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On October 17, it was Logansport Mayor Katherine Freeman’s turn to host the DeSoto Parish Mayors’ Quarterly Meeting. At each of these meetings the mayors, councilmen and clerks share information regarding their communities, the parish, state and economic development for the area.

At the October 18 meeting of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, candidates for 42nd Judicial Court-District A were invited to speak to the members and guests present. The four candidates drew numbers to determine the speaking order, which resulted in John Evans speaking first, followed by Adrienne White, Amy Burford McCartney and Brenda Ford. Each introduced themselves and gave a synopsis of their family history, education, work history and why they felt they were the best candidate to fill the position of Judge for the remainder of Robert Burgess’ term.

Louisiana voters will be asked to decide on six proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution on the November 8 ballot. This guide to the 2016 Constitutional Amendments is to help provide a brief review of each item in the order they will appear on the ballot. These proposals were approved by legislators during the 2015-16 regular sessions. As required for passage of constitutional amendments, each bill received at least a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. The governor cannot veto proposals for constitutional amendments.