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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.

The speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint session of Congress this past week was as inspiring as it was striking. His recounting of the slaughter of 3,000 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, was gripping and heartbreaking.

America has always been close friends and allies with the Jewish state and millions of Americans love and are devoted to Israel. This was the plea of a small nation—Israel is comprised of a mere 8.6 million citizens—for help.

As Netanyahu reminded us, “We meet today at a crossroads of history…This is not a clash of civilizations. It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization. It’s a clash between those who glorify death and those who sanctify life.

Inno vations in irrigation: The smart approach to water conservation Every July, Smart Irrigation Month celebrates the benefits of efficient irrigation products, highlighting their positive economic and environmental impacts. One major component of gardening is providing sufficient water for plants. Irrigation systems offer home gardeners and landscapers the benefit of consistent and efficient water delivery, ensuring healthier plants while conserving water without all the extra work.

Applying irrigation based on plant water needs is important to maintaining a healthy and vibrant landscape in Louisiana’s hot, humid climate. With average annual rainfall totaling more than 53 inches statewide, irrigation schedules must be dynamic and ever-changing throughout the year. Efficient irrigation must be responsive to the water needs of each unique landscape. Irrigating too much or too often can result in leached nutrients, erosion, runoff, diseases and, ultimately, wasted money.

Candidates that qualified for political offices in DeSoto include Jimmy L. Hogan, Jr. and LaToya Washington Perry for Justice of the Peace for District 4, with only one to be elected. The Mayor of South Mansfield also had two candidates qualify for that office. They are current mayor Kevin Vanzant who is being challenged by Alvin “Pride and Joy” Williams.

Qualifying for Aldermen for the three Candidates that qualified for political offices in DeSoto include Jimmy L. Hogan, Jr. and LaToya Washington Perry for Justice of the Peace for District 4, with only one to be elected. The Mayor of South Mansfield also had two candidates qualify for that office. They are current mayor Kevin Vanzant who is being challenged by Alvin positions for Village of S. Mansfield Council included Dianne Hudson, Cherketha Johnson, and Jimmy Smith, which will fill those offices. Longstreet only had one person, Jennifer Cox, qualify for that “Pride and Joy” Williams.

The UM Share School Uniform Ministry, a cooperative ministry of DeSoto Parish United Methodist Churches, offers free school uniforms to all in the parish who have need. Parents are invited to bring their child(ren) to the distribution sites to help pick their favorite style and size. This organized group of Methodist is excited and happy to help those who need a little assistance in getting ready for school.

Mansfield and North DeSoto Schools uniform distribution is Thursday, August 1, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, August 2 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The distribution will be held at First United Methodist Church, located at 502 Polk Street in Mansfield. It you missed the Logansport- Stanley School on Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30, from 4-6:30 PM each day, call the numbers listed below to see if they have the particular uniform pieces and sizes that you are in need of.

DeSoto Parish Schools are proud to announce continued progress and sustained high performance in the 2023-2024 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) scores. These assessments are a key measure of student success and readiness for the next grade level or stage in life.

According to the recently released results by the Louisiana Department of Education, DeSoto Parish students have shown significant improvement in proficiency across various core areas: Grades 3-8: There has been a 3% increase in the percentage of students achieving proficiency in math and a 6% increase in science.

Third Grade: The number of proficient students across the district increased by an average of 5%.

Biology: DeSoto Parish also saw notable growth in the number of students reaching proficiency.

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 24 th. 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 6 pm-9 pm Fri. Aug. 23 6 pm–9 pm Sat. Aug. 24 8am–12 pm For more information contact Captain Phillip Daniels at 318.401.3017.

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