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Wed
25
Oct

DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association Holds 4th Quarterly Meeting

DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association Holds 4th Quarterly Meeting
DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association Holds 4th Quarterly Meeting

The DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association held their 4th quarterly meeting Monday October 16th at the DeSoto Parish Extension Office. Mr. Henry Richardson, DPCA President, welcomed the crowd and discussed current fertilizer and cool season forage seed prices. Mr. Joshua Salley, DeSoto Parish County Agent, gave a presentation on the different Extension programs offered to Louisiana beef cattle producers. Mr. Richard Longoria, Norbrook representative, introduced himself and offered his company’s services for pharmaceutical needs of producers. Our special guest was Mr. Bubba Rutherford with Rutherford Land and Cattle from Fairfield, TX. He gave a powerful discussion of his personal life and discussed the current and future cattle market. A great meal was prepared by Mrs. Marcia Griffin and a special thanks to Richard Longoria and Norbrook for sponsoring the meal. The DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association hosts quarterly meetings at the DeSoto Parish Extension Office.

Wed
18
Oct

Cruisin’ in Grand Cane this Weekend!

Cruisin’ in Grand Cane this Weekend!

The Historic Grand Cane Association has been busy preparing for the big weekend of October 21st to present its 10th annual Cruisin’ in Grand Cane car, truck and tractor show. We have three food vendors lined up and our local coffee shop for your eating and coffee drinking needs. As an added attraction, we will have live music for your listening enjoyment.

Come join us in Grand Cane from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Talk cars and tractors with the men and women who have come to share their vehicles at this event. Have lunch, visit our shops and just sit a spell taking in the scenery. Only once a year can you see historic downtown filled with vehicles that are at least 30 years old! It is a sight to see and these guys and gals are always willing to share information with grownups and kids alike.

Hope to see you there! For more show information, contact Dianne Mason, Event Chairman, 318-858-2556,318-455-0296 (feel free to leave a message) or . Check us out on Facebook.

Wed
18
Oct

HGCA 10th Annual Cruisin’ in Grand Cane! a Car and Tractor Show

HGCA 10th Annual Cruisin’ in Grand Cane! a Car and Tractor Show

This popular event, sponsored by the Historic Grand Cane Association, is free to the public and will be held on October 21st from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Showcased in historic downtown Grand Cane will be classic, antique and street rod cars, trucks and tractors that are model year 1993 and older.

If you have one that is in the process of restoration, feel free to bring them to the show. Dianne Mason, Event Chairman, says quite often she hears people saying that they would love to enter their vehicle in the show, but they are still working on them. Mrs. Mason stated that from what she has learned, there is always a “fixer- upper” project in progress so bring your vehicle, even if it’s not completed.

Wed
18
Oct

Meet and Greet Set for DeSoto Regional Medical Staff and Association Members

Meet and Greet Set for DeSoto Regional Medical Staff and Association Members

Come and meet the DeSoto Regional Medical Staff and Association members on October 26 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at a fun filled evening open to the public. DeSoto Hospital Association Director Terri Byrd has selected a Mexican Fiesta theme for the free event.

Byrd said, “There’s no time for a siesta (during the event)…It’s time for a Fiesta!”

Refreshments will include Mexican themed fare highlighting favorites that most of us love to enjoy.

The event will be held at the Clista A. Calhoun Center, located at 515 Louisiana Street in Mansfield. You can RSVP by emailing terribyrd//2desotoregional. com

Thu
12
Oct

Ninth Annual “Fifty Mile Trail of Treasures” to be Held Saturday, October 14

Ninth Annual “Fifty Mile Trail of Treasures” to be Held Saturday, October 14
Ninth Annual “Fifty Mile Trail of Treasures” to be Held Saturday, October 14

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 Ninth Annual Fifty Mile Trail of Treasure, which is always the second Saturday in October, will be held on October 14 with a rain date of October 21. 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.

We all have things that others might be willing to seek out as Chris Gray lost his life, and two other DOTD employees were injured in January 2023, when the driver of a logging truck failed to yield in the work zone, hitting two dump trucks and devastating the lives of several families in a matter of moments.

Thu
12
Oct

Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray

Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray
Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray
Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray
Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray
Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray
Section of US 171 Named in Memory of Chris Gray

A section of US 171 in south DeSoto Parish is now known as the Chris Gray Memorial Highway, following a ceremony to dedicate the roadway to a DOTD employee who was killed while performing routine maintenance earlier this year.

their “treasure”. Keeping that in mind, we all have many unwanted or unused things that our homes overflow with. What better way to share them while making a little money on the side than to set up a booth on “the trail”! Items from baked goods to pets to collectibles to crafts are welcome. The old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” seems to ring true with collectors as well as bargain hunters. The possibilities are endless on what you might find in this fifty-mile trek.

Thu
12
Oct

MHS Announces Homecoming Court

MHS Announces Homecoming Court

Mansfield High School recently announced the members of the 2023-2024 Homecoming Court.

(l to r) Freshmen Aniya Walker and Chloe Youngblood; Sophomores Shasmin Norris and Germanee Robertson; Juniors Nakiyah Alexander and Zakhia Austin; Seniors Trinity Ford, Makayla Terrell, Journee Jones, and Zaria Pullen.

The Homecoming Queen and Football Sweetheart will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming game on Friday, October 27, as the Mansfield Wolverines host district foe, the Winnfield Tigers.

Wed
04
Oct

Ribbon Cutting for By Faith Coffee House Set for October 6

Ribbon Cutting for By Faith Coffee House Set for October 6

The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Opening of Faith Coffee House, located at 8264 Hwy 171 S in Grand Cane. All members, businessmen, friends and community leaders are cordially invited to attend.

Wed
04
Oct

HGCA’s 10th Annual “Cruisin’ in Grand Cane!”

HGCA’s 10th Annual “Cruisin’ in Grand Cane!”

Since the Historic Grand Cane Association first presented “Cruisin’ in Grand Cane!” in 2012, the event has proven to be extremely popular with the public as well as vehicle and tractor enthusiasts. This year’s show will be held on October 21st. Classic and antique cars, trucks and tractors will be displayed in historic downtown Grand Cane from 9:00AM until 2:00PM. The event is free to the public and is family friendly.

To participate, organizer and event chairman, Dianne Mason, stated that entries in the event are limited to those that are at least thirty years old – 1993model and older. Pre-registrations are now being accepted until October 13th at the reduced fee of $25.00 with a discount for multiple entries. Registrations on the day of the event will be $30. Twenty plus Trophies will be awarded in several categories. There will also be door prizes, live music, 50/50 drawing, food vendors, a “Ladies-only” drawing and so much more.

Wed
04
Oct

Burn Ban in DeSoto Modified and Effective September 30

Burn Ban in DeSoto Modified and Effective September 30

The burn ban which was imposed on July 26, 2023, by the President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will be modified and effective September 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

The modification for DeSoto Parish provides for anyone wanting to burn to contact their respective fire district. The fire districts will evaluate these requests on a case-by-case basis.

The President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury reserves the right to fully reinstate the ban at a later date if conditions warrant. Anyone having questions concerning this matter should contact their fire districts.

Fire District #1 – 318-697-5150 Fire District #2 – 318-933-8799 Fire District #3 – 318-925-0087 Fire District #5 – 318-6977304 Fire District #8 – 318-872-2453 Fire District #9 – 318-797-5673 Mansfield Fire Dept – 318-872-4246 If you are unable to reach any of your respective fire districts, please contact the burn permit line at 855-600-2876.

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