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Wed
11
Sep

Fifth Annual “Fifty Mile Trail of Treasures” to be Held Saturday, Oct. 12

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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? Organizers are making plans to help you out with the announcement of the date for the fifth annual non-ceasing yard sale to wind through DeSoto Parish and end in Joaquin, Texas.

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Wed
04
Sep

Sew Unique Monogramming and Boutique Unveils New Business Sign

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With the group Mansfield in Motion asking businesses to cleanup and beautify their storefronts and property, Hannah Touchtone went the extra mile by purchasing and installing a new sign for her business located at 401 Polk Street in Mansfield. Sew Unique Monogramming and Boutique is open Tuesday though Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The boutique offers ladies clothing, girls’ clothing, baby items, shoes, jewelry, accessories, candles, bath bombs and various gift items. 

 

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Wed
04
Sep

September 11 Last Day to Register to Vote in Person or Mail for October 12 Election

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin joined registrars of voters across the state the week of Sept. 2-6, 2019 to host Voter Registration Week activities aimed at registering eligible citizens to vote. The next regularly scheduled election in Louisiana is the Gubernatorial General scheduled for October 12.

“The first step to participating in the electoral process is registering to vote,” Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said. “This fall, Louisianians will choose statewide leaders as well as vote for a host of local and municipal races, constitutional amendments and propositions. Make sure you get registered so you can Geaux Vote on Election Day!”

Wed
04
Sep

Mansfield in Motion and City of Mansfield Join in Thanking Tractor Supply

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City of Mansfield Mayor John Mayweather, City Code Enforcement JoAnn Adkins, and Mansfield in Motion Core Committee member Bethany May join for a thank you visit to Joey Lee, manager of Tractor Supply Co. of Mansfield. Tractor Supply Co. is the first local business to support Mansfield in Motion with a donation to help in their efforts to make the Mansfield community stronger, cleaner and a place to be proud to call home. To help support the efforts of Mansfield in Motion and the City of Mansfield, call the Chamber of Commerce at 318-872-1310.

 

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Wed
04
Sep

DeSoto Schools Continue to be a Leading District in Student Progress

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DeSoto Parish School System received its annual student progress report on August 27, 2019 from the Louisiana Department of Education, which showed gains in the 2018-2019 school year. The school system ranks high in the annual rate of growth from one year to the next for students that take the LEAP 2025 assessment. This report ranks DeSoto Parish as one of the “Top Ten Top Growth” school districts in the State of Louisiana. This is the second year in a row that DeSoto has earned this recognition among the 70 school districts across the State.

School Districts earn top distinction in the progress measure by showing improvement on ELA and math assessments that are on track to Mastery of key skills and content by 8th grade (elementary/middle school) or 10th grade (high school), and for outperforming other similar student groups statewide, as measured by Louisiana’s value-added model.

Wed
28
Aug

Logansport Chamber Welcomes Inner Quality Services to Community

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On Thursday, August 15, the Logansport Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to accompany the Grand Opening Celebration of Inner Quality Services, located at 304 Main Street.

Owner Tenesha Hall welcomed everyone and invited them to tour the facility. A barbeque dinner catered by Uptown Barbeque of Logansport was served after the Ribbon Cutting festivities.

 

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Wed
28
Aug

Voter Registration Week Underway Across Louisiana

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DeSoto Parish Registrar of Voters Amanda Raynes has announced that Voter Registration Week is the first week of September for the whole state of Louisiana. She continued that her staff would be at the Mansfield Library from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and at the Stonewall Library from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3. On Wednesday, September 4, her office representatives will be at the Logansport Library from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and at the Pelican Library from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Raynes said, “We also are in the process of arranging a registration drive at each school for high school Juniors and Seniors.”

 

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Wed
28
Aug

Louisiana AG Jeff Landry Speaks to Deputies About Opioid Crisis

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Last week, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, along with Dr. Dee Barfield who is Blue Cross/Blue Shield’s Lead Medical Director, visited the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office to partner with local law enforcement to help fight the local, state and national Opioid crisis.

Landry indicated the take back container for prescription medicine that was installed in the Sheriff’s Office several months ago stating that Sheriff Richardson had informed him that it was full when emptied earlier in the week. He continued that made him feel like residents were also concerned with the drug crisis, and he was encouraged to see that happen.

 

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Wed
28
Aug

Jones Fails in Attempt to Disqualify Adkins as Opponent in Juror Race

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On Monday, August 19, Judge Charles Adams dismissed a lawsuit the District Attorney’s office filed on behalf of Thomas Jones, claiming that one of his opponents, JoAnn Peoples Adkins, had qualified to run for Police Juror for District 4-D and did not live in the District as she stated on her qualifying forms.

Due to Jones’ brother being an employee of the District Attorney’s office, D.A. Gary Evans recused himself and his office from the proceedings. He lined up two assistant district attorneys from Caddo Parish to take over the case, but an Assistant District Attorney in Evans’ office signed off on court subpoenas despite the decision for recusal.

 

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Wed
28
Aug

Two Charged with Drug Related Crimes in Gloster

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On August 21, 2019, Louisiana State Probation and Parole performed a standard probation check at a residence in Gloster that resulted in the arrest of two individuals.

Upon making contact with the parolee at the door, Probation and Parole observed a smell and haze of suspected methamphetamine coming from inside the residence.

 

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