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Do you have too much “stuff” in your house and you would like a chance to get rid of it while making a little extra cash? The Ninth Annual Fifty Mile Trail of Treasure, which is always the second Saturday in October, will be held on October 14 with a rain date of October 21. The path of the continuous yard sale begins with vendors setting up on Hwy 171 in Stonewall, where they will continue through Mansfield. Pickers and treasure seekers will then find their way down Hwy 84 through Stanley and Logansport, cross over the bridge into Texas with Haslam and Joaquin completing the journey. Or, you can reverse the trail and begin in Texas, according to your preference.

We all have things that others might be willing to seek out as Chris Gray lost his life, and two other DOTD employees were injured in January 2023, when the driver of a logging truck failed to yield in the work zone, hitting two dump trucks and devastating the lives of several families in a matter of moments.

A section of US 171 in south DeSoto Parish is now known as the Chris Gray Memorial Highway, following a ceremony to dedicate the roadway to a DOTD employee who was killed while performing routine maintenance earlier this year.

their “treasure”. Keeping that in mind, we all have many unwanted or unused things that our homes overflow with. What better way to share them while making a little money on the side than to set up a booth on “the trail”! Items from baked goods to pets to collectibles to crafts are welcome. The old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” seems to ring true with collectors as well as bargain hunters. The possibilities are endless on what you might find in this fifty-mile trek.

Mansfield High School recently announced the members of the 2023-2024 Homecoming Court.

(l to r) Freshmen Aniya Walker and Chloe Youngblood; Sophomores Shasmin Norris and Germanee Robertson; Juniors Nakiyah Alexander and Zakhia Austin; Seniors Trinity Ford, Makayla Terrell, Journee Jones, and Zaria Pullen.

The Homecoming Queen and Football Sweetheart will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming game on Friday, October 27, as the Mansfield Wolverines host district foe, the Winnfield Tigers.

The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Opening of Faith Coffee House, located at 8264 Hwy 171 S in Grand Cane. All members, businessmen, friends and community leaders are cordially invited to attend.

Since the Historic Grand Cane Association first presented “Cruisin’ in Grand Cane!” in 2012, the event has proven to be extremely popular with the public as well as vehicle and tractor enthusiasts. This year’s show will be held on October 21st. Classic and antique cars, trucks and tractors will be displayed in historic downtown Grand Cane from 9:00AM until 2:00PM. The event is free to the public and is family friendly.

To participate, organizer and event chairman, Dianne Mason, stated that entries in the event are limited to those that are at least thirty years old – 1993model and older. Pre-registrations are now being accepted until October 13th at the reduced fee of $25.00 with a discount for multiple entries. Registrations on the day of the event will be $30. Twenty plus Trophies will be awarded in several categories. There will also be door prizes, live music, 50/50 drawing, food vendors, a “Ladies-only” drawing and so much more.

The burn ban which was imposed on July 26, 2023, by the President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will be modified and effective September 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

The modification for DeSoto Parish provides for anyone wanting to burn to contact their respective fire district. The fire districts will evaluate these requests on a case-by-case basis.

The President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury reserves the right to fully reinstate the ban at a later date if conditions warrant. Anyone having questions concerning this matter should contact their fire districts.

Fire District #1 – 318-697-5150 Fire District #2 – 318-933-8799 Fire District #3 – 318-925-0087 Fire District #5 – 318-6977304 Fire District #8 – 318-872-2453 Fire District #9 – 318-797-5673 Mansfield Fire Dept – 318-872-4246 If you are unable to reach any of your respective fire districts, please contact the burn permit line at 855-600-2876.

DeSoto Parish Schools is excited to announce that Jasmine Taylor, Math and Science Master Teacher at Mansfield Middle School, has been named a 2023 Exemplary Educator by the Louisiana State Department of Education. This annual honor recognizes teachers, teacher specialists, and school leaders who represent excellence in education.

DeSoto Parish submitted a recommendation for Ms. Taylor based on the following criteria: Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective and innovative instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school; Exemplary educational accomplishments and leadership beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession.

Individuals whose contributions to education are largely unheralded yet worthy of the

The following two individuals are currently being sought by DeSoto Parish Sheriff Investigators in connection with a recent shooting that took place in Mansfield. Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of either suspect. Remember, all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Frank Edwards Jr. is currently being charged with Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Possession of firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies. Shunski Travon Roberson is currently being charged with Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles.

If you have information to provide to Crimestoppers you may: go to www.P3Tips.com, call 318-872-3956, or submit a tip through the DeSoto Sheriff App. All tips can remain anonymous.

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, shortly after 4:30 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a UTV on LA Hwy 539 at Bobcat Lane. This crash claimed the life of 17-year-old Aubrey Hubier.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda UTV, driven by Hubier, was traveling north on LA Hwy 539. For reasons still under investigation, Hubier failed to maintain control of the UTV, exited the roadway to the left, and struck a tree.

On Oct. 14 voters are asked to consider four amendments to the Louisiana constitution. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released its PAR Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments. This independent, nonpartisan review is designed to help voters understand the issues so they can develop their own positions on each proposition.

The Guide is educational and does not recommend how to vote. The Alta and John Franks Foundation and The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation provided support for the report.

Here is a review of each amendment on the Oct 14 ballot.

Amendment Number 1 (Prohibiting donations to conduct elections) Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of foods, goods or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance of the law?