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DPPJ to consider settlement offer on pending reapportionment lawsuit
MANSFIELD, La. – The DeSoto Parish Police Jury will meet behind closed doors Monday to consider another settlement offer from a group of parish voters who have challenged the reapportionment plan approved last year. Settlement negotiations have been ongoing since April. The Police Jury has rejected each one. U.S....
This & That…Friday, August 16, 2024
Due to low attendance, the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce has canceled their August Chamber luncheon Tuesday, August 20. The DeSoto Arts Council will hold their Annual meeting on Thursday, August 22 at 6pm at the Cook Hill House. Local photographer Greg Ellis talk about his process as he selects subjects, and captures images. Lite refreshments available.
Local teens benefit from unique Civil War program at Mansfield Library
In a unique program called “Stories from the Front,” local teens at the Mansfield Library had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of the Civil War through an eight-week reading of “Red Badge of Courage.” Mr. Nick Pickett, an Interpretive Ranger from the Mansfield Battle Park & Museum, presented the program.
Watch as Lightning Strikes House in Louisiana During Severe Thunderstorm
Thunderstorms swept across south Louisiana Thursday evening and some produced deadly lightning a homeowner in Denham Springs found out how bad it was after their home was hit by lightning. Storms can cool temperatures down during the summer months, but thunderstorms during the summertime can also produce deadly lightning and...
New island discovered off Louisiana coast near St. Mary Parish
Imagine being in a boat off the Louisiana coast when you see something that's not supposed to be there. In this case, an island was found near St. Mary Parish. But how did it get there? Just off the coast of Morgan City, a brand new island has appeared, discovered just days ago.
Experts explain 112% increase in child solicitation cases in Louisiana over past 3 years
BATON ROUGE, La.- The state of Louisiana has seen a dramatic increase in cases involving sexual predators pursuing children online. In 2021, there were 3,478 reported incidents. In 2022, there were 6,128, reported, and then in 2023 it skyrocketed to 13,644 reported cases in the state. That is a 112% increase in three years, with officials telling WBRZ that 2024 is looking to match or surpass that number.
National referee shortage could impact future of high school sports
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High school sports season is right around the corner, but there is a growing problem - a major referee shortage. Athletic directors at all levels have seen a steady decline in sports officials in the last 20 years. “It’s tough to find officials because no...
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