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Wed
03
Dec

Get in the Christmas Spirit - 8th Annual Pioneer Christmas Parade and Trade Day

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Come get in the holiday  pirit on Saturday, Dec. 6th from 10:00am until 2:00pm as the Historic Grand Cane Association  (HGCA) and Becky and Don Bates celebrate our 8th Annual Pioneer Christmas Parade & Trade Day. Don Bates of Grand Cane has again done an outstanding job of enlisting entries, from near and far, for an all horse and mule drawn wagon and carriage parade.
 
Wed
03
Dec

Secretary of State Schedler to Attend Mansfield Female Collage Museum Open House

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Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler will be attending a Holiday Open House at the Mansfield Female Collage Museum, located at 101 Monroe Street in Mansfield. Museum Administrative Coordinator Barbara Valentine 
stated that the public is cordially invited to stop by between 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 7 to tour the museum, meet Mr. Schedler and enjoy refreshments. Make plans to come by and support one of DeSoto Parish’s historic treasures. For more information call Mrs. Valentine at 318-871-9978. 
 
Wed
26
Nov

Every Child Should Have Something "Under The Tree"

A group of civic-minded citizens met on November 5th to join forces for the annual Christmas toy drive. At the meeting was: Dianne Boyt of Dianne Boyt Insurance Inc., Gary Hobbs of Mansfield Police Department, Lynda Spivey of
DeSoto Police Jury/Office of Community Services, Samantha Millard of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Lynette Carter of DeSoto Parish Sheriff Office, Glen Colvin of Mansfield Elementary and Janet Arnold of Project  Celebration.
 
Wed
26
Nov

Team From Stanley FFA Named National Finalist in 2014 National FFA Agriscience Fair

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The National FFA Agriscience Fair is a competition for FFA members who are interested in the science and technology of agriculture. It is held each year during the National FFA Convention & Expo and sponsored nationally by
Cargill, John Deere and Syngenta. 
 
Wed
26
Nov

Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy

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Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy is pictured during the 2013 Christmas parade. He will participate again this year with candy to throw along the parade route
 
Wed
19
Nov

Logansport Water in Violation of Contaminant Level Set by Federal Regulations

Mayor Katherine Freeman has reported that the Logansport Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for haloacetic acids as set forth by the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40
CFR Part 141). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and require the disinfection of drinking water
 
 
 
Wed
19
Nov

Logansport Christmas Festival 2014 Promises to be Family Event Offering Something for All

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Organizers continue to work down to the wire completing lighting displays and tying up loose ends to make the 2014 event the best yet. “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe” is this year’s theme, and it will be filled with beautiful lights, floats, beauty pageant winners as well as talented musical acts. Both nights will feature fireworks shows. 
 
 
 
Wed
19
Nov

Early Voting Dates and Hours Announced for DeSoto Voters

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DeSoto Registrar of Voters Linda S. Lilley has announced the following dates and times for Early Voting for the December 6, 2014 election. Dates include Saturday, November 22; Monday, November 24; Tuesday, November 25;
Wednesday, November 26 and Saturday, November 29 from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM
 
 
 
Wed
12
Nov

Results from November 4 Election Show Several Headed Toward Runoff

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With political signs coming down on property across the parish, those of several will remain with runoff elections set for December 6. Some school board seats as well as a Justice of the Peace office will be decided on by voters on that date.
 
Wed
12
Nov

Bates Family Joins HGCA for Eighth Annual Pioneer Parade and Trade Day Scheduled for December 6

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Becky and Don Bates of Grand Cane, Louisiana, enjoy the unique hobby of owning and driving horse and mule drawn wagons and buggies. Over the years, they have owned numerous wagons and buggies and have traveled  widely participating in “wagon train rides”. Don has a long list of credentials that qualify him to organize and administer the event 
 

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