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For those of us that are fans of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss share excitement that the Town of Joaquin has selected that for their Christmas parade and festival, with a twist on words. VVhoville will be known as Ramville and all the Whos will be full of the Christmas spirit AND patriotism on December 5.

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For those that did not early vote in November, please make an effort to cast your ballots on Saturday, December 5 at your designated location.

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With careful consideration regarding the situation we have with COVID-19 and keeping with Gov. John Bel Edwards mandates organizers of the Stonewall Christmas Parade and Festival have made a few changes for 2020

Chairman Charlotte Byrd Newcome said, “We will not let COVID and mandates stop Santa from coming to Stonewall! We will simply bring Santa to the kids by going by there houses.”

With that in mind, the original Santa Parade will take the place of the street parade that circles around the North DeSoto School Campus. If you would like to participate in the event, decorate your vehicle and be festive on Saturday, December 5 and bring some candy or trinkets to throw to bring Christmas cheer to the neighborhoods.

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When we count our blessings at Thanksgiving the majority of us are safe and warm in our homes, surrounded by an extreme amount of food and family to share it with. Do we stop and think about how we earned the celebration and enjoy that luxurious freedom? Although we recently celebrated Veterans Day, we need to stop and thank our veterans that sacrificed so much in wars the United States has fought in off and on from 1776 until our present time. Most of them were only young boys and men that left home for the first time in their lives to answer a greater cause than self worth...the love of their country.

It’s been just a little over 7 years since DeSoto Parish lost our own soldier hero, Green Beret SSG Richard Lee Vazquez, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. What seemed like a nightmare that always happened in other parts of the United States, the tragedy hit home in our community with many family and friends affected due to the loss of one of our hometown boys.

Hannah Touchton, owner of Sew Unique Monogramming and Boutique, cordially invites you to come to her Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The business is located at 401 Polk Street in Mansfield.

Hannah said, “Come shop local for new arrivals, big sales, food trucks, giveaways, refreshments and more!”

For more information you can find them on Facebook at Sew Unique Monogramming and Boutique.

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On Friday, November 6, the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Mansfield’s newest business, Woodley and Associates. Family, friends, officials and the local business community joined Chamber members for the occasion at 101 Oak Street, which is close to the DeSoto Police Jury Office.

Popular town leader Norman Arbuckle, former Mardi Gras King of the Krewe of Aquarius, has been selected by the Christmas festival committee to serve as Grand Marshall of the 2020 Logansport Christmas Parade - “A Gingerbread Christmas”.

He was in born June 1935 in Fitchtown, OK and made his way to Logansport, where he attended, participated in sports and graduated from Logansport High School in 1954. After high school, he joined the United States Army.

While serving overseas in the Army as a military policeman he married his wife of 62 years, Jeannine, and brought her back to his hometown of Logansport. Upon returning to the United States (and still serving our country), he and Jeannine moved around with four kids in tow

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Mansfield High School Wolverine Basketball Player Trenton Colbert signed his Letter of Intent to play basketball for the LSUA Generals on Monday, November 9.

Colbert, a 6’7” Forward for the MHS team, decided to play for LSUA after visiting the school earlier this school year.

“I think Trent has made a good choice in signing with LSUA,” stated MHS Head Basketball Coach Chris Bush. “They have the best winning percentage in the State, and they have played in the NAIA National tournament for four years. Any team that consistently makes it to the national tournament at any level has to be pretty good.” Coach Bush continued about the CENLA school, “They also have a great Coach who pushes academics, community service, and faith. The focus on those three things will help to create better men and not just better players.”

In an effort to light up the city of Joaquin during the Christmas season, a contest entitled “The Great Joaquin Light Fight” has been established. Both residential and commercial venues are encouraged to participate. Registration fee for the contest is $10.00.

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On November 4, 2020, just before 1:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle, fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 175 south of Louisiana Highway 522. This crash killed 45-year-old Joseph Free of Pleasant Hill and 63- year-old Donnie Rogers of Magnolia, Arkansas.

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