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This week the Louisiana Department of Education publicly released the results of the 2018-2019 LEAP 2025 assessments. DeSoto Parish Schools led the state in overall improvement in the percent of students achieving mastery and above in grades 3-8. When including high school students, the district ranks 2nd overall across the state.

“The hard work of our teachers and administrators was evident as our students improved toward the new goal of mastery,” said Superintendent Clay Corley.

Mansfield Elementary School, under the guidance of Principal Brittany Anderson, led the district in assessment performance growth and percentage growth of students reaching mastery and above. “Our entire faculty and staff are deeply committed to our vision of building a strong foundation at Mansfield Elementary School, and the data shows that we are on the right path for accomplishing our vision,” said Principal Anderson.

Louisiana State Police – Troop G has reported that on the morning of July 6, 2019, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was contacted by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO) and the Mansfield Police Department (MPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting incident involving their departments.

Preliminary investigation reveals that at approximately 10:00 a.m., MPD officers attempted to stop the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle in Mansfield. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated with the assistance from DPSO. During the pursuit, the suspect struck a DPSO vehicle and a MPD vehicle. At some point during the encounter, officers discharged their firearms striking the suspect.

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DeSoto Regional Health System proudly announced that a groundbreaking celebration for their new Rural Healthcare Clinic took place on Friday, June 28th at 10am. Todd Eppler, CEO- DeSoto Regional Health System (DRHS) served as Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was led by Brian McNew with McNew Architecture. Remarks were given by Mayor Pie Martinez and Town Council Member Martha Henderson. Other attendees included: Members of the DRHS Board of Directors: Deborah Dees, Johnny May, Stephen Flanders, Richard Wilkinson, and John Freeman; Joel Bianca (Citizen Bank), John Bradly (Integrity Builders), Chris Sooter (Integrity Builders), Rafe Eubanks (Integrity Builders), Dr. Peter Lau and Kimberly Rials, FNP.

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On July 2, DeSoto Parish became a sadder place with the loss of long time DeSoto Parish Tourist Bureau Executive Director Edna Rae Thornton, who had retired from that office in the latter part of 2018. Affectionately known to many residents as “Ms. Edna”, she was a friend to all and a stranger to none. She was a native of Oil City, Louisiana, but considered Mansfield her home. She dearly loved DeSoto Parish, its history, attractions, and people.

Edna’s face was a familiar one all over the parish as she attended all Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings and Open Houses whenever a new business or facility opened its door. She was always there, usually in her chosen millinery for the day, eager to help promote and welcome them to DeSoto Parish.

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Colorful hot air balloons will be flying and landing at the C. E. “Rusty” Williams Airport on Sunday, July 14 from 4 to 10 pm in Grand Cane, Louisiana.

The excitement of these vibrant hot air balloons is a sight to see for the entire family. This is a free event sponsored by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury.

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