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Recently the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming, owned by Jackie Albright. The new facility is located on King’s Highway in Mansfield.

Albright is a graduate of Texas All Breed Grooming School.

She is a true lover of animals and enjoys making them look their best. Her motto is, “Jackie’s Pack always gives them love and kisses while making them shine.”

You can find Jackie’s Pack on Facebook, call them at 318-871-6553 or contact them at albrighthjackie72@ gmail. com. Call and make an appointment for your fur baby today!

If I’m registered as a Democrat then I can vote for… Democrat presidential nominee, state central committee and parish executive committee.

Municipal, special or proposition election if on your ballot and you’re eligible to vote within its jurisdiction.

If you are registered as a Republican then I can vote for… Republican presidential nominee, state central committee and parish executive committee.

Municipal, special or proposition election if on your ballot and you’re eligible to vote within its jurisdiction.

If I’m Registered as an Other Party or No Party then I can vote for… Municipal, special or proposition election if on your ballot and you’re eligible to vote within its jurisdiction.

(The precinct register will state “Not Eligible for Election” if your jurisdiction has no such election.

The Enterprise will run a sample ballot for the Louisiana Presidential Preference Primary later in the month of March.

Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced nine additional healthcare facilities, including DeSoto Regional Health Systems, have been chosen to participate and receive technical support through the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program, which enhances healthcare delivery by providing technical assistance to critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, and other healthcare organizations across DRA’s service area.

“Access to affordable, high-quality health and wellbeing services is crucial for improving residents’ quality of life and fostering economic prosperity in rural communities,” said Federal Co-Chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins. “Investing in intensive technical assistance for healthcare providers through the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program not only enhances healthcare delivery but also serves as a catalyst for economic development in rural communities across DRA’s region.”

Chief Bryan Ross is a Mansfield native. He is a graduate of Mansfield High School and a graduate of Northwestern State University. In 2016, he joined the City of Mansfield Fire Department as a Firefighter. Chief Ross has continued to further his education during his tenure by obtaining various certifications. In addition to being a certified Firefighter, Chief Ross is certified as a Fire Service Instructor and is a licensed EMS Practitioner in the State of Louisiana. He was promoted to Captain of the Mansfield Fire Department in 2018 and was later promoted to Fire Chief of the Mansfield Fire Department in 2022.

Chief Bryan Ross was an award recipient at the 36th Annual Shreveport-Bossier- DeSoto African American Awards Banquet on February 10, 2024. Chief Ross was recognized as being the First African American Male Captain for the Mansfield Fire Department and for being the First African American Male Fire Chief for the Mansfield Fire Department.

Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT, SROs, Investigators, Dispatchers, and Training Unit (among others) have been doing a complete walkthrough of the North DeSoto campuses today. This exercise is aimed at ensuring all first responders are familiar with the entire campus layout front to back, top to bottom. Examples of potential scenarios can be discussed, questioned, and answered. Just one more step in ensuring safety, and an effective response if that need should ever arise.

Walkthroughs and training exercises such as this are done at all area schools in rotation, and will continue through the week. We are grateful to these men and women who take part in this training to better equip themselves to best serve students and staff.

On February 17, DeSoto Sheriff Lt. Robert “Robbo” Davidson (retired) was contacted that he was to serve again as appointee from the Speaker of the House of the Louisiana Commission of Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice by R. S. 15:1202.

Speaker Phillip R. DeVillier added that he had notified the executive director of the Commission, Jim Craft, of Davidson’s appointment. DeVillier also thanked Davidson for his willingness to serve in this capacity once again.

Davidson was also appointed in past administrations by Gov. Edwin Edwards, Gov. Buddy Roemer, Gov. Mike Foster, Speaker of the Floor Joe Salter, Speaker Taylor Barnes of New Iberia, and Speaker Clay Schexnayder of St. Martin.

This will be Davidson’s 7th four-year term to serve.

A benefit Fish Fry for cancer patient Jason Burson is set for Friday, March 1 from 11:00 a.m. until sold out at the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Substation in Stonewall, located at 1746 Hwy 171. Preorders are requested at $15.00 per plate.

You can order through Venmo- @Brandy- Pearce-2, or Paypal-@ Brandypearce77 or reserve your plate and pay the day of the event with cash or check. Deliveries can be made within a 20 mile radius but must be made by February 28, 2024.

Jason has recently been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and is currently taking treatments in Arkansas. Please consider donating to support this precious family during this hard time. All proceeds will to directly to the Burson family for traveling, lodging, and any other expenses that may arise.

Also, a benefit account has been set up a Community Bank of Louisiana in the name of Jason and Lisa Burson Benefit.

Please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sending a SHOUT OUT to all of our DeSoto Sheriff School Resource Officers (SROs) for their hard work and dedication to our DeSoto Parish Schools! These guys and gals commit every day to ensuring safety, and pride themselves in building positive relationships with our students.

Thank you for all that you do!

Representative Larry Bagley is trying to make Inspection also known as Brake Stickers in Louisiana a thing of the past. The bill failed twice before, but he’s hoping that the third time is charm.

Bagley stated that he brought it twice before during the first four years that he ran for office and had no problem getting the votes that he needed, but the governor was not in favor of pushing it and the Louisiana State Police fought it both times.

The State police were in favor of the sticker because if the sticker had expired on a vehicle there usually was something wrong with the vehicle to prevent a successful inspection.

They also received the fees that were generated by purchasing the sticker.

The 2024 Northwest Louisiana Region Master Cattlemen Course has been set to begin February 27, 2024. Classes will be held once a week in the evening for ten weeks at the LSU AgCenter DeSoto Parish Extension Office, located at 10117 Hwy. 171 in Grand Cane. Tuition is $200 per person, which includes all classes, materials and evening meals. Those completing the course will also receive a Master Cattleman metal farm sign to display.

Classes, which include one topic per week, are Pasture Agronomy, Pasture Weed Management, Cattle Nutrition, Economics and Marketing, Reproduction, Animal Health, Breeding and Selection, End Product, Beef Quality Assurance Certification and Cattle Handling.

Space is limited so contact Lee Faulk at afaulk@agcenter.lsu. edu or 318-245-4200 or Joshua Salley at lsalley@ agcenter.lsu.edu or 318-872-0533.