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Wed
21
Oct

DeSoto Habilitation Open House and Fish Fry Fundraiser Slated

The public is cordially invited to an Open House and Fish Fry Fundraiser to benefit DeSoto Habilitation Services, Inc. on Friday, October 23 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. An $8.00 ticket will buy you dinner of catfish, potato salad, baked beans, dessert and either bottled water or a soft drink. Delivery is available by placing your order no later than 9:30 AM the day of the event by calling 318-872- 3255. 
 
 
Wed
21
Oct

State and Local Offices to be Determined on Saturday, October 24

On October 24, DeSoto Parish citizens will join voters statewide to determine who will be the next governor, along with the state offices of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry and Commissioner of Insurance. Runoffs are predicted in several of these races, with the final decision for offices to be made in the November 21 election. 
 
 
Wed
21
Oct

DeSoto Parish Chamber Welcomes New Owners of City Feed and Garden Center

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The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 22, for City Feed and Garden Center with the grand opening celebration held the following day. Those visiting the store were offered hot dogs  with all the trimmings, along with cookies and punch.
 
 
Wed
14
Oct

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Planned in Logansport

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On Saturday, October 24, a one mile walk and balloon release have been planned to raise awareness about domestic violence. Area residents are invited to meet at the Logansport riverfront at 8:00 AM to join in support of this cause, benefiting Project Celebration/Taylor House, which aid victims of domestic violence in various capacities.
 
Wed
14
Oct

HGCA to Host 4th Annual “Cruisin’ in Grand Cane” Car Show this Saturday

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The Historic Grand Cane Association (HGCA) will hold its 4th Annual Cruisin’ in Grand Cane Car Show on Saturday October 17, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This popular event will showcase antique, classic and street rod vehicles and tractors. Entries are limited to those that are model year 1985 and older.
 
Wed
14
Oct

DeSoto Teacher Named Presidential Award Finalist

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The DeSoto Parish School System was elated to learn that one of our own has been named a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Amanda LaFollette, a secondary math teacher at Mansfield High School, has garnered statewide recognition for her impressive instructional practices and student outcomes.
 
Wed
07
Oct

Over $5,000 Raised at Kiss the Pig Event for DeSoto Animal Services

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Wed
07
Oct

Mansfield Auto World Now Open as Marketplace Chevrolet Buick in Stonewall

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Mansfield Auto World, now doing business as Marketplace Chevrolet Buick in Stonewall, has been a GM Dealer for over 24 years to DeSoto Parish. They have now built a new facility in Stonewall to better serve the market and honor the newly acquired franchisee agreement for Red River Parish. The 25,000 square-foot Chevrolet /Buick dealership in Stonewall, features one of the only climate-controlled shops in the area.
 
Wed
07
Oct

“Fifty Mile Trail of Treasures” to be Held Saturday, October 10

The eagerly awaited inaugural “50 Mile Trail of Treasures” will take place this coming Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Interested parties have been contacting co-chairs Tommy McMellon and Julie Morris to find out information about participating in the first of its kind in DeSoto Parish and Eastern Shelby County. In the event of rain, the Trail of Treasures will be held on October 17. Last minute vendors will be happily accepted in any of the communities that are on the Hwy 171 and Hwy 84 route.
 
Wed
30
Sep

DeSoto Fire District 9 Ladies Auxiliary to Host Political Forum this Saturday

The DeSoto Fire District 9 Ladies Auxiliary will host a political forum for various candidates in the upcoming election to be held on October 24. The forum will be held on October 3 at Frierson Baptist Church, located at 299 East Street in Frierson. The meet and greet will start at 5:30 PM, with the forum to immediately follow at 6:00 PM. Each candidate will have five minutes to speak and have an additional five minutes to field questions from the audience. 
 

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