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The Play That Goes Wrong is Opening This Weekend: Come see the insanity ensue!

Grand Cane’s Back-Alley Theatre isn’t just a stage; it’s a launchpad for joy, creativity, and the occasional happy accident. Get ready for an evening of side-splitting chaos as The Play That Goes Wrong makes its uproarious debut. Show times are Saturday, November 1, and Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 2 and 9 at 2 pm. This award-winning comedy, known for its perfect blend of mishaps, mayhem, and mischief, promises an unforgettable night of laughter for audiences of all ages. Tickets are on sale now at www. backalleygrandcane. com.

Each year on October 31st, people from all over celebrate Halloween. A favorite of children and those who like to tap into their “inner child”, Halloween is a day to dress up in costume, hand out candy (usually to children), and try to frighten each other and ourselves with spooky stories.

Like many holidays that are celebrated today, Halloween did not start off being celebrated in this manner — its origins have a history that started many centuries ago. The actual word Halloween is correctly known as Hallowe’en or All Hallows’ Eve, the day before All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2. “All Saints Day” is when we recognize the Saints that were canonized by the Catholic Church, or traditional saints, and “All Souls Day” is when we remember our ancestors, friends and loved ones that have passed.

Thank you all for making our Quilt a show a success. We thank Emmanuel Baptist Church for graciously renting to us the use of your fellowship hall. This building provides a Christ filled safety space for our group every week and for the Quilt Show, we are so appreciative to you. We thank Mansfield High School Coaches and the Freshmen Football Team for helping us with the heavy lifting and set up of our show. You were a big help.

We thank our husbands for helping put up the show and taking it down, and for all the times they had to scrounge around for meals and clean clothes and such when we were a bit busy in our sewing rooms!

Thank you to Sheriff Jason Richardson and Charlotte Knotuk representing the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism office for judging the quilts for ribbons.

The Pelican Branch Library is holding a “Big Buck Contest” from October 1 until the end of deer season on January 31, 2026. No pre-registration is required and there is no fee to enter. If you would like to enter your trophy buck, simply bring a photo with your name and phone number by the Pelican Library, 145 Jackson Street Pelican, LA 71063 during our business hours Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; email photo to ljackson@state.lib. la.us, post it to our Facebook page: DeSoto Parish Library (while you are there, click like!) or text a photo to 318–464–6425.

We would love to know the story of your harvest! Tell us what you used to take your buck down, whether it be bow, primitive firearm, etc., if it dropped in an instant or if it took some time to track it. We would love to know the details. The largest buck taken will win $100!

To kick off the autumn season with a celebration that only Grand Cane can do, owners Jann and John Franklin were welcomed to the business community of the Village with the Great Commission Coffee House. The Franklins, along with their manager Maggie Harris are ready to serve you amazing coffee in a shop built on the idea of The Great Commission. The Franklins state that their real mission is to create a space where people feel welcome with love, warmth, and faith. Every cup is brewed with care and every guest I welcomed like family. Whether you visit them for a quiet moment of reflection, good conversation or just a great cup of coffee, you’ll find a seat waiting for you.

The Franklins welcome you to The Great Commission Coffee Shop where the business is a place to connect, be uplifted and inspired. Grab a friend or two and join us at one of the festively decorated tables to get you in the mood for fall!

Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2025 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against East Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 4. Peyton Fuller of Deville will be queen of the court and Logan Chadwick of Stanley will be king.

Chadwick is a senior communication major and is the son of April Chadwick Vandagriff and Charles Benton. He is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He is active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and was a freshman orientation leader. He is a member of Order of Omega Honor Society and National Society of Leadership and Success.

Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.

Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and shade on and around your home throughout the day and throughout the year as the angle and position of the sun changes. Observe the impact your home, neighboring homes, sheds and existing plantings have on the sunlight reaching your landscape.

Consider providing welcome shade where needed during the hottest hours of the day and weeks of the year. Look for opportunities to plant trees where you can make a difference in your comfort and money spent cooling your home.

Recently, the Lewis family, which includes former Mansfield City Alderman Mitchell Lewis and NFL Star and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer Albert Lewis joined their family in Mansfield for a family reunion while honoring their parents, Brad and Vera Lewis, memory. There were seventeen children born to their union.

The following was written by Mattie Lewis Vcelik telling their family’s history.

“Greetings one and all. Thank you for being here, for the pleasure of your attention, and for lending me your ears.

This will not be a traditional review of a family tree with its various member branches and connective histories. What I desire to speak with you about today deals with more of a “legacy”. The tale of two hearts and a legacy forged many years ago, and skillfully molded by the mighty Holy Ghost.

Make plans to attend the DeSoto Parish 4-H Open House on Saturday, August 23, from 2:00 p. m. until 4:00 p. m. at the Dave Means Memorial 4-H Center, located at 10117 Hwy 171 in Grand Cane.

Some of the information that you will find include Shooting Sports Club (9 disciplines), Jr. Livestock Club, Jr. Leadership Club (7th through 12th Grade), Horse Club 1, Horse Club 2 — Intermediate (Limit 12), Cooking Club 1, Cooking Club 2 and Competitive Cooking (Limit 12), Arts and Crafts Club, and 2025–2026 Project Clubs.

Free Street Car Snowballs will be given out when you register for 4-H.

For more information contact Mrs. Ami Altom at 318–872–0533 or email her at AAltom@ agcenter.lsu.edu.

The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact our office no later than 2 weeks prior to the event.