The Journal has been notified by the DeSoto Sheriff’s Office that due to a software issue there will be no arrest report issued this week.  A report covering two weeks arrests will be issued next week.

Many people from here use the Jimmy Davis Bridge between Shreveport and Bossier City.  Take note of this announcement by DOTD:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, June 19, 2023, the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy/70th Street) bridge over the Red River in Caddo and Bossier Parishes will be closed nightly  from Monday, June 19th through Friday, June 23rd, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night.

The DeSoto Registrar of Voters office will be closed Friday, June 16- Monday June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, June 20th.

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