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Feb

Rougarou Press To Publish Jann Franklin’s Third Small Town Cozy Mystery Mardi Gras And Mayhem

Rougarou Press To Publish Jann Franklin’s Third Small Town Cozy Mystery Mardi Gras And Mayhem
Rougarou Press To Publish Jann Franklin’s Third Small Town Cozy Mystery Mardi Gras And Mayhem

Rougarou Press is excited to announce the release of “Mardi Gras and Mayhem”, the fourth book in Jann Franklin’s Small Town Girl Mystery Series, on February 5, 2024.

Just a fun girls’ weekend in New Orleans during Mardi Gras...except for the murders.

Chantilly Romero held an important place as a mover and a shaker within the New Orleans business world. An upstanding member of the community, everyone admired and respected her.

But she had her secrets. Did she run an illegal high-stakes poker game out of her whiskey distillery? Had her bodyguard committed a few dastardly deeds, so Chantilly could profit? Did Chantilly’s husband die by his own hand, or did she help him along to the pearly gates?

Regardless, the police never found proof of any wrong doing. Did someone take matters into their own hands?

This book is the fourth of the Small-Town Girl Mystery Series.

Thu
25
Jan

Krewe of Demeter’s Mardi Gras Parade on January 28

Krewe of Demeter’s Mardi Gras Parade on January 28

The Krewe of Demeter will take a different route this year for their parade. The parade will roll at 3:00 p.m. and will take place around the C. E. “Rusty” Williams Airport and end at the DeSoto Parish Baseball/Softball fields on Industrial Drive in Grand Cane. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be members of VFW #4586. Vendors will be on site, so grad the kids, chairs, bags to hold your throws, your bikes and grills. Be ready to let the good times roll!

Thu
25
Jan

McCullough Lawson Signs Intent with Millsaps College

McCullough Lawson Signs Intent with Millsaps College

McCullough Lawson, a 2024 graduate of Loyola College Prep in Shreveport recently signed her intent to play volleyball for Millsaps College in Jackson, MS.

McCullough is the daughter of Timothy and Allyson Lawson of Shreveport, granddaughter of Becky Lawson and the late Herman Lawson of Mansfield, and the granddaughter of Robert and Susie Powell of Shreveport. She is the great-granddaughter of Raymond Powell and the late Evelyn Powell of Mansfield.

Thu
25
Jan

BESE Reappoints Dr. Cade Brumley as Louisiana State Superintendent

BESE Reappoints Dr. Cade Brumley as Louisiana State Superintendent

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) unanimously voted today to reappoint Dr. Cade Brumley as Louisiana State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Brumley has served as State Superintendent since 2020 through a period that has included unprecedented disruptions, from the global pandemic to historically active hurricane seasons. Despite challenges, Louisiana education has progressed on both state and national measurements.

“Dr. Brumley’s leadership has been instrumental in the improved academic outcomes Louisiana has made in recent years,” said BESE President Ronnie Morris. “We look forward to our continued collaboration as we continue to raise the bar for Louisiana students.”

Thu
25
Jan

Louisiana Travel Association congratulates 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy

Louisiana Travel Association congratulates 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy

(LTLA) graduates and welcomes future class; DeSoto’s Charlotte Miller Included in Class of 2024 New Orleans, La. (Jan. 16, 2024) – During its Annual Meeting this week, the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced their 2023 LTLA graduates, who have successfully completed LTA’s training program to continue educating the next generation of tourism professionals.

“As we applaud our graduating class, we can’t help but be proud of each of their bright futures ahead. Throughout this program, each candidate has shown immense growth and passion for the tourism industry,” said Chris Landry, LTA President and CEO. “We are excited to welcome the next class of leaders in the tourism industry and look forward to watching our graduates continue to develop in their careers.”

Thu
18
Jan

DeSoto First Responders Work Together in Preparation of Emergency Situation

DeSoto First Responders Work Together in Preparation of Emergency Situation

We always love to share these moments when all of the first responder teams/agencies from across the parish are represented. All teamed up for a planning and preparation briefing on the winter storm headed to our area. Rest assured, all hands are on deck for any possibility. We thank all of our area first responders for their hard work before, during, and after such events. Please keep them in your prayers in the coming days.

Thu
18
Jan

Message from the DeSoto Parish Police Jury Administrator

Message from the DeSoto Parish Police Jury Administrator

With 2023 behind us and 2024 just beginning, I look forward to great things from the DeSoto Parish Police Jury and for the constituents of DeSoto Parish. 2023 ended with several road projects getting completed and nearing completion, new inventory scale construction at the Road Department, new construction beginning at the Mundy Landfill, $1.6 million dollars in funding from the states capital outlay program dedicated to roads and the completion of a new boat ramp at Garrett Park in partnership with the Sabine River Authority and the Town of Logansport, among other smaller no less important projects.

Thu
18
Jan

Drug Bust in Logansport Nets Drugs, Cash, Clandestine Lab Equipment, Vehicles and Weapons

Drug Bust in Logansport Nets Drugs, Cash, Clandestine Lab Equipment, Vehicles and Weapons
Drug Bust in Logansport Nets Drugs, Cash, Clandestine Lab Equipment, Vehicles and Weapons
Drug Bust in Logansport Nets Drugs, Cash, Clandestine Lab Equipment, Vehicles and Weapons

Narcotics agents with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office recently executed search warrant at 299 East Street in Logansport that led to arrests of Reagan Golden (28yo W/M of Logansport) and Gina Bylock (33yo W/F of Logansport) on January 11, 2024.

Items seized during this search consisted of 1.4 pounds of meth, vehicles, cash, weapons, body armor, gas masks and clandestine lab equipment.

This is an ongoing investigation that may lead to further arrests and/or information. DPSO has no further information to provide at this moment in time.

Thu
18
Jan

Following Community Survey, DPSB Calls for April Election for New Bond Proposal Regarding North Desoto Schools

Following Community Survey, DPSB Calls for April Election for New Bond Proposal Regarding North Desoto Schools

At their first meeting of 2024, the DeSoto Parish School Board unanimously approved placing a bond measure on the ballot for the April 27, 2024 election, with a revised plan to address growth in the North DeSoto area.

Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto Schools) rejected a bond proposal for capital improvements in a November 2023 election, and because of the urgency of overcrowding and growing enrollment, the Board has approved a revised plan for voters to consider. In a survey that saw input from more than 600 residents of District 2, 78% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the Board needs to do something about the growth in the North DeSoto area.

Thu
18
Jan

Convicted Child Killer Brian Horn to Return to Death Row

Convicted Child Killer Brian Horn to Return to Death Row

Due to the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling that overturned child murderer Brian Horn’s death sentence, he was in court on January 11, 2024 and received the same sentence, once again. The courtroom was filled with 12-yearold murder victim Justin Bloxom’s family and friends who remained silent, but relieved, upon hearing Judge Amy Burford McCartney’s formal sentencing of Horn.

Horn, who was clad in orange and shackled at his waist and ankles, was quickly removed from the courtroom with DeSoto Parish deputies and state prison guards surrounding him. As McCartney told Horn to stand as she read the sentencing document, guards and deputies had already taken positions in the courtroom.

While Horn left the DeSoto Parish Courthouse en route back to a death row cell at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, his execution date will not be set until his appeals process is exhausted.

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