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Update: Train Collides with Truck in Longstreet Claiming the Lives of Three

Louisiana State Police spokesman Matt Harris reported that on February 16, at 12:57p.m. Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a crash involving a train and a truck off of Louisiana Highway 5 in DeSoto Parish that claimed the lives of two men and critically injured another. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Dodge Ram was traveling east on a private lease road just east of LA 5 when the driver, 23-year-old John Watson of Centerville, LA, drove into the path of a southbound Union Pacific freight train operated by 59-yearold Kenneth Charles of Humble, TX.
 

 

Wed
25
Feb

DeSoto Retirement and Rehabilitation Center Participate in “Paint the Town Blue” Event

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DeSoto Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Mansfield participated in the Louisiana Auxiliary of “Wives Behind the Badge” event that was held on February 19. The event was so popular within the Mansfield area, Chairman Brooke Lowe stated that the event will take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The auxiliary will have bows, Louisiana Thin Blue Line Decals, shirts and other related merchandise for businesses and organizations wishing to participate.
 

 

Wed
25
Feb

Angola Warden and LTC Official Speak at DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce

Angola Warden Burl Cain is flanked by DeSoto Chamber President Charles Waldon (left) and DeSoto Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle (right). Cain has announced his intent to run for Louisiana Governor in the fall election.
By: John Blanchard
 
The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce had a “double header” at their regular meeting on February 17 when Angola Warden Burl Cain and Dr. Rick Bateman Jr., interim chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College now head of area Louisiana Technical Colleges, addressed members and guests. Cain, said to be a candidate for governor of Louisiana in the fall election, and warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola since 1995, is a man who is said to be pursued by lawyers, emphasized “I see what happens with young folks without an education.
 

 

Wed
18
Feb

Lindsay Fox Named DeSoto Parish 5th Grade Student of the Year

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The DeSoto Parish School System is proud to announce its 5th Grade Student of the Year, Miss Lindsay Kathryn Fox from North DeSoto Upper Elementary (3-5).
 
Wed
18
Feb

Riders Prepare for 60th Old Spanish Trail Ride Trek

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On Saturday, February 21, riders will leave Joaquin, Texas for the 60th Annual Old Spanish Trail Ride, with participants departing for a 216-mile trip to Houston, as they travel down Texas Hwy 59.
 
Wed
18
Feb

MPD Working Internet Fraud Case Involving Local Car Dealership

According to Mansfield Police Chief Gary Hobbs, on January 15, Mansfield Police received a report of a fraud case at Mansfield Auto World. Investigators discovered that an unknown suspect had used two stolen credit cards to purchase a vehicle over the Internet.
 
Wed
18
Feb

Fatal Truck-Train Crash in Longstreet Claims the Life of Two

Louisiana State Police spokesman Matt Harris has reported that approximately 1:00 PM on Monday, February 16, two people have died from their injuries that occurred due to a pickup truck and train collision.
 
Wed
11
Feb

DeSoto Chamber Announces Date for 2015 Banquet and Awards Ceremony

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The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Board, along with Executive Director Brenda Hall, have announced plans for its 87th Annual Banquet, which is set for March 26 at 7:00 PM. This year’s event will be held at the Clista A. Calhoun Center, located at 515 Louisiana Street in Mansfield.
 
Wed
11
Feb

Sheriff Arbuckle and Chief Reed Honored by Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Military Related Employees

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Jim Hill. Area Chair for Northwest Louisiana Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which is an office of the Department of Defense, announced that on February 3, DeSoto Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle and Chief of Corrections Dennis Reed were honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of employees who serve in the Louisiana National Guard and Reserve.
 
Wed
11
Feb

Richard Burford Announces Candidacy for Louisiana State Senate - District 38

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Richard “Richie” Burford, two term member of the Louisiana House of State Representatives, and lifelong resident of Stonewall, will be a candidate for the Louisiana State Senate in this fall's election.
 

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