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Colorful hot air balloons will be flying and landing at the C. E. “Rusty” Williams Airport on Sunday, July 14 from 4 to 10 pm in Grand Cane, Louisiana.

The excitement of these vibrant hot air balloons is a sight to see for the entire family. This is a free event sponsored by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury.

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The first day of summer and an Open House complete with ribbon cutting were two things that were celebrated in Mansfield on Friday, June 21. At 2:00 p.m., Mindy Runge, along with her family, friends, and the business community joined the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce welcoming Runge and her employees to their new business location at 513 Washington Avenue. The agency is conveniently located next door to Southern Classic Fried Chicken, and is in front of Just Teasin’ Hair Salon.

Runge began her career as a social worker after her college graduation, but soon became frustrated with that line of work, which is very tedious and stressful. She took the advice of a family member and soon began working as an agent. Runge stated that she is a second generation agent, and worked with family for three years.

The Mansfield Civic Group has worked hard to prepare for the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Mansfield Alderwoman Marylinda Green once said that they start working on the next year’s event the day after the current one ends. This year’s celebration will be held on June 28, 29, and 30 around the courthouse square. Festival favorites that will be returning include musical entertainment, food and beverage booths, information booths, and arts and crafts.

Musical entertainment is the focal point of the Juneteenth celebration with the best of the best providing DJ and live music, showcasing Zydeco Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel and Old School R & B/Soul throughout the weekend. The admission is $10.00, with children up to age 4 admitted for free.

On June 4, 2019, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office received information of possible improper actions of an employee. The employee was immediately placed on administrative leave and subsequently terminated for policy violations.

A joint investigation between the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police found that former Deputy Joseph P. Procell had arrested a female subject for an out of state warrant. During the transport of the individual to the correctional facility, it is believed Procell coerced the incustody individual to perform a sexual act in exchange for leniency.

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A special workshop was held on Thursday, June 13, for discussing rules and regulations that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury felt needed addressing. All special event organizations, including trail rides, car shows, and festivals, were asked to have a representative present for the meeting.

Police Jury President Reggie Roe asked Sheriff Jayson Richardson to open the meeting with his comments. He began by telling the Jury about his deputies’ recent experiences with one of the trail rides and the concern he had for public safety. Richardson said that residents were unable to leave their homes, and he had fourteen patrol cars dispatched to the area.

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