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Wed
24
Dec

“Under the Tree” 2014 Toy Drive Deemed a Success

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Under the Tree 2014 is now completed. Toys, along with other items including clothes, shoes and food were distributed on Wednesday, December 17th. The toy boxes were picked up on Monday December 15th from the
local businesses that allowed us to use them as drop off points. This included: DeSoto EMS, DeSoto District Attorney, Carter Federal Credit Union, Dianne Boyt Insurance, Dr. Michael Huff, Mansfield Elementary School, Great
Wall Restaurant, State Farm-Mindy Runge, Charlie’s Café 171, Citizens National Bank, DeSoto Parish Sheriff office, Progressive National Bank, Billy B’s Café, Shell Oil Co. and CLECO power plant
 
Wed
17
Dec

Walter Lee Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charges; Resigns from BESE Board

On Wednesday, December 10, former DeSoto Superintendent of Schools, Walter C. Lee, was in court for charges of felony theft, malfeasance in office and public contact fraud charges. By the end of the day, Judge Charles Adams would have Lee and his attorney, Taylor Townsend, and DeSoto District Attorney Richard Z. Johnson, Jr., return on December 11 to conclude court proceedings.
 
Wed
17
Dec

DPSB Approves Motion to Call Special Election for Tax Continuation

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At the December meeting of the DeSoto Parish School Board, business was as usual with constituents addressing the board  and various policies to review listed. Item 9 on the agenda was the most notable entry that asked that the board vote to consider and take action with respect to adopting a  resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in DeSoto Parish to authorize the continuation of special taxes.
 
Wed
17
Dec

DPSB Approves Motion to Call Special Election for Tax Continuation

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At the December meeting of the DeSoto Parish School Board, business was as usual with constituents addressing the board  and various policies to review listed. Item 9 on the agenda was the most notable entry that asked that the board vote to consider and take action with respect to adopting a  resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in DeSoto Parish to authorize the continuation of special taxes.
 
Wed
17
Dec

Sheriff Arbuckle Presents Recent Academy Graduates

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DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle is pleased to announce and congratulate the recent academy graduates of DPSD. On November 25, five deputies graduated from the Caddo Parish Sheriffʼs Training Academy, with the ceremony held at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport. Pictured on front row from left to right are Deputies Aaron Anderson, Russ Jones, Kelby Perah, Shane Taylor and Black McCoy
 
Wed
17
Dec

Mansfield Police Department for 2014-15

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Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy and Mansfield Police Chief Gary Hobbs are proud to present the MPD officers, detectives and support staff for 2014-15. From left to right they include (on front) Det. Tamara Jackson, Officer Aljay Cox III, Cpt. Antoinette Turner, Sgt. Billy Locke, Chief Gary Hobbs, Off.
 
Wed
10
Dec

Landrieu Defeated Statewide; DPPJ Proposition Fails

DeSoto voters joined with the statewide decision to have new representation in Washington D.C. by replacing Senator Mary Landrieu with Dr. Bill Cassidy. The DeSoto Parish turnout showed Landrieu receiving 46.03%, or 3,917 votes, with Cassidy receiving 53.97%, or 4,592 votes. 
 

 

Wed
10
Dec

City of Mansfield Christmas Parade Set to Roll Down Polk Street this Saturday

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Santa’s Elves and the Mansfield Alive! Committee have been hard at work with planning and decorating for the 2014 City of Mansfield Christmas Parade. The annual event will be held this coming Saturday, December 13, beginning at 2:00 PM. Organizers invite you to come celebrate the Season with them, with the annual event even bigger and better than last year.
 

 

Wed
10
Dec

Under The Tree” Toy and Gift Drive Enters Final Week

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Believing our mission statement of “To provide Christmas presents for the children of families in our community who are in greatest need”, we desire that every child and teenager in DeSoto parish experience the joy of Christmas. A committee named “Under the Tree” formed in November and met again on December 3rd
 

 

Wed
03
Dec

Voters to Determine Run-off Winners on December 6 with DPPJ Hoping for Millage Passage

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DeSoto voters will once again go to the polls on December 6. This time, they will consider candidates from the state and local levels that are in run-offs for their seats. They also will determine whether or not  the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will receive the one mill tax that they are asking for with the funds going toward mosquito abatement.
 

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