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03
Oct

Environmental Emergency in DeSoto Parish

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Since July of 2017, the Louisiana Office of Conservation has been engaged in responding to an area of the Wilcox Aquifer in DeSoto Parish with unusually high natural gas levels. New developments have led to a declared environmental emergency in Desoto Parish.

The area of concern currently is south of La. 3015, approximately halfway between Longstreet and Grand Cane.

An investigation led by Louisiana Office of Conservation agents determined that the pressure and elevated levels of natural gas in the Desoto Parish indicates the aquifer there is charged with gas.

 

Wed
26
Sep

Sheriff Richardson Gives Update on Current Projects

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Sheriff Jayson Richardson gave a recent update about DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office’s current projects at a GOP luncheon meeting on Sept. 20. He discussed current projects DPSO is working on, including the new substation in Stonewall, a camera system being added to the Logansport substation and new radio towers.

DPSO is making progress on their new substation in Stonewall. They have finished the architectural work. They have negotiated with the Town of Stonewall for them to move into the new facility, and they are still negotiating with DeSoto Parish Police Jury.

 

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Wed
26
Sep

Keachi Proclaims Sept. 23 as Edward A. Thomas Day

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In a time of segregation, Keachi Native Edward A. Thomas joined the Houston Police Department as one of the police force’s first African American officers. African Americans were not allowed to drive HPD patrol cars, so he was assigned to foot patrol. Although some people within the department tried to get rid of him, Thomas persevered and earned the respect of his fellow officers. After serving 63 years in law enforcement, the Houston Police Department headquarters was renamed in his honor.

 

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Wed
26
Sep

Mansfield Woman Killed in Crash

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DeSoto Parish–Shortly before 11 a.m. on Sept. 22, Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two vehicle crash on La. 175 just south of La. 3015 in DeSoto Parish.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Lincoln LS sedan driven by 19-year-old Kayla Allen of Mansfield was traveling south on La. 175. A 2015 Smart car driven by 18- year-old Kayla Ford of Mansfield was traveling north on La. 175.

 

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Wed
19
Sep

Keachi Honors Edward A. Thomas with Proclamation

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The Town of Keachi will recognize Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 as Edward A. Thomas Day. Thomas was a legendary lawman for the Houston Police Department. He was born in Keachi on Sept. 23, 1919.

During his remarkable life, he was drafted into the United States Army and served many years. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and then in 1948, he graduated from Houston Police Department Cadet Class No. 1. He was one of the first African American police officers to join the Houston Police Department.

He received awards, commendations and letters of appreciation throughout his law enforcement career.

 

Wed
19
Sep

Full-time Pediatrician Comes to DeSoto Parish

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DeSoto Regional Health System has not had a full-time pediatrician for several years. To fill this need, DeSoto Regional Health System has hired Brandon J. Salgado, MD as a full-time pediatrician to see local children.

Children are currently seen by local family practitioners. A fulltime pediatrician will give DeSoto Parish’s residents local pediatric access.

“Hopefully, it will allow folks to be able to bring their children from birth all the way through adolescence here to Mansfield rather than having to go to Shreveport,” DeSoto Regional Health System CEO Todd Eppler said.

 

Wed
19
Sep

DeSoto Embarks on District-Wide Smart Board Initiative

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DeSoto Parish Schools recently completed a 1.2 million dollar investment in its classrooms. Each instructional space now boasts a state-of- the-art interactive flat panel display.

“With this investment, we hope to augment the tremendous talent of our teachers and provide a technology rich environment for our students,” Superintendent Clay Corley said.

Installation of these boards began in mid-July with most being completed before school started. A representative from each school recently attended an interactive training session with a SMART certified trainer. Each teacher then returned to their home school and redelivered the information learned at this session.

 

Wed
12
Sep

MES Begins DARE Young

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Beginning this school year, the Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will start exposing students to the D.A.R.E. Program earlier than in the past.

 

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Wed
12
Sep

Insurance Agency Holds Open House

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Greenleaf Insurance Agency and Dianne Boyt Insurance Agency merged effective Sept. 1. Dianne Boyt Insurance Agency celebrated customer appreciation during their open house on Sept. 4 as a way to welcome their new Greenleaf customers.

 

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Wed
12
Sep

DeSoto Parish Police Jury Starts Initiative to Keep DeSoto Beautiful

Most highways in DeSoto Parish have some form of litter on the side of the road. While some areas only have a few pieces of trash, in other areas litter has built up over time. DeSoto Parish Police Jury is trying to do something about it.

Last year, Police Juror Ernel Jones observed that the parish was growing filthy. It got to the point where he saw trash and paper on the side of the road along almost every highway. Jones brought the litter problem to the jury.

 

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