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The DeSoto Parish School System has named its District Teachers of the Year. These three teachers, representing elementary, middle, and high school, were selected from among their peers to be the system’s teaching ambassadors. Each school in the system nominates a teacher to be considered for the district Teacher of the Year honor. Characteristics such as success in the discipline, commitment to the profession, student outcomes, and displays of public service are all considerations when selection committee reviewed applications.

“These teachers represent the deliberate work taking place in classrooms throughout DeSoto Parish,” said Dr. Cade Brumley, Superintendent. “I’ve personally visited each of their classrooms and can vouch for the manner in which they effectively engage students in the learning process, build relationships, and achieve desired student results.”

At the March 7 meeting of the DeSoto Parish School Board, North DeSoto High School athlete Chase Bates was honored, with family, friends and NDHS staff there to support him as he was recognized. Chase is the first Louisiana State Wrestling Champ in North DeSoto history. The wrestling team as a whole concluded a successful season with the District 1-4A Title, a 3rd Place at Regionals; a 5th Place finish at Lone Survivor, a 2nd Place finish in the Ark-La-Tex Duals and a 3rd Place finish at Riot on the Red. Chase himself is credited with 67 pins and 100 wins for the year. The team has only been competing for about two years under the instruction of Coach Caleb Guidry, who stated that interest in their wrestling program has really increased with student participation as well as developing a fan base with Griffin supporters.

Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle has reported that the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office has awarded Hilbert and Mary Dal-Santo with the Reserve and Auxiliary 2016 2nd half recognition award. Mr. and Mrs. Dal-Santo are part of the volunteer Auxiliary unit. They have both acted as a staple in the unit and regularly go out on patrols checking on elderly and the community.

Arbuckle stated, “We appreciate the work Mr. and Mrs. Dal-Santo have done for the local communities and Sheriff’s Office. We are proud to be able to present this award in recognition for their selfless acts.”

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Louisiana’s Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers has named Worlita Williams as the State’s School Social Worker of the Year. Each year, the organization selects one of its members for the honor based on their commitment to the highest professional standards, creative leadership in the field, and service to community. Williams, a social worker within the DeSoto Parish School System, is well respected both within and outside the school district for her excellence in those areas.

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Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle has reported of an arrest following an investigation into the possession of child pornography

On February 17, 2017, a concerned subject contacted the investigations division in reference to possible inappropriate contact on school property between a youth minister and a juvenile. An investigation was opened and detectives learned the suspected juvenile was actually a young adult. During the investigation, investigators learned the contact had not been on school property. Detectives located child pornography on cellular devices belonging to both individuals.

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As the ten day special session comes to a close, House Republicans are claiming the session was a victory for their ideals.

"With the passage of Speaker Barras' Bond Redemption resolution, House Republicans have instituted one of the most important budget reforms that has been passed in more than a decade," Chairman of the House Republican Delegation Lance Harris (R-Alexandria) said. "This resolution could ensure up to $90 million is freed up in the state's general fund every fiscal year going forward."

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Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle and Mansfield Police Chief Gary Hobbs have reported an arrest following an investigation into a shooting on Canary Street in Mansfield. At about 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 26, 2017, a subject approached a residence on Canary Street and began vandalizing a vehicle. The homeowner had previous issues with vandalism and noticed the subject outside of his residence.

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DeSoto Fire District 1 Chief Rusty Canton has announced that DFD1 will host a blood drive for Jody and Veronica Warren, and their newborn premie, Riley Jane, on Saturday, March 11 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in DFD1’s Training Room. The fire station is located at 300 Marshall Road in Logansport. Riley has two older sisters, Bentley and Keleigh, who are so proud of their little sister. Veronica had been hospitalized during the month of February as a result of complications with her pregnancy.

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If you are a lover of sports and the Lord, then you will be the perfect fit for the local Chapter of the Adult Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The group’s regular meeting time is on the first Friday of the month at 12:00 PM at the DeSoto Regional Health Center’s Conference Room, which is conveniently located adjacent to the cafeteria. Meals are a Dutch Treat option for those wishing to dine. Terry Slack is the Northwest Louisiana and State FCA Director, with Peggy Slack serving as Administrative Assistant. Lynn Mitchell and Hayden Slack serve as Northwest Louisiana Area Representatives.

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On February 15, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the regional Federal Aviation Administration office (FAA) regarding a missing helicopter. Reportedly, the helicopter had left the Shreveport Downtown Airport in route to Center, Texas around 12:00 AM but had failed to reach its destination. The FAA advised based off of information available to them when contact was lost with the aircraft around 12:20 AM. 

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