Some of our top news stories from the May 15 paper.
New subdivision opened
By Rita LeBleu
Thursday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m., the public is invited to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Holbrook Courts. On Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the newly constructed 2,800-square foot French country style home with many custom features will be open for the public’s viewing. Refreshments will be served at both events. Real Estate Developer Harry Shaheen’s newest home division is located south of DeQuincy and east of Hwy. 27 in the community that is often referred to as “Perkins.” Read More
Four arrested for armed robbery
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8, a driver was stopped near Douglas Rd. and was held up at gunpoint by four men. These men took his cash, cell phone and a trolling motor. The victim alerted an off-duty policeman and three of the men were arrested right away. The fourth was picked up the following day. Read More
Youths going on mission to Japan
Nine Bible Baptist youth ranging in age from 14 to 18 will be doing mission work in Japan this summer. According to Eric Aultman, youth and interim pastor, he, along with Jake and Kristan Rainwater will be accompanying a group to help a mission family in Sakado-shi, Saitama-ken that Bible Baptist helps support. Read More
Local girl found safe after alert
First Call, the emergency ringdown system was used here Saturday, May 11, to locate a missing 16-year old. She was found quickly and unharmed. Read More
Golf cart ordinance adopted by council
By Rita LeBleu
The DeQuincy City Council met Monday, May 13, and voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance that will result in the city’s licensing and policing of electric golf carts here, possibly as early as August. Though discussion included amending the ordinance to include gas-powered golf carts and utility side-by-side vehicles, the council decided to adopt the ordinance as drafted -- electric golf carts only -- with only minimum fine tuning in the language. Read More
New road signs paid for by Tunica-Biloxi tribe
Four professionally manufactured roadside signs which invite motorists to visit the DeQuincy Railroad Museum have been installed at four inbound locations on Hwy. 27 North and South and Hwy. 12 East and West as you enter DeQuincy. The four locations are at the JCE Center near the UPRR crossing, Buxton Creek near the Golden Tiger Restaurant, the Haley Skating Rink building, and the western boundary of DeQuincy High School. Read More
