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Every October, the Mansfield Library continues its tradition of honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special display focused on education, awareness, and support. Featuring informative materials and pinkthemed decorations, the display symbolizes hope and solidarity with those affected. This effort is especially meaningful to Mrs. Doris Ross (Pictured), Branch Manager of the Mansfield Library and a grateful 20-year breast cancer survivor. Her leadership and personal journey inspire the community and highlight the importance of early detection. The library invites everyone to visit throughout October to view the display, learn more, and stand in support of survivors, fighters, and families. reminder of the importance of early detection and support. The Mansfield Library invites the community to visit throughout October to view the display, access educational materials, and stand together in support of survivors, fighters, and families affected by breast cancer.

It’s homecoming in stonewall. After two huge road game wins, the Griffins were excited to be back at home.

BTW elected to receive the ball to start the game. They got a first down on the first play. Then they got a first down on penalty that converted a fourth down. A long run got them to the red zone. They went for it on fourth down from the twelve and converted. The snap went over the quarterbacks head to back them up to the 18. Snap went over the quartbacks head again. It was fourth and goal from the -28. BTW punted. The Griffin offense got the ball for the first time with 3:40 left in the first quarter. Luke Delafield completed passes to Colton Lacour, Christian Ashworth and Miller Warren. Braelyn Latin did all the running with Kenny Thomas out. Delafield scrambled to get the first down at the five. Latin scored. It was 7-0 with 1:02 left. On the last play of the quarter BTW fumbled and Brayden Thomas recovered for the Griffins.

Do you have too much “stuff” in your house and you would like a chance to get rid of it while making a little extra cash? The Tenth Annual Fifty Mile Trail of Treasure, which is always the second Saturday in October, will be held on October 11 with a rain date of October 18. The path of the continuous yard sale begins with vendors setting up on Hwy 171 in Stonewall, where they will continue through Mansfield. Pickers and treasure seekers will then find their way down Hwy 84 through Stanley and Logansport, cross over the bridge into Texas with Haslam and Joaquin completing the journey. Or, you can reverse the trail and begin in Texas, according to your preference. There are some booths such as Kickapoo Winery and the Antique Adoption Fair that filter off of Highway Hwy 5 in Keachi.

At the regular meeting for the DeSoto Parish School Board, the following staff members were proudly recognized as October Employees of the Month Support Staff of the Month — Lisa Doyal, NDUE Teacher of the Month — Kaitlyn Hillman Tilley, MES New Teacher of the Month — Callie Moore, NDLE Leader of the Month — Jessica Thompson, MHS A special thank you to our community partners Aneca Federal Credit Union, Alera Group, MarketPlace Chevrolet Stonewall, and RBW Consulting for sponsoring and supporting this initiative. Your partnership helps us celebrate the incredible people making a difference in our schools every day.

Bon Chasse DAR members recognized the employees of the DeSoto Parish 911 office with snacks. These 911 employees work behind the scene every day to make sure emergency services in our parish run smoothly. We thank all of our emergency workers for the jobs they do. Pictured L to R are Sue Valentine, Melanie Glenn, Tabitha Tucker (911 supervisor), DPSO Captain Philip Daniels, Rosemary Martin, and Pam Melton.

Angie Gaddis joined the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office in April of 2004, and with over 21 years on the job she woke up this Monday morning on her own time…with a new season of life to enjoy! As of Friday, she is officially retired.

Angie had been tasked with various duties in the Civil Department at DPSO over the years, including but not limited to Collecting Taxes, Background Checks, Fingerprints, and a host of other tasks.

Sheriff Richardson hosted a retirement party for her on Friday where Angie was surrounded by co-workers wishing her all the best! Angie stated, “This job requires a good heart and a good sense of humor. There are days where you simply greet people you don’t know with a smile, and other days you may be praying and crying with someone as well.”

In the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 19th, DeSoto Parish Narcotics Division and members of the DeSoto SWAT executed an arrest/search warrant at an apartment located on Oak Hill Rd in Mansfield.

The warrant was on Michael D. Youngblood (59yo black male of Mansfield) for three counts of Distribution of Schedule II (Crack Cocaine). Before the execution of the warrant, agents and deputies observed Mr. Youngblood leaving his residence in a vehicle. Youngblood was stopped and taken into custody for the outstanding warrant at that time.

The Louisiana State Legislative Auditor has reported that The City of Mansfield did not comply with the state public bid law, failed to amend its budgets, didn’t publish meeting minutes and violated the state Constitution’s prohibition on loaning or donating public funds. The City did publish the minutes in The Mansfield Enterprise, which serves at the Parish Journal, but the State now requires them to be published on the Internet.

Additionally, a now-former firefighter was able to rack up about $14,000 on a city credit card.

Those were among an independent auditor’s findings in a report the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office published Monday.

Other significant deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting reported by the auditors noted included: Financial transactions processed without adequate supporting documentation or appropriate approvals.

The DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association (DPCA) recently held its quarterly meeting at the DeSoto Parish Extension Office. With cooler months approaching, the discussion centered on cool-season forages. Dr. José Pereira Neto, Forage Agronomy Specialist with the LSU AgCenter, provided recommendations on forage varieties including ryegrass, wheat, oats, clover, and more.

DPCA President, Mr. Henry Richardson, shared an update on fertilizer prices with information provided by local dealer Mr. Charlie Roberts. The keynote speaker and meal sponsor, Mr. Marshall John with Louisiana Land Bank, highlighted the services and opportunities the Land Bank offers to agricultural producers across Louisiana and beyond.

Sheriff Jayson Richardson will be opening the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Rifle Range to public residents on two available dates in September/October. The dates below will be reserved for DeSoto Parish hunters to have an opportunity to sight in their rifles for hunting season. Sheriff Richardson is pleased to offer this service to our residents free of charge, in a safe environment.