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According to DeSoto Parish Police Jury Administrator Michael Norton, a parish-wide burn ban has been issued as of Thursday, June 30, 2022. The ban will continue until notices are posted or announced by area media.

Norton added, “The burn ban does not apply to the use of fireworks. However, if you do utilize fireworks this holiday weekend, make sure you do so with caution with the understanding we are under a burn ban. Please take precautions as to have access to a water hose or a small container of water to extinguish any fires that may result due to the use of fireworks.”

The Enterprise camera caught these three young ladies hard at work in the heat selling lemonade on the old Mansfield Road in Logansport. of course, we each bought a cup that really hit the spot in this 100 degree plus weather. Thank you, girls, for helping us cool off!

On Friday, June 24, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling by the United States Supreme Court, which overturned Roe v. Wade.

Gov. Edwards said, “I am and have always been unabashedly pro-life and opposed to abortion. However, I understand that people on both sides of this complex issue hold deeply personal beliefs, and I respect that not everyone, including many in my own party, agrees with my position.

While we are still reviewing the decision issued by the Court this morning, Louisiana has had a trigger law in place since 2006 that would outlaw abortion, without exception for rape and incest, should the United States Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

One of the annual events that is most anticipated in our area is the Annual Rickey Warren Memorial Fireworks Display on the banks of the Sabine River in Logansport. On Monday, July 4, this will mark the official sixth (a year was skipped due to Covid) year that DeSoto Fire District 1 has delighted throngs of people that are drawn to DeSoto Parish and Shelby County to view the spectacular pyrotechnics show. DFD 1 Chief Mark Magee said that the show is scheduled for 9:00 p.m., but could be a little later as they wait for complete darkness in the nighttime sky to fully showcase the exhibition. The event is completely free, but donations are gladly accepted and appreciated.

DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda Hall and Administrative Assistant Heather Gannon invite you to join them on Tuesday, July 19 for their annual Summer Membership Drive. You and your staff are invited to stop by the Chamber’s Office, located at 115 N. Washington Avenue, anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. for refreshments and door prizes.

Joining the Chamber helps expand your business and the community as you meet others with similar interests as you network and attend meetings, ribbon cuttings, and other local functions.

Stop by or call Brenda or Heather for complete details 318-872-1310. You can also find them on the Internet at www.desotoparishchamber.com

DeSoto Regional Health System had to reschedule the 2022 Health Fairs in Mansfield and Logansport several weeks ago. The dates have now been set with Logansport’s to be held on Thursday, July 14 from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Logansport High School, which is located at 17228 Hwy. 5. Mansfield’s Health Fair will be held on Friday, August 12 from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Clista A. Calhoun Center, located at 515 Louisiana Street in Mansfield.

The fees remain the same with the female panel costing $30.00, which will include CBC (complete blood count), CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), Lipid Panel (for cholesterol levels), T4 (thyroid function test that is free), Vitamin D panel, and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone level).

The male panel fee is $35.00 and will include the entire previously mentioned test, along with a PSA (prostate specific antigen).

Sheriff Jayson Richardson would like to acknowledge and congratulate Deputy Greg Bailey on his recent completion of a two week, 80 hour long, Motors Course. This course was led by DPSO’s recently certified Motors Instructor, Cpl. Donta Phillips, right here in DeSoto Parish.

Deputy Bailey was trained in daily operation, maneuvers, crash avoidance, among many other tactics and skills. He can now be seen patrolling DeSoto Parish on his motorcycle, alongside Cpl. Phillips.

Richardson said, “We are so grateful for Dy. Bailey and his will ingness to learn more in an effort to better serve our Parish, and he was trained right here. That’s right folks, no outsourcing, travel, and paying some other agency. Thanks to the training that Cpl. Donta Phillips received he is able to train our personnel right here at home.”

‘If you get a check in the mail, cash it!’

Last week, Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder announced that 27,125 Unclaimed Property checks totaling $4.8 million were mailed out following a data match to update addresses. Checks will be mailed to every parish in the state.

“If you get a check in your mailbox from the Louisiana Department of Treasury within the next week, it is real money you can cash it right away,” said Treasurer Schroder.

“And, if you don’t receive a check, you may still be owed unclaimed money,” he added. “We can’t return all money this way, but we can at least give back $4.8 million. Please go to www.lacashclaim.org

Once again, the C E. “Rusty” Williams Airport will be alive and all aglow with the 6th Annual Balloons Over DeSoto on Sunday, June 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

The airport is located at 211 Independence Drive in Grand Cane

The gates are scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m., with the annual classic car show. Vendors‚ booths will open with food, arts, crafts, and novelty items to tempt your pocketbook. Music will be provided by DJ Mack with Kevin Stafford serving as emcee.

The Mansfield Civic Group is proud to present the 2022 Juneteenth celebration beginning on June 24, continuing on June 25, and ending on June 26, 2022. The slogan of being the “hottest 3-day summer event in Mansfield” continues to be this year’s theme. It will be held around the DeSoto Courthouse Square for the duration of the festival. There will be a major voter registration drive during the entire event as well.

Before the weekend arrives, Mansfield Civic Group, the DeSoto Parish Tourist Bureau, No Man’s Land, and Louisiana Office of Tourism will feature a No Man’s Land Exhibit at Classic C Event Center, located with entrances on Polk and Jefferson Streets, during the week of Juneteenth, beginning on June 21. The event is free to the public.