The students in artist Ron Kidwellʼs monthly “Paint-in-a-Day” class pause for a photograph, as they prepare for their Annual Art Show in the DeSoto Arts Council Gallery in Grand Cane, LA. The show will run through the remainder of January and all of February.
Bride-elect parent’s Dale andMichelle Burr of DeSoto Parish ,Louisiana are proud to announce theengagement and upcoming marriageof their daughter Jessica Paige Burford to Lane Keith Thurman,son of Keith Thurman and Rhonda Constable of Stonewall, Louisiana.
Pam Hesser, President of the Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, andmember, Helen May, were all about the Christmas spirit recently. The local chapter bought a Wal-Mart gift card that was earmarked for the “Under the Tree” toy drive, benefitting the children of DeSoto Parish.
If you have received your 2015 LSU AgCenter calendar be sure and take notice when you turn to the month of June. The photograph for that month, showcasing “Lily of the Nile” was taken by a Stonewall photographer, Ellie Cooper. If you would like a calendar, youcan still place an order for one
On Wednesday, December 17, the Mansfield Garden Club enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at the Country Lodge of David and Janet Calhoun on Lake Road. All the members enjoyed a potluck lunch with some really delicious food. Our members are equally at home in the kitchen as in our gardens
Jerry Griffin of Center, Texas was awarded the “Most Authentic” in the 8th Annual Historic Grand Cane Associationʼs Pioneer Christmas Parade. The award for “Longest Distance Traveled” went to Merle and Diane Cheatwood of Saline, Louisiana
With the Epiphany on January 6, or “Twelve Days of Christmas”, climaxing the Advent/Christmas Season, DeSoto Parish residents are ready to join Louisianans statewide for the Carnival season, ending with Mardi Gras, which is French for Fat Tuesday
DeSoto Parish Tax Assessor Anne Gannon and staff decorate for each holiday to the Joy of those that work and have business to attend to around the courthouse square. This yearʼs Christmas display delights both young and old with traditional Christmas colors and décor, highlighted with a whimsical snowman
