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Facebook wanted works in DeSoto Parish

September 12, 2011 9:38 AM

MANSFIELD, La. (AP) - Social networking, meet the most-wanted list. DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Sgt. Chato Atkins says the Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week features that he prepares for the office's Facebook page have brought at least 10 arrests. He tells The Times of Shreveport that one of the quickest... more »
Wildfire forces evacuations in DeSoto Parish

June 21, 2011 6:15 AM

BENSON, La. (AP) - More than a dozen families returned to their homes late Monday after a woods fire in south DeSoto Parish forced them to evacuate, fire officials said. Capt. Charlie Metcalf, of DeSoto Fire District No. 8, said the blaze was reported about 2 p.m. just north of... more »
Teens killed in weekend DeSoto Parish accident

December 6, 2010 10:52 AM

MANSFIELD, La. (AP) - An 18-year-old from Mansfield and a 17-year-old from Converse have been killed in a weekend traffic accident. The accident happened early Sunday morning on Louisiana Highway 191 at its intersection with Louisiana Highway 763. Investigators said driver Jonathan Mann, of Mansfield, and his passenger, Evan James... more »