On August 6, Community Bank of Louisiana (CBLA) announces the celebration of its 125th anniversary, marking a milestone that few financial institutions in the region can claim. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Mansfield, Louisiana, CBLA has grown from a single location in Logansport into one of... + continue reading
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THE PROPER AMOUNT OF SWEETNESS — Someone said to me last week, “You know, Kathy, you have just the proper amount of sweetness.” I was not quite sure how to respond to that, so I thanked her, chuckled, and moved on. Well, maybe I did not move on completely, because here I am... + continue reading
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness... + continue reading
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Chamber officers, members and the general public are cordially invited to join them for the Big Reveal of our 1843 Mansfield Log House Courthouse. The ceremony will take place at the old Courthouse at 401 Polk Street in Mansfield on Tuesday, June 23 at noon.The old log courthouse was originally... + continue reading
Please join Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the entire DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Jonathan Norwood on his graduation this morning from the Shreveport Regional Training Academy! The academy is a demanding 16-week program designed to prepare future law enforcement... + continue reading
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The North DeSoto Griffins hosted the Airline Vikings for a Spring Game.They rotated series on offense and defense did not keep score, however, one live quarter at the end of the game ended in a 14-14... + continue reading
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Caddo has always cast an integral influence on DeSoto Parish from 1843 starting when the northern half of DeSoto was taken from Caddo. Many important families of DeSoto have migrated and become... + continue reading
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The Mansfield Main Branch Library is celebrating Independence Day with a festive 4th of July display created by Mrs. Doris Ross.The display features patriotic decorations, American flags, flowers,... + continue reading
