The beads have been hung, and are ready to be thrown as members and parade participants ready their floats for the 13th Annual Krewe of Aquarius Parade. This year’s theme is “Let the Games Begin”, with
King Robert Foshee and Queen Carolyn Foshee presiding over this year’s festivities. They have been busy making public appearances, along with mascot Mardi Gator, at
Around 3:30 AM on Monday, February 2, two consecutive calls were received by dispatch at the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s office threatening bodily harm to Judge Robert Burgess. To be specific, the bodily harm was to blow up his house. Around the same time fram , former DeSoto Sheriff’s deputy Robert “Robbo” Davidson received four calls to his personal cell phone threatening bodily harm to him as well. Due to the calls being made around the same town, officials believe that the same party may have made the calls to the Sheriff’s office and Davidson.
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Louisiana Concealed Carry Class Saturday, Feb. 7. The class is for those age 21 or older who want to obtain a Louisiana concealed handgun permit. The course will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. in South Hall on the Northwestern State campus and at the Natchitoches Shooting Range. The cost is $110 plus a range fee.Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Billiot will teach the class which will cover pistol s oting fundamentals, safe handling, use of force laws and related topics. For more information, call (318) 357-5682, (800) 376-2422 or go to ece.nsula.edu/non-credit.
The Village of Grand Cane Mayor and Board of Aldermen were recently sworn in for the 2015-2018 term. Pictured from left to right are Judge Robert Burgess, Alderman Rhonda Meek, Alderman Mary Odenwelder, Mayor Marsha Richardson and Alderman Mike Rives. All were elected with no opposition.
Todd Eppler, DeSoto Regional Health Systems Chief Executive Officer, recently introduced DRHSʼs newest health provider at the DeSoto Chamber of Commerceʼs regular meeting.
Representatives from the Minority Supplier Institute attended the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerceʼs regular meeting with Zazell of MSI speaking to the group of businessmen in attendance. They were welcomed by parish officials that are pictured left to right, including Stonewall Mayor and Chamber President Charles Waldon; Logansport Mayor Katherine Freeman; Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy; Mansfield Police Chief Gary Hobbs; Grand Cane Mayor Marsha Richardson; Zazell of MSI; Jane Leone and another representative from MSI that is unidentified.
Gone are the days where residents along the Linwood Avenue corridor have to drive to Stonewall or Frierson to dispose of their garbage. With the opening of the Linwood Compactor Site in Jury District No. 2, the 16th such site in DeSoto Parish, people in the area will save time and money to safely dispose of their household waste. The Linwood Compactor Site became a reality because of the tireless efforts of long-time Juror A. W. McDonald, Jr., District No. 2 representative. McDonald understood from the beginning that the site had to be close enough to his constituents for ease of access yet remote enough to keep from disturbing their quiet lifestyle.
Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is proud to join one of the fastest growing initiatives for the organization to date. “Paint The Town Blue” will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 across the entire state of Louisiana. The Auxiliary hopes to receive support from businesses and residents who will agree to display blue ribbons in windows and on doors throughout towns and cities, big and small. Brooke Lowe, Director of the Auxiliary shares that “after seeing the tremendous response for our sisters in West Virginia, it only made sense to create the same enthusiasm here in Louisiana.”
District Attorney Gary V. Evans is pictured removing the private parking sign outside his office on January 12, which was the day he took the Oath of Office. Evans stated that this would free up a much needed space for the public when searching for a place to park, especially when court is in session.
Mansfield Mayor Curtis W. McCoy stated that the Mansfield Water System has begun enforcing the Louisiana State Plumbing Code requirement that public water systems develop and implement cross-connection control programs this month. The purpose of these programs is to keep your drinking water safe.
