Lifestyle

By: Carole Canfield

Because of the popularity of Steel Magnolias, BackAlley Theatre has extended the show to include Sunday February 12 and 19 at 2pm. The show is scheduled to run Feb 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, 18, at 7pm. Call for reservations 461-0202 or email: batboxoffice@gmail.com. The play, which combines humor and pathos, is based on a true incident in the life of author Robert Harling, whose sister chose to have a baby over her doctor’s advice. The play has been performed all over the world and the movie that followed launched Harling’s career as a writer.

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DeSoto Parish contractor, Reggie C. Roe Builder, Inc., was recently presented an award for his generous donation and continued support to the House of Hope, Inc. HOH, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that is nationwide. Each year, House for Hope, Inc. sells raffle tickets for $100.00 for a chance to win a beautiful home in the Shreveport area as well as numerous prizes that are donated through the generosity of sponsors. The proceeds for the 2016 donations were split between four area organizations that include Community Renewal International, Holy Angels, The Hub-Urban Ministry and Providence House.

By  Robert Powell

The Mansfield Lions Club welcomed Steve Brown as its special guest speaker for the January 10th meeting. Steve is the DeSoto Parish Administrator for the Police Jury. He provided the Lions Club with a "State of the Union" for DeSoto Parish for the past year as well as for 2017. Steve shared some of the many items that DeSoto Parish residents should be proud of from their Police Jury including: Assets of approximately $280 million with NO debt, and a $32 million budget for 2017 that includes road projects that will include mandated replacement of all stop signs, maintenance of all parish facilities including the DeSoto Parish Court House and all parish assets, and employment for the 100 full time Parish employees along with all the vehicles and equipment. The maintenance of the 800 miles of parish roads is a continuing challenge especially after the rains and flooding of 2016. There are 150 projects relating to the flooding of 2016

By  Carole Canfield

BackAlley Theatre has been transformed into Truvy’s Beauty Spot as some veteran actresses and a newbie ready the Robert Harling play “Steel Magnolias” for its February 9-18th run. The play runs for two weekends Thursday- Saturday with a 7:00 pm curtain. Reservations can be made at the box office number 461-0202 or at the email address: batboxoffice@gmail.com