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Wed
03
Aug

BESE District 4 Representative Presents Update on LA Education; Common Core to be Replaced

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Tony Davis of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) District Four presented an update on Education in Louisiana on Tuesday, July 19 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Starting this school year Louisiana Student Standards will replace Common Core in our schools. Davis explained that over 125 teachers and experts came together for over 9,000 volunteer hours during public meetings to review Common Core Standards. During the review they looked at what was working and what wasn’t. Some standards were tightened up others were opened up but the result was a set of standards tailored to fit our state, teachers and children. It was estimated that about a 25% change was made to Common Core standards to create the new Louisiana Student Standards.

 

Wed
03
Aug

Dr. April Wade Was Named Head Start Director of Natchitoches and DeSoto Parish

by Natchitoches Parish Government 

Dr. Wade earned a Doctorate of Education from Phoenix University in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instructions. While attending Northwester State University in Natchitoches, LA, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with certification in Special Education/Mild Moderate in grades 1-12, a Master of Education in Supervision Administration of Parish and City Schools, and a Specialist degree in Educational Technology. Dr. Wade is also a former public elementary teacher and day care director with certifications in supervision of instructions, supervision of student teachers, nursery school, kindergarten, and computer literacy.

 

Tue
02
Aug

We Care Daycare Show Love and Support to MPD

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Mansfield Chief of Police and his officers were recently surprise when the children of We Care Daycare in Mansfield stopped by and surprised them with a candy bouquet as well as individual hand drawings that they had done to show their love and support for the local officers. Chief Hobbs extended his heartfelt appreciation to each child, as well as to the We Care staff, for their show of support.

 

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Wed
27
Jul

National, State and Local Candidates Ready for November Election

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As Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 approaches, voters will be considering their choices for offices at local, state and national levels. In DeSoto Parish, various communities will be deciding on councilmen, Mayors, a Justice of the Peace and Judge for the 42nd Judicial Court. Qualifying for Judge for 42nd Judicial Court are Democrats John Evans, Brenda Ford and Adrienne D. White, with candidate Amy Burford McCartney listing no party affiliation.
 
Wed
27
Jul

MPD and MFD Host Training Class with Life Air Rescue

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Mansfield Police Chief Gary Hobbs has reported that on July 13, the Mansfield Fire and Police Departments hosted a training class in conjunction with Life Air Rescue. Over 40 first responders from Law Enforcement, the fire service, EMS crews and 911 dispatchers attended the training where they were taught the proper protocol to follow when calling for the helicopter, the information their dispatch and crew will need, as well as the required space and proper set-up of a safe, secure landing zone.
 
Wed
27
Jul

DeSoto Parish Farm Bureau Wins 4-Star Award at LFB Convention

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DeSoto Parish Farm Bureau won a 4-Star Award at the 94th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans last month.
 
Wed
20
Jul

Qualifying Deadline Approaches for DeSoto Elections

According to the DeSoto Parish Registrar of Voters office, dates for candidates to qualify will begin on July 20 and end on July 22 for the November 8, 2016 election. They also stated that registration to vote in the November 8, 2016 election, which includes the Presidential race, will end on October 11. Clerk of Court Chief Deputy Susan Huey stated that candidates for local elections that will be qualifying for various offices include Aldermen for the Village of Grand Cane, and Village of South Mansfield, Councilmen for the Town of Logansport, Mayor for the Town of Logansport, Mayor for the Village of South Mansfield, and Justice of the Peace for District 4.
 
 
Wed
20
Jul

Mansfield Enterprise Former Owner and Editor John E. Blanchard Succumbs

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John Earle Blanchard, former owner, publisher and editor of The Mansfield Enterprise and Interstate Progress passed away on Friday, July 15 at the age of 94. He was a legendary businessman and historian in Louisiana, especially in his adopted home of Mansfield. Born in the tiny town of Epps in the lower Mississippi Valley on January 16, 1922, John was always proud to talk about Poverty Point, which has evidence of a human settlement dating back around 12,000 years giving it the notoriety of being the oldest human settlement in North America. His parents were the late Charles Ford and Mattie Peyton Blanchard, and he was the surviving sibling of twelve brothers and sisters.
 
 
Wed
20
Jul

Sheriff Arbuckle Announces DPSO Promotions

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Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle has announced promotions at the DeSoto Parish Sheriffʼs Office for three deputies. George Walton is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Michael Dunn is being promoted to the rank of Corporal. Roman Hanks is being recognized for his 10 years of service to the Sheriffʼs Office and being noticed as a Senior Deputy. Pictured Left to Right are Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle, Sgt. George Walton, Cpl. Michael Dunn, Sr. Deputy Roman Hanks
 
 
Wed
20
Jul

Mansfield High School’s Sedric Clark Named LA 2017 Principal of the Year

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In a celebration of excellence in education for Louisiana, the Department announced last week the overall 2017 Teacher and Principal of the Year at the 10th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Symposium and Celebration. The annual symposium is a day of professional development and recognition for Teacher and Principal of the year semi-finalists and finalists. The 2017 Principal of the Year is Sedric Clark, principal at Mansfield High School in DeSoto Parish. In his six years at Mansfield High School, the graduation rate has increased from 66 percent to 96 percent and the school has moved from a D to a B letter grade. Mr. Clark is quick to point out the success of his students is a team effort. These successes have led Mansfield High School to being recognized as a Top Gains School for 2015 and a TAP Founders Award Finalist in 2016.
 
 

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