On Thursday, May 28, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle issued the following press release regarding his intent to seek re-election for a fifth term in office:I would like to thank the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the opportunity to have served you as your Sherifffor the past 15 years. At this time, Iam excited to announce my intention to seek re-election.
With the Mansfield Alive committee hard at work for the last month, events and musical acts are being added daily to the Second Annual June teenth Celebration thatwill begin with the Page ant onThursday, June 18, and continue the next weekend on Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28. Events fo rthe entire family have been planned with something for everyone.
Fred’s Super Dollar presented adonation totaling $2,000 to Mansfield Elementary, Mansfield Middle and Mansfield Highschools during ceremonies on May 29 while celebrating the grand opening of its new store in Mansfield. The check presentations were part of the grand opening ceremonies held this morning at the new 16,000-square-foot Fred’s Super Dollar at400 Washington Avenue.
Robinson’s Rescue has formed a new partner ship with the DeSoto Parish Library to make applying forfree spay and neuter vouchers amore convenient process for DeSotoParish residents. The vouchers are offered through the Subsidized Spayand Neuter Incentive Program(SSNIP), a program supported bythe DeSoto Parish Police Jury.
Lion’s Club Past District Governor and Mansfield native Raymond Powell was recently awarded the prestigious International President’s Award for his outstanding service to the Lions Club International at the 92nd Annual Louisiana State Convention held at the Holiday Inn South in Baton Rouge.
DeSoto Parish’s Krewe of Demeter, headquartered in Mansfield, will hold a fundraiser on May 29 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. A jambalaya plate lunch, complete with bread, dessert and bottled water will be sold for $8.00 each.
On Thursday, May 21, the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce honored Mansfield’s newly constructed McDonalds with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The popular chain eatery has moved their location from Washington Avenue to Polk Street, with days and hours of operation remaining unchanged. We welcome their new facility to the DeSoto Parish business community and wish them well.
The Eleventh Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival dates have finally arrived, with the celebration set for Thursday, May 28 through Saturday, May 30. This year’s event will consist of food and arts and crafts vendors, musical entertainment, a balloon release, face painting and other activities.
Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle has reported the arrest of a subject following a reckless driver complaint. On May 14,at about 1:22 p.m., a complainant contacted the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a vehicle, which was observed swerving across both lanes of traffic on Highway 171 heading south. Sheriff Arbuckle was en route, along with Clerk of Court Jeremy Evans, to a D.A.R.E. graduation at North DeSoto High School.
This past week, Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy visited Mansfield Nursing Center to help observe Residentsʼ Week, providing cupcakes and ice cream for all.
