The DeSoto Parish Police Jury will hold a Committee Workshop on Tuesday, July 9 at 5pm at the Police Jury Meeting Room, 101 Franklin Street, Mansfield. The agenda includes discussing the proposed community investment regarding the DESRi Project at Dolet Hills. 

The average soldier during the American Civil War only experienced combat one day out of thirty. What did they do when they weren’t fighting? The Mansfield State Historic Site invites you to see the answer firsthand on Saturday, July 6 from 9am till 4pm. Visitors will witness what the daily life of a Civil War soldier was like including how they trained, what they ate, and where they sheltered during those four years of fighting.

The Annual Balloons over DeSoto will take place July 14 from 4-10pm at the C.E. “Rusty” Williams Airport in Mansfield. This is a free family oriented event for everyone to enjoy. There will be food, hot air balloon rides, car show, live entertainment, food vendors and a firework show. There will also be free parking and a shuttle service.

The Stonewall Library will host a Plastic Canvas craft class Monday, August 5 at 2pm. If you are interested in joining in call Mrs. Karen at 318.925.9191.