Books and Biscuits Book Club met at the Cook-Hill Bed and Breakfast in Grand Cane on December 2, 2014. Marcia Calhoun led an exceptionally interesting discussion of this month’s selection, “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks. Ms. Brooks is an Australian native that began her career as a journalist and has since become a very successful writer of historical fiction
Our culture often sees its artists as illusive dreamers with a gift; the gift of creation. If that is true, a lapidaris would be a true artist. Lapidary stone carving has lived for centuries and has now found its way into our hearts through the stone carvings that make rings, necklaces, earrings and belt buckles.
On November 7, area veterans were invited to a reception in their honor at the Logansport Branch of the DeSoto Parish library. The Logansport Friends of the Library were the hosts for the occasion. Susan Golden furnished
refreshments, with all present enjoying the delicious food. The ceremony consisted of Cub Scout Pack 33 serving as Color Guard and Friends President Pat Arbuckle leading the Pledge of Allegiance and opening remarks
The Mansfield High School Class of 1964 gathered on June 28 at the home of Judson Scott to celebrate 50 years since graduation. In attendance were 18 Class of '64' members, 10 members of other year classes, 1 faculty member, and spouses and guests
Linda Callia, DeSoto Arts Council Board Member, works on a very special display for the front window of the DAC Gallery in Grand Cane. The Byers’ Choice Caroler® figurines are widely collected throughout the United States and beyond
Anne Gannon and the late Phillip Gannon of Stanley, along with Ricky and Nori Arbuckle of the Bethel Community, would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Brook Suzanne Gannon
Church on the Rockʼs popular Drumline, Rock Solid Youth, will return to perform at the 2014 Christmas Festival on the Riverstage. The group is scheduled to take the stage at 7:45 PM. They are pictured above during their performance in 2013.
BackAlley Theatre has lined up some wonderful talent for its Christmas show called “Christmas in the Village” December 5, 6, and 7 at the theater in Grand Cane. The Friday and Saturday night shows are at 7pm with the Sunday
Books and Biscuits Book Club gathered at the Cook-Hill House in Grand Cane for its November 4, 2014 book discussion and lunch. After a wonderful meal, prepared by Innkeeper Debbie Carr, the club discussed “The All Girls Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Southern writer Fannie Flagg. Carole Canfield was discussion leader
The Kingston Baptist Church Outdoor Gospel Concert will be Saturday, November 15 starting at 3 p.m. with The Blake Brothers, a local favorite Blue Grass Band, under the Pavilion located behind the church building.
