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Local historian and retired educator Raymond Powell has announced his retirement from the Louisiana Teacher’s Association as of March 1, 2021, after 30 years of service. Actually, Powell is retiring from FOUR LRTA positions including that of President, Chairman of the Constitutional By-Laws, from the Legislative Committee, and from the appointed position of State Parliamentarian, a post that he has held for 15 years.

Powell was a 1941 graduate of Logansport High School and was the only athlete to ever receive a sports scholarship in Boxing. He attended and participated in his sport at Southwestern Louisiana University, which then had the “Bulldogs” as their mascot (before the days of the Ragin’ Cajuns).

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The Louisiana Department of Education announced the eight school systems that will receive $50,000 Fast Forward regional planning grants. The Fast Forward initiative is designed to increase the number of high school graduates who earn an associate’s degree or participate in a high-demand apprenticeship program before graduation. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved the allocations today during their March meeting.

In January, the Department released a request for applications to support the development of new student pathways as part of its Fast Forward initiative. Planning grants are being awarded to a lead regional secondary school system and its higher education partner in each of the state’s eight regions. The Department and Board of Regents each contributed $200,000 for the total grant cost of $400,000.

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, shortly after 9:30 p.m., the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Bossier Field Office (LSP/BFO) responded to an officer-involved shooting in Red River Parish. LSP/BFO was requested to investigate the shooting by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO) and Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office (RRPSO).

North DeSoto Upper Elementary 5th Grader Hayden Heaberlin receives his awards as his school’s Student of the Year in addition to winning DeSoto Parish Student of the Year. DeSoto Superintendent of Schools Clay Corley congratulates Hayden on behalf of the school board.

Cedetric Canada, an 8th Grade student at Mansfield Middle School won honors as his school’s Student of the Year in addition to being selected at the DeSoto 8th Grade Student of the Year. Superintendent Clay Corley presents two commemorative plaques to Cedetric to honor his achievements.

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At approximately 6:39 am, Thursday, March 11, 2021 the Mansfield Police Department received a report of a possible Break-in at the Pattison’s Fashion Building located in the 100 block of North Jefferson Street.

Upon arrival officers discovered that entry was gained to the building through a broken window. Blood was located on the broken glass and a sample was taken to the North Louisiana Crime lab for possible comparison.

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The March 20, 2021 election will be limited to two items including two special elections for the replacement of State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Board Member for District 4 and DeSoto Policy Juryman for District 2. All registered voters are eligible to vote for the BESE Board member, with only those residing in District 2 voting for DPPJ replacement.

The BESE Board election is necessary due to the resignation of District 4’s board member, Tony Davis, of Natchitoches. Those qualifying as his replacement are candidates Shelly McFarland-R, Michael Melerine-R, John Milkovich-I, Cody Whitaker-NP, and Cassie Williams-D.

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Following almost six weeks of improvements in Louisiana’s COVID case counts and a sustained decrease in COVIDrelated hospitalizations, Gov John Bel Edwards announced today that Louisiana will move forward to Phase 3. This will bring most COVID restrictions back to where they were last September. Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate, which has been in place since last July, will remain in place. The Governor’s new order will last for 28 days and will expire March 31, 2021.

Overall, Louisiana’s percent positivity for COVID-19 tests is 5 percent, one third of the positivity rate six weeks ago. The state has completed more than 6 million COVID tests and administered more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Members of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, local officials, friends and family gathered on February 9 to welcome Divine Beauty Supply as the newest member of the Mansfield business community. Owner Keshia Carhee is excited to bring her facility to her hometown. Pastor C. E. Thomas blessed the business, the building, Keshia, and those in attendance to begin the event.

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Front Row (Left to Right) are Julia Lister, Mattie Bushiey, Keaton Hughes Co-Captain, Jaylee Cater Co-Captain, Macee Henry, and Jaylee Webb. Middle Row (Left to Right): Cassidy Taylor, Haley Cash-Mascot, Brooklyn Bagley, and Ellie Anglin. Back Row (Left to Right): Emma Parker, Jessie Webb, Natalie Peace, Morgan Fenley, Abi Briggs. Not Pictured: Allison Gamble, Co-Captain. Go Rams and Lady Ram!

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Congratulations to the following young ladies that were selected to cheer for the Rams and Lady Rams in 2021-22. Pictured on front (l-r) are Addi Harvey, Molleigh Fults, Co-Captain Lauren Neal, Co-Captain JJ Bass, Kaylee Jo Oliver, and Kaylea Neal. Middle row (l-r) are Madison Fenley, Halle Bonner, Leah Watson (Mascot), Luke Hernandez, Ke’Maria Wilson, Brylea Scott, and Haleigh Lynch. Back Row (l-r) are Dixie Baker, Kaitleigh Avery, MaeLeigh Cummings, Paloma Salvador, and Emma Barton. Not pictured is Stormy Runnels.

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