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29
Jun

DeSoto Fire District 1 to Light Up Logansport’s Skies at “The Second Annual Rickey Warren Memorial Fireworks Show”

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DeSoto Fire District 1 Chief Rusty Canton and his team of firefighters will be lighting up the skies again this year as they present the Second Annual Rickey Warren Memorial Fourth of July Fireworks Show. The event has been named to honor the memory of one of their own, who was a very dedicated member of the Fire Department. Chief Canton said “The Rickey Warren Memorial Fireworks Show” is estimated to begin at dusk. Everyone is invited to come to the family friendly and free event. It has been compared to the size of the display that presented in Natchitoches during their Christmas festival.
 
Wed
29
Jun

Rainbows Show God’s Promise in Mansfield

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On Monday, June 20, residents and visitors in Mansfield were able to view a colorful rainbow in the late afternoon sky, reminding us of Godʼs Promise, “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”
 
Wed
22
Jun

Mansfield’s Third Annual Juneteenth Festival Set for this Weekend

The Mansfield Alive Committee has been hard at work and is proud of the entertainment and event schedule they will present for the Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held June 24, 25 and 26. The courthouse square will be the place to be on those dates with festival favorites that will be returning that include musical entertainment, food and beverage booths, arts and crafts booths and the parade.
 
Wed
22
Jun

DeSoto Chamber Welcomes Dunn’s Antiques to Business Community

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On Friday, June 17, the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Dunnʼs Antiques. The business is located inside the historic Hicks and Richardson Building at 8352 Hwy 171 in Grand Cane.
 

 

Wed
22
Jun

Louisiana House of Representatives Honor Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle

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State Rep. Larry Bagley recently led the House of Representatives in honoring DeSoto Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle as Louisiana’s Public Official of the Year. The Louisiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers nominated Arbuckle as “an individual who exemplifies leadership, ingenuity, and excellence in office.”
 

 

Wed
22
Jun

Sheriff Arbuckle Recognizes Deputies of the Quarter

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Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle is pleased to announce the Deputy of the Quarter Award recipients for the first quarter of 2016. He wants to point out that these awards are to recognize deputies for their outstanding performance both on and off the job. 
 

 

Wed
15
Jun

DeSoto Relay for Life Teams Ready for Saturday’s Event

On Saturday, June 18, DeSoto Parish residents and guests from all across our area will join together once again as they raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society with the Parish’s Relay for Life. This year’s event will center around the DeSoto Parish Courthouse square from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The hours have been modified due to the warmer June weather as compared to the early Spring temperatures. As in years past, vendors will be selling food, various snacks, beverages and related merchandise with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The event that was originally scheduled for April 30 had to be rescheduled due to the oncoming prediction of inclement weather.  

 

Wed
15
Jun

DPSD Honors Judy Freeman with Retirement Celebration

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Former co-workers and deputies of the DeSoto Parish Sheriffʼs Department are pictured with Sheriff Arbuckle at Judy Freemanʼs Retirement Party that was held on Friday, May 27. From left to right they include Judson Rives, John Cobb, Robert “Robbo” Davidson, Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle, Judy Freeman, Billy Spears, Sandra Prudhome, Patrick Cobbs, Carla Caston and Alan Bounds. 

 

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Wed
15
Jun

Amy Burford McCartney Launches Campaign for District Judge

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Stonewall attorney Amy Burford McCartney formally launched her campaign on Thursday, June 9 for District Judge in Division ‘A’ of the 42nd Judicial District Court. McCartney spoke to a crowd of supporters on the steps of the DeSoto Parish Courthouse to share her focus and vision of the judiciary and her campaign for judge. 

 

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Wed
15
Jun

Logansport Missing Person Report Ends in Tragedy; Benefit Slated to Help Family

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On Monday, June 6, Maranda Whitton was last seen walking down Old Mansfield Road in Logansport. This would be the last time that she would be seen alive. With family members and friends residing in the area where Ms. Whitton’s body was located, it is speculated that she was headed to her cousin’s home. She had been living at an area RV park at the time of her disappearance. The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Department issued a missing person’s press release on Thursday, June 9, asking for anyone who had knowledge of her whereabouts to contact them. The search began for the 5’1”, 100 lbs. woman who was known to also have ties in Joaquin and Shelbyville. 

 

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