DeSoto Parish Schools are officially out for the summer. The 2024-2025 school year begins for students on Thursday, August 8. 

Fish fry Fundraiser: A Plate Lunch fundraiser will be held at 327 Washington Ave (old Market Basket parking lot)in Mansfield on May 24, 2024 for the Jones family. Kimbre Jones, wife of DeSoto investigator Russ Jones, has recently been diagnosed with a form of Lymphoma. All proceeds will go directly to the Jones family. For more information or to make a donation call (318) 872-3956 and ask to speak with Holly Kennedy-Jones or Sonya Sharrow. 

In remembrance and honor of those who served, all locations of the DeSoto Parish Library will be closed  Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.