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🌱 LA 155 is back open—see what changed on the Coushatta bridges.

Hey there, Coushatta! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • LA 155 is back open—see what changed on the Coushatta bridges.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PROJECT COMPLETE: LA 155 bridge replacements near Coushatta, Red River Parish (press-herald.com) — Drivers in and around Coushatta can once again use LA 155, as four long-closed bridges between Coushatta and Martin have been fully replaced and reopened to traffic. The $14 million DOTD project swapped aging 1972 timber bridges for modern concrete structures, with new approaches, guardrails, and striping to improve safety and connectivity for Red River Parish communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Coushatta. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Retail Shift Leader in Mansfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coushatta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Natchitoches

  • Natchitoches parish schools report drop in enrollment amid statewide population shift (ktbs.com)
  • Natchitoches School Board discusses implementing second round of layoffs amid funding loss (ktbs.com)
  • BPCCFEST to Highlight Community, Connection in Natchitoches (bossierpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coushatta

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coushatta

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.