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DeSoto Parish Schools hosted the “Better Together” School Convocation Event,” on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at North DeSoto High School. This event marked the official kickoff to the new academic year for all district employees.

Supe r i n t enden t Clay Corley reiterates that our focus for this year is building trust and collaborative practices in service of our students: “Bringing back the Convocation was a couple of years in the making. We wanted to bring educators together but all of our team, support staff, and everyone and impress upon them their importance, their place on the team, and their ability to make a difference in the lives of our students.”

The event included inspiring sessions, valuable professional development opportunities, and a chance to reconnect with colleagues. The Convocation will underscore the district’s commitment to high performance, fostering a positive and caring culture, making a difference, and celebrating our small-town traditions.

Sheriff Jayson Richardson wants to make the public aware that overthepastthreeweeks there has been an abundance of reports of stray animals on the loose in various areas of DeSoto Parish. These incidents range from animals being randomly dumped out in or near residential areas, residents not properly containing their pets, animals damaging property, or animals becoming aggressive toward residents and/or their children. It is a situation that has become all to common in our area, and it is past time for it to be properly addressed. Sheriff Richardson is taking steps now, and there may be more to come, in eliminating this from being a public issue. This notice serves as a reminder to all of Louisiana State Code RS 14:102.1 which we will be strongly enforcing from this point forward.

This code includes, but is not limited to: - Anyone tormenting, beating, or injuring any animal whether it belongs to themselves or others.

The Logansport Touchdown Club presents the 2nd Annual Kickoff Auction Fundraiser benefiting Logansport football on August 10 from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the RB4 Event Center, located at 791 Nash Road in Logansport.

Dinner will be provided at this live and silent auction. They are currently accepting donations for the auctions. For more information or to donate contact Monica Cason at 318-517-1137, Kevin Magee at 318773-4268 or Neal Martin at 337-802-0169.

A fundraiser will be held for DeSoto Fire District 8 Brian Walker, who is fighting the “fire” of his life. Recent diagnosis of kidney and intestinal cancer has our parish hero down, but never out.

Four changes to win on August 9 include a Diamondback DB15 300 Blackout (must pass a federal back ground check at R & P Outdoors), a $250 Bass Pro Gift Card, $100 Sew Unique Boutique Gift Card, and a Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Summer bundle.

Tickets are $25.00 each or five for $100.00. For more information call Hannah at 318-401-3661.

Sheriff Jayson Richardson and Patrol Capt. Michael Dunn are pleased to announce that all Patrol Vehicles will now be equipped with a LifeVac lifesaving kit. When emergency calls and someone has an obstructed airway, time is of the essence. It has been shown that the longer the brain goes without oxygen, the higher possibility there could be for permanent brain damage. That is why each Patrol Deputy will now be equipped with a LifeVac Kit in their unit to act as swiftly as possible in the event that they encounter a choking victim.

DeSoto 4-H National Shooting Sports competitors were honored tonight at the school board meeting. These young people recently traveled to Nebraska to compete for the State of Louisiana on the Air Rifle and Muzzloader team.

What an amazing accomplishment they have achieved! Congrats 4-H’ers! We are proud of you!

The Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Hunter’s Safety Class at the DeSoto Parish Training Facility, 120 Sprocket Lane in Grand Cane. Classes will begin Thursday, August 22nd and will continue through Saturday, August 24th. The course will be led by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and hosted by Captain Michael Dunn and Captain Phillip Daniels.

Hunter’s Education Courses are open to persons of all ages, but only those 10 years of age or older are eligible for certification. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive Louisiana Hunter Education Certification. The classes are free, however spots are limited.

Dates and Times: Thurs. Aug. 22 6pm- 9pm Fri. Aug. 23 6pm–9pm Sat. Aug. 24 8am– 12pm For more information contact Captain Phillip Daniels at 318.401.3017.

To Register, go to https://louisianao utdoors.com/ events/193061 and choose “Register.”

The following suspects were arrested inside DeSoto Parish by Narcotics Agents with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office. Each were booked into the DeSoto Detention Center on charges related to the illegal possession and/or distribution of dangerous narcotics. Please see the attached image for further detail.

TommyD.Hays,aWhite Male — DOB 01/13/1964 from Grand Cane, LA Date Arrested: 07/13/2024 Charged with: Blue Lights on Non-Police Vehicle, Driving Under Suspension, Switched License Plates, and Possession of Schedule II (Meth) Carolyn A. Anthony, a Black Female — DOB 09/12/1960 from Keithville, LA Date Arrested: 07/13/2024 Charged with: Driving Under Suspension, Turn Signal Required, Possession of Schedule II (Crack Cocaine), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Janice Williams-Daniel, a Black Female — DOB 03/13/1978 from Shreveport, LA Date Arrested: 07/17/2024 Charged with: Possession of Schedule II (Ecstasy)

DeSoto Regional Health System Foundation Director Terri Byrd has announced that they will host a fundraising Sporting Clay Tournament on Saturday, August 17, 2023. The event will be held at the Shreveport Gun Club, located at 4435 Meriwether Road in Shreveport. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m., with the shoot starting at 8:00 a.m. Raffle prize disbursements, awards, and lunch will immediately follow the shoot. The event has grown tremendously over the last several years and is a lot of fun.

The registration fee for a 5-person shooting team is $500.00, with the cost for an individual set at $100.00. Military, First Responders and Youth registration fees are discounted to $75.00 each. Proceeds from this event will continue to go toward the new hospital building project. The Foundation has donated over $175,000 back to the hospital and they are continuing to give more.

On July 18, 2024, a tractor was stolen in Stonewall. Investigators with the DeSoto Sheriff’s Office are requesting help from the public in an effort to identify the two pictured suspects (one white male and one white female) who are believed to be involved in this crime. Crime Stoppers is willing to pay up to $1,000 for any information that would lead to the identification or arrest of one or both suspects involved in this crime. You can send in a tip anonymously using one of the following methods: — IN THE APP: You can go to Forms & Tips on the Home Screen of our App, and tap on Submit A Tip to fill out a short form.

— BY PHONE: You may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-505-7867, or call our office directly and ask for an investigator at 318-872-3956.

— WEBSITE: You can go to www.P3Tips. com to submit a tip.

Tips will remain anonymous, but in order to get paid we may need to make contact with you somehow.