Bienville Parish Sheriff John Ballance and deputies will be hosting two “Cool Talk and Hot Coffee” events. 

The first one will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Gymnasium at 2249 North Hazel Street in Arcadia. 

Residents who cannot attend the first event, have a second chance Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at the Castor Community Center located at 111 Lodge Street. 

The events will focus on building neighborhood comradeship and strengthening the relationship between local law enforcement and the community. Topics of discussion will include criminal investigations, understanding the patrol division, corrections, dispatch, narcotics, and juvenile/school resources. 

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