The DeSoto Police Jury will spend approximately $600,000 to upgrade six compactor sites throughout the parish.

The lights will go out late tonight in parts of South Caddo and North DeSoto Parishes while Valley Electric Crews make repairs to the system.

Have you ever wondered what Southern hospitality tastes like? Take a long sip of freshly brewed sweet tea and you may have an idea.

The trail of a bank robber who discharged a firearm inside the Capital One branch bank in Grand Cane on Tuesday morning ran cold by midafternoon despite the convergence of dozens of law enforcement from multiple agencies within minutes after the call.

DeSoto sheriff's deputies are still searching all areas of Grand Cane in for an armed man who robbed the Capital One branch bank shortly after 11 a.m. At least one gunshot was fired into the ceiling of the bank in an apparent attempt to get the teller to hurry up and hand over some money.

A manhunt was underway late this morning for a man who robbed the bank in the north DeSoto Parish town of Grand Cane.

Have you ever wondered what Southern hospitality tastes like? Take a long sip of freshly brewed sweet tea and you may have an idea.

Paying off this village's sewage system debt drew 100 percent support Thursday night as more than two dozen residents joined public officials in offering ideas on how to spend a recent leasing bonus payment.

The public is invited to attend a Tea Party Rally Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - noon at the West Monroe Convention Center.

The Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the annual G. Scott Griffin Award, which is given to a local artist who has overcome adversity to make a contribution to the community while executing his or her art, a news release states.

An open casting call for aspiring models interested in being a contestant on the reality show "America's Next Top Model" will be held from noon to 8 p.m. July 12 at the Louisiana Boardwalk, 540 Boardwalk Blvd.

There is a new program now taking applications for free medical and dental services in northeastern Louisiana.

Carley, Eliza, 83, of Bossier City, died June 23; services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Waterloo No.