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Wed
13
Jan

Krewe of Demeter Plans Continue for Inaugural Mardi Gras Parade in Mansfield

With the successful Grand Bal now in the history books, other Krewe events must be planned out and Krewe of Demeter Captain Danny Procell has issued an invitation to all civic groups, clubs, school groups and individuals to join in the first Mardi Gras parade to ever roll down the streets of Mansfield on Saturday, January 23 at 1:00 PM. For the ultimate enjoyment of the parade spectators, the route is still being perfected by Mansfield City Hall and the Krewe’s Parade Committee, and will be announced very soon.

Wed
13
Jan

Cloyce Clark Takes Oath as DeSoto Deputy District Attorney

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With District Attorney Gary V. Evans looking on, Cloyce Clark was sworn-in as DeSoto Parish’s newest Deputy District Attorney. The brief ceremony was performed by Clerk of Court Jeremy Evans on Monday, January 4. Clark, who previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office, resigned that position last month and is ready to take on the responsibilities of his new DeSoto Parish office.

Wed
13
Jan

DeSoto Parish Bears the Brunt of Mother Nature’s Recent Storms

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During the recent surge of inclement weather, residents of Logansport and Longstreet reported hail any where from the size of a quarter to that of a golf ball.

Wed
13
Jan

Logansport’s Krewe of Aquarius Selects 2016 Royalty and Continues with Celebration Plans

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Plans continue for Mardi Gras festivities with the 2016 Krewe of Aquarius busy working behind the scenes to make this year’s event the biggest and best celebration ever. The theme has been selected to pay homage to our military as well as first responders…or anyone that is considered a hero. “Aquarius Salutes the Heroes”, is what participants should be giving thought to on who or what they want their float or marching unit to portray.

Wed
06
Jan

After Hours to Entertain at Krewe of Demeter’s First Mardi Gras Bal

The time is almost here for the Krewe of Demeter’s first Mardi Gras Bal that will be held on January 9 at the Clista A. Calhoun Center. This year’s theme that was selected is “A Night with the Stars,” and a limited amount of tickets remain on a first come-first serve basis for a few lucky people to grab seats to the first event of its kind in Mansfield.

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Wed
06
Jan

Town of Logansport to Move Council Meeting and Hold Second Annexation Proposal Meeting January 12

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To conform to the majority of interested parties’ schedules, the Logansport Town Council will once again meet at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 so that the second forum regarding the annexation of Logansport can begin immediately following the council meeting.

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Wed
06
Jan

“A Night with the Stars”

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As they finished putting on the finishing touches for the “A Night with the Stars” marquis, members of the Krewe of Demeter posed for a pictured. Pictured left to right are Pam Hunt, Board Secretary; Antonia Brakonier, International Princess; Fred Lowery, King Demeter I; Brenda Jordan, Duchess of Harvest; Danny Procell, Krewe of Demeter, Captain I; Lora Evans, Queen of Demeter I and John Evans, Duke of Spring.

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Wed
06
Jan

Sheriff Arbuckle Names DeSoto Deputies of the Quarter

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Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle has announced the recipients of the Deputies of the Quarter awards for the third quarter of 2015. He wishes to point out that these awards are to recognize deputies for their outstanding performance both on and off the job.

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Wed
30
Dec

Former Mansfield Resident Recognized as 2015 Living the Mission Physician at St. Bernards Medical Center

Dr. H. Lynn Wiggins, surgeon with St. Bernards Surgical Associates, has been recognized by his peers as the 2015 Living the Mission Physician at St. Bernards Medical Center. Each year St. Bernards recognizes a member of the medical staff who exemplifies the formal mission of St. Bernards – providing Christ-like healing through education, treatment and health services.

Wed
30
Dec

Banks of the Sabine River Overflow in Logansport One Last Time in 2015

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The Hwy 84 Bridge linking Logansport and Joaquin has seen the Sabine River rise out of its banks a few times in 2015. This Christmas day photo shows the riverfront road underwater, with the water continuing to rise.

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