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Sheriff Jayson Richardson wants to provide an update to the public on the progress our office has made in regards to the Distribution of Illegal Narcotics within DeSoto Parish. S.L.I.U. stands for Street Level Interdiction Unit, for which our office has a few you may see out patrolling the streets of DeSoto Parish. These narcotics related incidents sometimes reveal other crimes such as illegal weapons, active warrants, or stolen property for which you may see associated charges. Sheriff Richardson would like to thank our DeSoto Narcotics Agents, K9s and Handlers, S.L.I.U., and Tri-Parish Drug Task Force for the hard work they continue to put in to ensure dangerous illegal substances are removed from our streets, and bring to justice those who wish to distribute them among our friends, children, and families.

The DeSoto Parish Cattlemen’s Association held their 2nd Annual Field Day on May 10, 2024 at The Branch Ranch near Mansfield, LA. Those in attendance got to hear from several great speakers. Topics discussed included farm pond management, heat stress in cattle, pasture weed management, mineral supplementation, and NRCS programming. The group also got to hear from North Desoto FFA as they presented on Agricultural Land Loss due to Mineral Exploration. A special thanks to the following for sponsoring the meal for this event.

Corteva Agriscience Livestock Nutrition Center Goldman Equipment Ridley Block Operations A huge thank you to Mr. Tommie Rogers and The Branch Ranch crew for hosting us once again.

The Central Christian Academy Middle School Choir performed at Artbreak on April 12 in the Shreveport Convention Center. Artbreak is the largest student arts festival in the South.

The DeSoto 4-H Shooting Sports Club held their annual banquet on May 4, 2024, at the David Means Memorial 4-H Barn. 4-H members that competed at the Northern Regional and State Shooting Sports competitions were recognized for their accomplishments. DeSoto Parish has the title of LA Shooting Sports Northern Regionals Champion Team. Those members are Addison Burnley, Emma Houston, Weston Walsh, and Jacob Berry. DeSoto will be representing Louisiana at the 2024 National Shooting Sports Competition in June which is held in Nebraska. Four members of the DeSoto Parish 4-H Shooting Sports team will be competing at the national level. Competing in Air Rifle will be Emma Houston, Addison Burnley, and Eli Smith. Jacob Berry will be competing on the state Muzzleloader team. A huge thank you to all of the sponsors, coaches, and parent volunteers for all your hard work and dedication to DeSoto 4-H!

Join us at Back-Alley Community Theatre in Grand Cane as we present Wage Warfare. Young Hope finds herself sandwiched between prim Bonnie and surly Louise, with the only apparent “hope” for relief is a sudden opportunity for promotion. Antics ensue when the three women all vie for the promotion, and hapless boss, Mr. Clogsworth, is oblivious to their shenanigans. He believes his pep talks truly motivate his “troops.”

Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm, May 24–25 and May 31–June 2. Purchase your tickets or reserve your season ticket seat at backalleygrandcane. com. For questions, call our box office at 318461-0202.

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”.

A Mansfield man will spend the rest of his life in prison following his conviction Friday in the 2023 shooting death of another Mansfield man.

Following a weeklong trial, a DeSoto Parish jury found Zamir K. Massey, 20, guilty of second-degree murder in the June death of Kiondric Demarion Woodley, 20, of Mansfield.

He also was convicted of attempted second-degree murder for wounding a second man.

Second-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence.

The shooting happened just before 6 a.m. June 14 at Line and MLK Drive in Mansfield.

Massey left the area after the shooting. He was arrested about two weeks later in Dallas, Texas, and returned to DeSoto Parish.

Proudly hailing from the Southwestern part of the Natural State of Arkansas and naturally raised on the voices and sounds that defines Outlaw Country music, Wyatt also has a deep root and fine ear for Southern Rock.

Putman always finds himself looking back home for inspiration when it comes to writing music. Raw songs with grit, attitude, and authenticity create an enercy at a live show that can’t be denied.

We are proud to introduce BackAlley Community Theatre’s upcoming play, Wage Warfare. If you have ever had a job, or wish you hadn’t, this office comedy is for you. Even on a good day, tensions run high in the customer service department of The Treasure Chest. When a chance for a promotion suddenly appears, will everyone fight fair?

Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm, May 24–25 and May 31 — June 2. Purchase your tickets or reserve your season ticket seat at backalleygrandcane. com. For questions, call our box office at 318-4610202.

Despite falling short in the Division IV non-select matchup, a huge congratulations to the Logansport High School Lady Tigers on an incredible season! Your hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the year are something to be immensely proud of. Let’s continue to support our team and show that DeSotoStrong spirit