According to DeSoto Parish Police Jury President Trina Boyd-Simpson, a parish-wide burn ban has been issued as of Monday, July 27, 2026. The ban will continue until notices are posted or announced by area media.According to the order, anyone violating the burn ban will be subject to the maximum... + continue reading
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Ask Rusty — When Should My Wife File for Spouse Benefits?Dear Rusty: My wife is 66 (born February 1960) and started taking Social Security retirement benefits just over one year ago at age 65. She was a stay-at-home Mom for most of her adult life. I turned 62 this past March and received my... + continue reading
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness... + continue reading
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Chamber officers, members and the general public are cordially invited to join them for the Big Reveal of our 1843 Mansfield Log House Courthouse. The ceremony will take place at the old Courthouse at 401 Polk Street in Mansfield on Tuesday, June 23 at noon.The old log courthouse was originally... + continue reading
Please join Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the entire DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Jonathan Norwood on his graduation this morning from the Shreveport Regional Training Academy! The academy is a demanding 16-week program designed to prepare future law enforcement... + continue reading
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The North DeSoto Griffins hosted the Airline Vikings for a Spring Game.They rotated series on offense and defense did not keep score, however, one live quarter at the end of the game ended in a 14-14... + continue reading
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Ask Rusty — When Should My Wife File for Spouse Benefits?Dear Rusty: My wife is 66 (born February 1960) and started taking Social Security retirement benefits just over one year ago at age 65.... + continue reading
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The Mansfield Main Branch Library is celebrating Independence Day with a festive 4th of July display created by Mrs. Doris Ross.The display features patriotic decorations, American flags, flowers,... + continue reading
