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Grambling State University holds Memorial Rally for Trayvon Martin

Grambling State University holds Memorial Rally for Trayvon Martin

Community Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bonnet/Hat Parade

Community Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bonnet/Hat Parade

Gilliland Imaging Studio in Springhill, Louisiana is hosting a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt and Parade for members of the community.

The event is slated for April 7th, starting at 10 a.m.

North Toledo Bend State Park reopens its boat launch

North Toledo Bend State Park reopens its boat launch

Toledo Bend State Park near Zwolle has reopened their boat launch into Toledo Bend. Back in July, boat launches at the north and sound ends of the reservoir were closed because of extremely low water levels.

The South Toledo Bend State Park boat launch will remain closed until the boat lanes can be dredged by the Sabine River Authority.

Sabine Noble Sons Riding Club hosts toy giveaway at annual Christmas Fest

Sabine Noble Sons Riding Club hosts toy giveaway at annual Christmas Fest

The City of Zwolle, Louisiana in Sabine Parish's annual Christmas Festival is set for Saturday, December 17th. Members of the Sabine Parish Noble Sons Riding Club is among many sponsors for this year's event and as part of the celebration, members have been collecting monetary and toy donations for Sabine Parish kids.

With the generosity of the citizens and businesses of Sabine Parish, the Noble Sons Riding Club was able to purchase 60 bicycles to be given away during the festival. The bicycles, according to club members will be given away in a drawing for kids ages 5-12.

Sarepta Christmas Festival on December 10

Sarepta Christmas Festival on December 10

Sarepta will have its 2011 Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 10. Activities include a 5K run, car and motorcycle show, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, and live entertainment all day. There will also be a live auction featuring memorabilia from hometown singer Trace Adkins. For more information, call 847-4333.

"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

"Swamp People" stars to visit Natchitoches Christmas Festival

A pair of well-known gator hunters will take part in an annual Natchitoches tradition.

Troy and Jacob Landry, two of the stars of the reality television show “Swamp People,” will appear at the 85th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Troy and his son, Jacob, are alligator hunters on The History Channel’s “Swamp People.”

Mansfield getting ready for annual Christmas Parade

Mansfield getting ready for annual Christmas Parade

The Mansfield Alive Committee is looking for folks to take part in the annual Christmas Parade and Festival.