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December 15, 2025 DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Jayson Richardson The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office continues its ongoing effort to keep the streets of our parish clean and safe from illegal drug activity. Under the direction of Sheriff Jayson Richardson, the DeSoto Sheriff Street Level Interdiction Unit (S.L.I.U.) has made several recent arrests related to possession of illegal narcotics and associated offenses. Below is a summary of those arrests:

• Brittany N. Jones, a 35-yearold White Female of Shreveport, LA, was arrested on 12/02/2025 by S.L.I.U. (Street Level) of the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges of: — Possession of Schedule II (Meth) — Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon — Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS — Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — Improper Lane Usage — Proper Equipment Required, Display of Plate — Driving Under Suspension

Only two teams get to play the last game in the Texas State Finals. Joaquin was one of them. That’s not a loss, that’s legacy, effort, and a standard set for those coming next. This was the first time for either of these two teams to go to the state playoffs. They both gave it their all! Proud of these men!

Bon Chasse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated 90 years December 6th with an open house at the Mansfield Female College Museum. Friends, family and DAR members from other Northwest Louisiana chapters were welcomed to enjoy refreshments and review memorabilia from the past 90 years. Bon Chasse Chapter was chartered on December 6, 1935 by a group of DeSoto Parish ladies who were members of DAR in Caddo Parish and felt the need to bring the organization to DeSoto Parish. DAR’s motto is God, Home and Country, focusing on patriotism, historic preservation and education.”

The Keachi Heritage Foundation, Inc. is proudly hosting their annual Christmas Musicale, entitled “A Classical Christmas Evening”. The event is slated for Sunday, December 20 at 6:00 PM at the Keachi Presbyterian Church, located on Hwy 5. Featured entertainment for the evening will be The Festival String Quartet from Shreveport.

There have been some changes in The Enterprise’s initial article to promote this event. This year the quartet features Mary Eileen Grant on First Violin, Zackery Grant on Viola, Laura Huff on Cello, and Robert Schaumburg on 2nd Violin. Dr. Leonard Kacenjar, who originated the event has passed away, but this event will be held in his memory. A group Christmas Carol singing will be held after the quartet’s performance.

This senior class for North DeSoto ended their freshman in the Dome and now they were going to end their senior year in the same place. The only difference this time is they wanted to walk out with the trophy. It was the 1 seed versus 2 seed. 13–0 versus 13–0. They were taking on Iowa, a team they had already faced two out of the last three seasons. This time it was for all the marbles. Both teams fighting for their first state championship in school history.

Mansfield High School showed up and showed OUT in Washington, D.C. as our very own Jacques Burton and Yuxi Zheng represented us with excellence at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy, December 2–5.

These outstanding scholars didn’t just attend — they made their voices heard on a national stage. Jacques and Yuxi advocated for JAG on Capitol Hill, holding meaningful conversations with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Congressman Cleo Fields.

Throughout NSLA, they connected with business leaders, industry influencers, and key JAG stakeholders, proudly sharing their stories, their accomplishments, and the power of what Mansfield students can do when given the opportunity.

This wasn’t just a trip — it was a moment, and our Wolverines rose to it. We are so proud of them for representing Mansfield with brilliance, confidence, and leadership.

Ben Flanders, a student at North DeSoto High School, has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Ben will perform on the Euphonium in February 2026 with the Honors Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highestrated young performers from across the world.

Ben auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was recently accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their application and audition recording.

Rep. Larry Bagley has once again earned an “A+” rating from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association.

He received A+ ratings for both the 2024 and 2025 Legislative Sessions, reflecting his 100% support for the organization’s priority legislation and his continued commitment to Louisiana law enforcement.

Bagley said“I’m proud to stand with Louisiana’s sheriffs and the men and women who protect our communities every day. I especially value my strong relationships with Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson, and Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell — dedicated leaders who work tirelessly to keep District 7 safe.”

Remember: Shortages are real. You show up in uniform today at the DeSoto Parish Sheriffs Office and we will put you to work!

On November 5, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 near Louisiana Highway 177. The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Lawrence Irchirl of Natchitoches.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer traveling north on Interstate 49 during reported dense fog conditions were involved in a crash, resulting in the tractor-trailer overturning on the roadway. For reasons still under investigation, this crash subsequently began a series of additional crashes in the northbound lane of Interstate 49. Moments later, a 2002 Ford F-350, driven by Irchirl, approached the location of the crash and collided with an 18-wheeler parked on the roadway and occupied by another motorist.