Today is the last day to pickup school uniforms from the DeSoto School Uniform Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 502 Polk Street, Mansfield from 3-7pm.

The Pelican Library will host a blood drive Tuesday, August 6 from 1-4:30pm. The need for blood doesn’t take a summer break! To schedule a time for your donation call the library at 318-755-2353. Walk-ins will also be accepted. Receive a LifeShare cooler tote and cool shades for your donation! Refreshments will be provided.

Single-game tickets for the 2024 Northwestern State football season are now on sale. The Demons, under first-year head coach Blaine McCorkle, will host five games at Turpin Stadium this year. Sept. 7 is the home opener against Prairie View A&M. NSU’s other home games this season are against Weber State on Sept. 21, and three Southland Conference matchups against Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct. 12), Lamar (Oct. 26) and McNeese (Nov. 16). For more information on single game or season ticket options visit www.nsutickets.com or call 318-357-4268.