State Rep. Roy Burrell (D-Shreveport) authored a House Bill 1142, or “Gwenʼs Law” named for DeSoto Parish resident Gwen Cox Salley, who died as a result of domestic violence earlier this month. Burrell stated that the new law adds stalking to the list of violations of protective orders and prohibits the possession of firearms by persons subject to protective orders. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Burrel
Joaquin, Texas will have an official celebration as they commemorate the 100th Birthday of the townʼs founding. The historic event will be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, with musical entertainment both nights. Vendor booths are still available for either or both dates for $25.00.
The Tenth Annual Cajun Crossroads Festival dates have finally arrived, with the celebration set for Thursday, May 29, through Saturday, May 31. This year’s event will consist of food and arts and crafts vendors, musical entertainment, dancing and twirling performances, a mechanical bull, face painting, and other activities.
The Louisiana Governor’s Games have been one of vision in producing one of the finest series of amateur sporting events that include slow pitch softball, fast pitch softball, baseball and golf. On June 14 and 15, DeSoto Parish will have their first chance to host one of the fast pitch tournaments that will be held throughout the state. The ASA Girls Fast Pitch Open Tournament for U10, U12, U14 and U8 Coach Pitch will be bringing their best teams to compete.
On Thursday, May 8, the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Foundation held their annual “An Evening for Heroes” banquet and awards ceremony at the Shreveport Convention Center. The evening not only honored the
survivors of horrific accidents but those associated with their part of saving the survivor’s life
Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle awarded scholarships to four DeSoto Parish graduating students, Shelby Hebert from Stanley High School, Colbren Thomas from Mansfield High School, Tabitha Averitt from Central High School and Leah Head from Calvary Baptist Academy
On Tuesday, May 6, Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne was present for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the El Camino Real De los Tejas (also called the Royal Road or Kingʼs Highway) signage that was being installed in Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes. He then traveled in his bus, especially decorated to promote tourism in Louisiana, to the Toledo Bend Forest Byway that runs from Logansport to the Toledo Bend Dam along Hwy 191 in DeSoto and Sabine Parishes. Dardenne stated, “The travel industry means jobs to Louisiana, and we ARE the travel effect!”
Dairymen and students were recognized for their contribution to Louisiana’s dairy industry and the LSU College of Agriculture’s dairy science program at the LSU Dairy Science Club and Dairy Alumni Banquet on May 3 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center. The Dairy Science Club gave Gary Cazaubon the Honorary Lifetime Member Award.
Fore! Students in DeSoto Parish will be learning valuable life skills through the game of golf. As many are aware, the school system has continued to cut expenditures and reduce districtlevel personnel. As we re-organized
staff to achieve our mission, one of our offices (the former adult education building
The DeSoto Regional Health System Foundation will host their 5th Annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 17, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the David B. Means Memorial 4-H Center on Highway 171, north of Mansfield. Those who attend will enjoy delicious crawfish prepared by Lee Durham, lively music and a “split the pot” raffle for those who are “feelin’ lucky
