The North Louisiana Crime Lab continues to monitor the emergence of cychlorphine, a powerful synthetic opioid that has now been detected in multiple North Louisiana parishes.Since our first detection in March 2026 in a case from Caddo Parish, additional cychlorphine- positive submissions have been... + continue reading
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Braden Phillips of North DeSoto High School is the newest member of Northwestern State University’s Rodeo Team and will compete in team roping. He is the son of Tammy Phillips and Mark Phillips.Cody DeMoss, a 14time NFR bronc rider, will be coaching the Rodeo Team, which is open to all full-... + continue reading
Thirteen-year-old Carla Heard earned both First Place and the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Caddo’s Rising Star Competition.A homeschooled student and aspiring singer, Heard impressed judges and audiences with performances of Beyoncé’s “Love on Top” and... + continue reading
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Chamber officers, members and the general public are cordially invited to join them for the Big Reveal of our 1843 Mansfield Log House Courthouse. The ceremony will take place at the old Courthouse at 401 Polk Street in Mansfield on Tuesday, June 23 at noon.The old log courthouse was originally... + continue reading
Please join Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the entire DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Jonathan Norwood on his graduation this morning from the Shreveport Regional Training Academy! The academy is a demanding 16-week program designed to prepare future law enforcement... + continue reading
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The North DeSoto Griffins hosted the Airline Vikings for a Spring Game.They rotated series on offense and defense did not keep score, however, one live quarter at the end of the game ended in a 14-14... + continue reading
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“Honor your father and mother that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12) Last Sunday was Father’s Day. I miss my father so very much.... + continue reading
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Thirteen-year-old Carla Heard earned both First Place and the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Caddo’s Rising Star Competition.A homeschooled student and aspiring singer, Heard... + continue reading
