Logansport and Joaquin recently united as sister towns, to help make Joaquinʼs Centennial Celebration the very best event that it could be. The Town of Logansport graciously accepted a request to be a part of the celebration by hosting part of the Centennial celebration on the Riverstage
On Thursday, June 5, the DeSoto Parish School Board honored the 2013-14 retirees with a reception held in their honor. The retirees came from personnel areas including educators, Central office personnel, the Transportation Department, Special Services Department, Facilities and Operations Department and Child Nutrition Programs
DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle recently announced a “Deputy of the Quarter” program to award deputies in recognition for their outstanding performance. Each quarter a deputy will be selected from each division, including criminal, civil, and corrections
State Rep. Roy Burrell (D-Shreveport) authored a House Bill 1142, or “Gwenʼs Law” named for DeSoto Parish resident Gwen Cox Salley, who died as a result of domestic violence earlier this month. Burrell stated that the new law adds stalking to the list of violations of protective orders and prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to protective orders. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Burrel
Joaquin, Texas will have an official celebration as they commemorate the 100th Birthday of the townʼs founding. The historic event will be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, with musical entertainment both nights. Vendor booths are still available for either or both dates for $25.00.
The Tenth Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival dates have finally arrived, with the celebration set for Thursday, May 29, through Saturday, May 31. This year’s event will consist of food and arts and crafts vendors, musical entertainment, dancing and twirling performances, a mechanical bull, face painting, and other activities.
The Louisiana Governor’s Games have been one of vision in producing one of the finest series of amateur sporting events that include slow pitch softball, fast pitch softball, baseball and golf. On June 14 and 15, DeSoto Parish will have their first chance to host one of the fast pitch tournaments that will be held throughout the state. The ASA Girls Fast Pitch Open Tournament for U10, U12, U14 and U8 Coach Pitch will be bringing their best teams to compete.
On Thursday, May 8, the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Foundation held their annual “An Evening for Heroes” banquet and awards ceremony at the Shreveport Convention Center. The evening not only honored the
survivors of horrific accidents but those associated with their part of saving the survivor’s life
Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle awarded scholarships to four DeSoto Parish graduating students, Shelby Hebert from Stanley High School, Colbren Thomas from Mansfield High School, Tabitha Averitt from Central High School and Leah Head from Calvary Baptist Academy
On Tuesday, May 6, Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne was present for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the El Camino Real De los Tejas (also called the Royal Road or Kingʼs Highway) signage that was being installed in Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes. He then traveled in his bus, especially decorated to promote tourism in Louisiana, to the Toledo Bend Forest Byway that runs from Logansport to the Toledo Bend Dam along Hwy 191 in DeSoto and Sabine Parishes. Dardenne stated, “The travel industry means jobs to Louisiana, and we ARE the travel effect!”
