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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Friday, February 21, 2025, there will be brief, intermittent bridge closures on the US 84 bridges over Bayou Grand Cane east of Logansport in DeSoto Parish.

These bridge closures will take place in 5-10 minute increments from approx. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and are necessary to allow for load testing operations to be conducted.

Traffic will be allowed to pass through in between the testing sessions. Overall impacts to traffic flow are anticipated to be minimal.

These bridges are located about 1.5 miles east of the US 84 intersection with LA 191. (see attached map) Restrictions/Permits: Intermittent full bridge closures for 5-10 minute increments.

Alternate Route: N/A This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Lady Wolverines Win District Champs for 3-2A

On February 13, we wished a very happy farewell to someone who has served DeSoto Parish and the State of Louisiana faithfully, for many years: Mr. Carnie Burcham!

1. Yesterday afternoon we saw at least three reports of a text message that residents were receiving regarding taking a short survey. Some are saying it’s for DeSoto Parish, others named a specific town in DeSoto. Regardless, the link that the text referenced for users to click said “votercx.qualtrics”. We contacted our Registrar of Voters and confirmed that they are NOT sending anything out. We were also not able to verify this text was sent from any other agency within our Parish.

2. This morning we received a report from a resident stating they received a Facebook Messenger message from someone claiming they would give them money in exchange for a phone call. We would give you the specific name or phone numbers that these Scams come from..... but they ALWAYS change from person-to-person. You can block them, but they will call back until you stop interacting. After a while they will get bored with you and move on to the next potential victim.

Strong educator collaboration is one of the strategies that make DeSoto Parish Schools a top performing school system. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley spent time with some of these remarkable professionals during a learning walk at North Desoto Upper Elementary this afternoon.

Pictured is DPSO’s very own Deputy Zachary Moore, currently filling his role in the Louisiana National Guard as Staff Sergeant Moore.

SSG Moore is currently deployed to New Orleans to provide security in high traffic areas during the Super Bowl!

He is just one example of the many Reserve and National Guard service members that make up the ranks of the Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office.

We miss them when they are away, but are proud to have men and women in our ranks that are currently serving or veterans of our military!

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) celebrated a major milestone on February 3, 2025, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new nursing wing at the Mansfield campus. This expansion will allow the college to enhance its nursing program and help meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the region.

Local leaders and community partners joined NLTCC to commemorate the occasion, including Representative Larry Bagley, Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones, and DeSoto Regional Health System CEO Todd Eppler. Each took a moment to speak about the impact this expansion will have on Mansfield and the surrounding communities.

“The number of our nurses that come through this school is significant,” said Eppler. “We have greatly benefited from it and are excited about our partnership and all the great things happening in Mansfield.”

“This new nursing wing will create more opportunities for students

An annual tradition in Logansport…Signing Day! 6 of our 7 seniors are going off to continue their athletic and academic careers!

Aydin Davis — Centenary Treville Townsley-Louisiana Christian Jukadynn Carter- Texas College J.P. Powell-Texas College Tonashton Bland- Texas College Jordan Meshell-Texas College These young men hve been the standard at Logansport and are leaving big shoes to fill. Thankfully, they have set a great example to the underclassmen of the kind of player you need to be both on and off the field in order to be successful.

Can’t wait to see what the future holds for these young men! Congratulations!!

In the DeSoto Sheriff App, we have added a new feature called the “Hall of Sheriffs.” This list traces every DeSoto Parish Sheriff back to 1843, at its founding. This can be located under “Programs” from the App Home Screen. As we work diligently to find more pictures and information on all of our previous Sheriffs, we are seeking YOUR help!

The following employees of the DeSoto Parish School Board include Connie Evans, Support Staff. Mrs. Evans is a great asset to the DPSB staff due to the knowledge that she has as a former classroom teacher.

Jacqueline Roberson, Teacher… Mrs. Roberson is a hard worker that is great at her craft.

Grace Lewis, New Teacher…Ms. Lewis promotes a caring culture in her classroom by always creating meaningful and relevant activities for students.

Megan Warren, Support Staff…

Mrs. Warren truly loves Logansport High School, and you can see that love in her daily work.

Scott Ziegler, Teacher…Mr. Ziegler knows that the seemingly small things matter on a daily basis.

Thea Wilson, New Teacher…Ms. Wilson is an exemplary role model for what lifelong learning really means.

Congratulations to these outstanding DPSB teachers and Support Staff members!