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  1. DeSoto man accused of filing false lien against deputyRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday May 5 | The Times

    MANSFIELD - A Logansport man who last year declared his independence from the state via communication with the state Attorney General's office was arrested Friday for filing a lien against the property of a DeSoto Parish sheriff's investigator who arrested him last month.

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  2. Justice approves Pelican All Saints closureRead the original story

    Apr 16, 2013 | The Times

    ... prekindergarten through 12th grade school in Pelican, in addition to laying off 25 to 50 employees, combining the Logansport schools, eliminating some academic programs, streamlining administrative staff and performing a host of other cost-cutting ...

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  3. Kidney recipient, donor mom share emotional meetingRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | The Times

    ... more about one of the lives her son Ricardo "Buck" Brown saved through organ donation two years ago. Wilson, of Logansport, met Dwanda Muse, who received one of Brown's kidneys on April 5, 2011. Brown, 23, was fatally injured in a trucking accident ...

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  4. DPSB closure, expansion must get court approvalRead the original story

    Mar 27, 2013 | The Times

    ... ntly can transfer upon request to Stanley High School, a predominately white school located between Mansfield and Logansport.

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  5. Pelican All Saints High School to closeRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 8, 2013 | knoe.com

    ... a construction project deemed not necessary. In addition to closing Pelican, the budget reduction plan realigns Logansport Elementary and Logansport High into one school, cuts out arts and music programs and eliminates eight positions in central ...

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  6. DeSoto board approves school closureRead the original story w/Photo

    Mar 15, 2013 | katc.com

    ... a construction project deemed not necessary. In addition to closing Pelican, the budget reduction plan realigns Logansport Elementary and Logansport High into one school, cuts out arts and music programs and eliminates eight positions in central ...

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  7. DeSoto school board approves Pelican closure, employee layoffs for 2013-14Read the original story

    Mar 14, 2013 | shreveporttimes.com

    ... future." In addition to closing Pelican and laying off dozens of employees, the budget reduction plan realigns Logansport Elementary and Logansport High into one school, cuts out arts and music programs, alters pupil-teacher ratios in some grade ...

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  8. Regional BriefsRead the original story

    Mar 11, 2013 | The Times

    ... meets at 10:30 a.m. today at DeSoto EMS Central Station. An update will be given of construction of Station 1 in Logansport, reconstruction of a shed from former Station 2 to Station 1 and drainage issues at Station 1. Additionally, employee ...

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  9. Community meeting tonight to discuss Pelican closureRead the original story

    Mar 4, 2013 | The Times

    ... Closing Pelican will account for 22 positions. Also in the budget reduction plan is the consolidation of Logansport Elementary and Logansport High School, which are recognized as separate schools although on the same campus, into a combined ...

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  10. Proposed Pelican school closure draws emotional crowdRead the original story

    Mar 4, 2013 | The Times

    ... Closing Pelican will account for 22 positions. Also in the budget reduction plan is the consolidation of Logansport Elementary and Logansport High School, which are recognized as separate schools although on the same campus, into a combined ...

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  11. Logansport to host sand bass tournamentRead the original story

    Feb 26, 2013 | The Times

    The 5th Annual Sand Bass Tournament is slated for March 9 out of Logansport, which bills itself as the "Sand Bass Capitol of the World." Sponsored by the Logansport Chamber of Commerce, the event will pay $12,000 to the participating teams.

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  12. Preliminary report: Man died of natural causesRead the original story

    Feb 18, 2013 | The Daily Advertiser

    LOGANSPORT -- Preliminary autopsy results show a Logansport man whose body was found in a ditch Saturday morning died of natural causes.

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  13. Old Spanish Trail Riders make their way through East Texas toward Houston Livestock Show & RodeoRead the original story

    Feb 17, 2013 | KTRE-TV Lufkin

    ... and the cowboys, cowgirls and their horses are on the way to Houston. It's a 216 mile, week long journey from Logansport, Louisiana to Houston and the Old Spanish Trail Riders are getting there one hoof at a time. At 8-years-old, Josie Malnar, is ...

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  14. Logansport man's body found in ditchRead the original story

    Feb 16, 2013 | The Times

    LOGANSPORT - DeSoto Parish sheriff's investigators are tracking down leads today in the death of a Logansport man whose body was discovered lying face down on the side of state Highway 5 north of town.

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  15. Pelican parents vow fight to save schoolRead the original story

    Feb 15, 2013 | The Times

    ... we are a vital part of this parish. ... We do matter." Artificial football fields at North DeSoto, Mansfield and Logansport costing millions of dollars was mentioned more than once. By contrast, Clark said he had to "beg" just to get two sacks of ...

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  16. Jena Choctaw Pines Casino in Grant Parish has 'big plans' for growthRead the original story

    Feb 13, 2013 | The Town Talk

    ... but are run on a different system. Previous attempts by the Jena Band of Choctaws to locate a casino near Logansport failed when the state would not sign off on a gaming compact. The tribe ultimately settled on the land in Grant parish, which did ...

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  17. Regional Briefs: Logansport Mardi Gras parade rolls todayRead the original story

    Feb 9, 2013 | The Times

    11th annual Mardi Gras parade rolls today LOGANSPORT - The 11th annual Krewe of Aquarius parade rolls at 6 p.m. today in downtown Logansport. Utilizing the theme "Kick'n it Louisiana Style," the parade will feature an assortment of entries. The ...

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  18. Deaths ElsewhereRead the original story

    Feb 7, 2013 | Zachary Plainsman News

    ... include her husband Gerard and six sons. Arrangements are by Blanchard-St. Denis. Educator, former NBA player LOGANSPORT - Services for coach and former NBA player Bernard Waggoner will be Friday. He died Feb. 5 at age 85. He was an all-conference ...

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  19. Times databases tracking hate in LouisianaRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 29, 2013 | The Times

    ... are in northwest Louisiana, ranging from the South Africa Project in Converse to the League of the South in Logansport to the Nation of Islam and Council of Conservative Citizens in Shreveport to the White Riders RC in Arcadia. Map of Louisiana ...

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  20. Region Briefs: Community input sought on school districtRead the original story

    Jan 17, 2013 | The Times

    ... to the public, Brumley said. Times and locations are: 6 p.m., Jan. 28, Mansfield Main Library; 6 p.m. Feb. 4, Logansport Branch Library; 6 p.m., Feb. 11, Stonewall Branch Library. Program on women soldiers Saturday MANSFIELD - Information on how ...

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