News

Earlier in the month of April, The Enterprise ran a list that was forwarded to us from the Chamber. As we hurried to get that information in the edition we were working on, we later discovered that we had been sent the 2024 Chamber winners. The following people were the actual winners this year. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.

The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to thank all members and the public for the tremendous success of the 95th Annual Banquet that was held March, 20, 2025 at the Clista Calhoun Center in Mansfield.

We will be hosting a Fish Fry fundraiser for Corrections Sgt. Luther Butler and his wife Nina at the Old Market Basket parking lot on May 15th at 11 a.m. Plates are $15 each and will contain fried fish, french fries, hushpuppies, dessert and a drink. Diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney Disease in 2016, Nina Butler is currently seeking a life-saving Kidney Donor. All funds received from this fundraiser will go to assist the Butler family with hardships due to upcoming medical expenses. We sure hope to see everyone on May 15th to support this wonderful family!

Cash and Checks will be accepted at Pick-Up, and you may reserve plates by contacting Holly at 318-872-3956.

This month we will be honoring all of our DeSoto Dispatchers at the 911 Communications District. On each 12hour shift, you will find call takers for the Sheriff’s Office, 911, EMS, and FIRE all in one single location!

We appreciate those long shifts you work, the difficult calls you take, and the calmness you project in dire circumstances, day in and day out!

Mansfield High School’s annual ring ceremony to celebrate the rising seniors was held Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the MHS Gymnasium. Current juniors received their class rings… their first step toward their senior year!

BOIL NOTICE in Logansport!

Logansport’s water system is in violation of drinking water requirements. As a customer, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

We are required to monitor your drinking water turbidity (cloudiness) on a continuous basis (every 15 minutes) and report such results to the Louisiana Departments of Health. This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply· The Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR) requires our treated water never exceed a maximum allowable limit of 1,499 NTUS Treatment never exceeds Nephelometric Treatment Units (NTUS) at any time.

DeSoto Parish Sheriff Narcotics Agents are rounding out this month with a new string of drug related arrests that has yielded varying amounts of Cocaine, Meth, Ecstasy, Illegal Possession of Firearms, and Pills. With more to be expected, we are closing out March with just a few more. Each suspect has been booked into the DeSoto Detention Center and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law: — On March 5, 2025, Bo B. Kincaid (White Male, DOB03/29/1989, of Keithville) was taken into custody by SLIU and K9 Unit and charged with Distribution or Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II (Meth), Possession of Schedule III (Buprenorphine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Under Suspension, Improper Lane Usage, and Second or Subsequent Offense.

— On March 20, 2025, Contravious Young (Black Male, DOB08/04/2001, of Grand Cane) was taken into custody by SLIU and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Mansfield, LA Pharmacy Retains Independent Spirit and Local Ownership under Health Mart Brand

Beginning April 22, 2025, Mansfield Drug, located at 132 Jefferson St. in Mansfield, LA, will be sporting a new look. The pharmacy, which has served the greater Mansfield and DeSoto Parish area for more than 60 years, is joining the Health Mart network. The announcement was made by Dr. Nilay A. Patel, PharmD, Owner of Mansfield Drug.

While this new partnership will result in fresh signage, décor and a new logo, the pharmacy will remain independent and locally-owned with the same high level of quality services and personal care upon which the city of Mansfield, LA has come to rely while increasing its ability to compete with the national pharmacy chains.

The DeSoto Fire District 9 Ladies Auxiliary in Frierson will be hosting their Annual Catfish Fish Fry Fundraiser Dinner. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a. m. until 2:00 p. m. at 258 Stonewall Frierson Road in Stonewall.

Plates are $10.00 and consist of catfish, coleslaw, french fries, hush puppies, dessert and a drink. You are invited to sit and dine with your neighbors or grab a carry out plate to go. Bring your family, friends, and appetite and come join us!

Also, this year we are partnering with Life Share Blood Center and hosting a blood drive. Anyone who donates blood will be given 1 free fish dinner.

For more information call Synda Dillard at 318–872–4905.

Exciting News! DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to announce Mrs. Lyndsey Rhoads as the next Principal of North DeSoto Middle School!

With years of dedication to our students and a passion for education, Mrs. Rhoads is ready to lead NDMS to new heights. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved achievement!

Robbin Hardee of Crescent Bank in New Orleans has been installed as president of the Louisiana Bankers Education Council. Hardee succeeds Kathryn Richard of Bank of Zachary. Richard will serve as immediate past president on the LBEC executive council for the next year.