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It has been an inspirational season for the Stanley High School — La Lady Panthers softball team and their incredible journey to the LHSAA Non-Select Division V state championship! Through your adversity this season, you have played with determination to represent your Stanley community. Despite the loss, your efforts have made us all proud. Keep your heads up high, Panthers! Your heart and teamwork inspire us all.

The North DeSoto High School Lady Griffins Softball team has made a competitive run this season! Despite the loss in the LHSAA Non-Select Division II state championship, your hard work and dedication have made your school and community proud. Here is to setting the standard of high performance in high school softball!

Fredrick Miller, a 21 year old black male, (5’10” and 170lbs) is currently being sought by our agency and Bossier Police for Attempted Homicide, and aggravated Flight from Officers. Miller was last seen on I49 near the Hwy 509 Exit and is to be considered armed and dangerous. By now residents in that area may have noticed an increased presence of law enforcement searching for this suspect. He was last seen wearing a royal blue colored shirt with light color pants.

If you see this suspect do not attempt to approach and call our office immediately at either 318-872-3956 or 911

The dates for DeSoto Regional Health Fairs for 2024 have been set for May 3 in Mansfield at the First United Methodist Church, June 21 in Zwolle at St. Joseph Catholic Church and July 12 in Logansport at the Logansport High School Gymnasium. All three will be held from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

The fees remain the same as last year with the female panel costing $30.00, which will include CBC (complete blood count), CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), Lipid Panel (for cholesterol levels), Thyroid Profile, Vitamin D panel, and HGB A1C (Hemoglobin The male panel fee is $35.00 and will include the entire previously mentioned test, along with a PSA (prostate specific antigen).

A former DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy, Javarrea Pouncy, 30, pleaded guilty to depriving a detainee of his civil rights under color of law by willfully using unreasonable force against the detainee.

“Like any law enforcement officer, the defendant had a duty to protect people in his custody,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Instead of fulfilling his duty, the defendant abused his authority by beating a detainee who posed no threat to him, leaving the victim broken, bloodied and bruised. The Justice Department is committed to investigating and prosecuting officers who violate the civil and constitutional rights of those in their care.”

Parishwide, voters will be deciding if the Parish will continue to levy a 5 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish, an estimated $4,583,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year, for a period of 10 years. This would begin in the year 2026 and end with the year 2035 for the purpose of collecting and disposing of solid waste, including operating and maintaining the Parish’s solid waste landfill facilities and equipment, which facilities and equipment may receive and dispose of solid waste from within and from without the Parish.

Area Softball Teams Sulphur Bound! All Games Scheduled at High Noon

#6 Stanley Lady Panthers V. #7 Anacoco

Each year, the River City Fest Committee strives very hard to raise funds for its Spring Festival, which is held on the beautiful Logansport Riverfront. The 41st Annual River City Fest dates are slated for May 9-11, 2024, beginning with food, arts and crafts vendor, an Arm Wrestling Tournament, Cornhole Tournament, Treasure Hunt, Car Show, Fireworks, Pageant, Petting Zoo, Balloon Release, Boat or Pet Parade, and live entertainment provided by some of the best in the business. Headlining this year’s Fest on Saturday, May 11th will be Nashville recording artist, Wyatt Pulman. Opening for Wyatt will be Louisiana’s very own Adam Legar Band and East Texas native Jacob Wheeler.

We try to add new events and attractions each year. This year we are trying to bring back some of the old events from the Pioneer Trade Days and have had a mechanical bull bought and donated to our organization in which we can provide the local children and adults wit their very own “Bucking Rodeo”.

Despite the plea, Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones said he wasn’t driving drunk but entered the plea because “it was determined that I would not get a fair trial in our local judicial system.”

Jones shared information about his plea on his Facebook page.

Because the charge is a misdemeanor offense, the plea will not require Jones to resign from office. He’s serving his first term as mayor.

“I take full responsibility for my actions, even though I was not driving while intoxicated. I am an advocate against driving under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. I want the public to take heed to my experience and please don’t drive, even after having a few drinks,” Jones wrote.