. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth ages 1015, kids 9 and under eat free.

RRPSO Deputies Receive Self-Defense and Gunfighting Training

August 17, 2026 – Over the last few weeks, approximately 40 members of the Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office participated in 20 hours of SSGT (Strategic Self-Defense and Gunfighting Tactics) training.

Road work continues on highway from Marthaville to Ajax

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $9 million project to overlay a section of LA 487 in Natchitoches Parish continues to make progress.

Baptist College Ministry marks 100 years at Northwestern

Northwestern State University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry is marking 100 years of ministry to students while beginning a new chapter under new leadership.The organization was founded in June 1926 at what was then Louisiana State Normal School.

JUST TALKIN’

It’s finally here… football 2026.Check out the Demons on Thursday night in Turpin Stadium. Game time is 7 p.m. and JT sees where the temperature will be in the range of 88 to 92 degrees at kickoff.

Senator announces new law to prosecute illegal aliens

State Senator Valarie Hodges, (R)-Denham Springs, announced today that a new law she authored that is now in effect will make it possible for the state of Louisiana to prosecute illegal aliens who enter the state unlawfully. The law became effective August 1, 2026.

Faculty concert will feature flute and piano in Magale Hall

A faculty recital featuring Stephen Clark on flute and Chialing Hsieh on piano will be presented at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/livestream.