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During their regular meeting on February 14, the Stonewall Town Council voted to abolish their police department with thirty-two visitors present ready to hear the council’s decision. Several of the visitors voiced their opposition of disbanding the Stonewall Police Department, asking that the council look for budget cuts elsewhere. Mayor Waldon once again explained that they had cut staff at the town office in addition to the Road Department and were operating on as few people as possible. Due to the non-existence of reoccurring revenue from sales tax, the town simply could not afford to keep SPD, with additional funds required for MPERS.

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DeSoto First District 1 and spouses gathered on Saturday, February 4 to celebrate 30 years of brotherhood. The original Logansport Volunteer Fire Department began many years ago, and evolved to its present day location and title. DeSoto FD1 is presently located on the Marshall Highway in Logansport. Beginning in the 1960’s it was located in downtown Logansport where the garage by Town Hall is located.

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The DeSoto Parish School System was well represented with great Student of the Year candidates from across the district. This year, the selection committee has named Hunter Bates, from North DeSoto, as the district winner. He will now advance in competition, facing off against students from throughout the region. “I’ve had the honor to watch Hunter realize his potential through both middle and high school,” said Dr. Cade Brumley, DeSoto Parish Superintendent.

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On Monday, January 16, residents from all over DeSoto Parish and from various walks of life joined to celebrate the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 13th Annual Breakfast sponsored by the Committed, Active, and Dedicated (CAD) Women of DeSoto Parish. The National Anthem was powerfully rendered by little Miss Carrington Hill. The attendees were treated to awesome musical presentations by the Mansfield Middle School Choir, under the direction of Kervin Campbell.

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DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing subject from the Logansport area. Deputies are looking for Michelle Curry Ford, who is described as a 46 year old white female with green eyes, short brown hair, standing about 5’2” tall and weighing about 140 lbs. She was last seen on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at about 10:00 p.m. in the Logansport area.

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Around 26 interested citizens signed the guest roster at the public meeting held on February 2 at the Stonewall Community Center. The meeting was held in order for property owners and voters that reside inside the Stonewall City Limits a chance to voice their opinions and ask questions about the future of the Stonewall Police Department. Mayor Charles Waldon opened the meeting by saying that he nor the council wanted to see the SPD end, but this was a matter of economics…the town simply could not afford the additional funds needed for MPERS.

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The DeSoto Parish School System was well represented with great Student of the Year candidates from across the district. This year, the selection committee has named Bowman, from North DeSoto, as the district winner. She will now advance in competition, facing off against students from throughout the region. “Lauren has a heart for serving others,” said Dr. Cade Brumley, DeSoto Parish Superintendent. “She has made many positive contributions to her school and community.

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