Proverbs 3:5-6

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

We have to learn that God’s timing and our timing are not the same.  For God is never late. He’s always on time. He’s all-knowing and all power. I know at times when we are going through trials and tribulations, we sometimes ask God…..how long?  

How long will evil be called good and good called evil? How long will the wicked prosper? 

God’s word has never failed, and it never will. We can trust his timing because he intends to follow through no matter how long it takes.  

Stay In Line With God And Trust His Timing 

Have you ever been on your way somewhere and was held up by a train. Oftentimes we are in a hurry and we want the train to move quickly so that we can get to our destination.  

I remember one time I was held up by a train and was sitting there for a long time, so I decided to  back up and go another way, after I got out of line another car pulled up and as I looked back the train was starting to move and the vehicles preceded to move.   

I then said to myself, If I would have just  waited and stayed in line. You see, I got out of line to go another way because the train was taking too long, but  little did I know, the way I thought was quicker took longer.  

In this analogy about the train, in our lives, we get impatient and get out of line with God when we try to  handle situations on our own without seeking God first. The train in this article represents our circumstances, trials, and tribulations.  

We have to wait until the conductor and engineer move the train in order for us to move on. We must wait on God and keep trusting in him while we are going through the storms of life.   

We can’t allow the enemy to disrupt and distract us from getting out of line with God. We must stay in the will of JESUS and trust in his timing.  

Trusting God’s timing means acknowledging that He knows what is best for us and that His timing is always perfect.

Stay In Line With God And Trust His Timing 

Prayer: Precious Heavenly Father, we thank you for your grace and mercy. Lord, forgive us for our sins known and unknown.  Help us to trust and wait on you, God. You’re always on time. Help us, Lord, to stay in line with your word. In Jesus Christ’s Name, we  humbly pray. Amen 

Be Encouraged! 

Glory to GOD!!

(LaTina DeLoach, a native of Minden, is a Christian,a devoted wife and mother and Lady Deloach As the wife of Pastor Gregory DeLoach, Blue Run Baptist Church.)

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Bossier Sheriff’s Office Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teenager.

Karah Haas, 16 of the 700 block of Ferndale in Haughton, was last seen on March 8. Haas left the residence at an unknown hour without permission and possibly took an Uber to somewhere near Austin, Texas. Haas is a white female and stands approximately 5’4”, 140 lbs., bright red hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Bossier Sheriff’s Office at (318) 965-2203.

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Much of the sports commentary world is mad at Kim Mulkey.

The LSU women’s basketball coach has been defying conventional wisdom since she was a little girl, the only one around Hammond or nearly any place else who was playing baseball with the boys. She was the No. 1 draft pick after tryouts and was a pitcher, catcher and shortstop in the local Dixie Youth League. There was no softball league for girls.

That went so well she made the all-star team. Then before the first game, tournament officials said she couldn’t even sit in the dugout, let alone play, because she was a girl – or her team would have to forfeit. Her dad had hired an attorney, but in the early 1970s, that went nowhere. So she stood outside the fence, and her teammates dedicated the win to her.

She’s not passed up many fights since. She’s willing to be unpopular, the lone wolf even, because she’s been there before. She passed on her dream job, succeeding legendary Leon Barmore at Louisiana Tech, because Tech president Dan Reneau would not give her a five-year contract – only four. Off she went to become head coach at Baylor.

“Thank God for unanswered prayers,” she’s said again and again, fiercely loyal to Louisiana Tech, but still to this day frustrated that Reneau would not grant her fifth-year wish/demand.

It worked out fantastically well for Baylor, which immediately began winning big in women’s hoops, whipping up on Texas and everybody else from coast to coast.

The late Grant Teaff, legendary football coach at Baylor, said Mulkey could coach any sport and succeed,  because at her core, she is a teacher who truly cares about her players as people.

“She’s a hard-nosed coach that’s demanding,” said Teaff in a 2012 interview, “but she loves them like a mother.”

Her autobiography is titled “Won’t Back Down.” The dedication to her children, daughter Makenzie (a starter for her at Baylor) and son Kramer (of LSU baseball fame), finished with the admonition, “Above all, stand your ground – and don’t back down.”

She was named “Wacoan of the Year” after the Lady Bears won the 2011 NCAA Final Four, her second national title at Baylor. An interview with the Wacoan magazine wrapped up with words that still ring true:

“There’s no secrets with me. What you see is what you get. All I want to do is represent Baylor in a way that makes them proud.

“That doesn’t mean I’m perfect, and that doesn’t mean I won’t make mistakes. But if, ultimately, I graduate my players (she was the first in her family to get a college degree, and of course had a perfect 4.0 at Tech as a business major), and I put a product on the floor that represents Baylor in the way they want to be represented, then I consider that my job.”

Sub in “LSU” for “Baylor” and that’s Mulkey today. 

She’s also a lightning rod, unquestionably the most controversial figure in her sport, maybe all of sports. When LSU won last year’s NCAA championship, the New York Times’ headline read, “Kim Mulkey, a Colorful and Divisive Coach, Wins Another Title.”

Google “Kim Mulkey controversy” and you get a very long list of links to consider.

The latest: her comments in the wake of Sunday’s altercation – it wasn’t really a fight; punches get thrown in fights – between some players from LSU and South Carolina near the end of the titanic Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game. It was triggered when burly South Carolina center Kamilla Cordoso ran into a confrontation and floored LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson with a violent shove, and then for a few moments things were on the brink of a brawl.

Johnson’s lame-brained brother zoomed in from the stands to defend her. He was swiftly taken away by security and later correctly charged with third-degree assault and battery, and disorderly conduct. Fans, not even family, have no place where he was. Anyone suggesting it was understandable, that’s beyond understanding.

Mulkey’s reaction, however counter to conventional wisdom, is not.

“No want wants to see that ugliness, but I can tell you this,” said Mulkey, “I wish (Cordoso) would’ve pushed (much bigger) Angel Reese. Don’t push a kid; you’re 6-8. Don’t push somebody that little. That was uncalled for, in my opinion. Let those two girls that were jawing go at it.”

She seemingly shrugs off her many critics, and it bothers them. Monday on ESPN’s popular First Take show, panelist Shannon Sharpe ripped her and called for media to “hold her accountable.” If he wanted near-unanimous condemnation, he’s happy.

But understand where she sits, and why she said what she did. That was her player who got attacked by an opponent. It was the byproduct of a game that lacked officiating to limit rough play, something Mulkey cited – and got no disagreement from anyone.

She wasn’t right to suggest a Reese vs. Cordoso rumble, although it was sanctioned by the referees all afternoon. Mulkey didn’t major in political science at Tech, and she’s bold, brash, and rock-solid in her convictions.

It’s at the core of her DNA. It’s as big a part of her success as her coaching and recruiting brilliance, which is undeniable. What she says sometimes will turn off plenty of people – but her approach galvanizes her team, magnetizes recruits, and those are vital components of a coaching resume that stands among the very best in her sport or any other.

Maybe she’ll walk back her remarks about the altercation, maybe not. Hope so. She admits she makes mistakes. But one thing about Kim Mulkey: she will speak her mind. Brace yourself if that bothers you.

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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MADRID— The motto of the Boy Scouts of America is to be prepared. That’s all well and good, except I got kicked out of scouting as a Webelo (the stage between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts). I was never awarded a preparedness merit badge, and don’t even know if there is such a thing. Though I feel as if I have armored up for all potential setbacks while hosting over 40 groups of more than 1,200 people, through lots of European countries over a six-year period. In all those travels, I have never had a transportation problem. 

Until yesterday.

Transportation is one of the primary factors in hosting a successful tour group. It is key to be where you need to be at the time you need to be there. It’s just as important to be picked up at the agreed upon spot at the time that was agreed upon. Any deviation in the plan leads to unhappy guests. Transportation is so important it costs almost as much as lodging, sometimes more.

On the second day of this Spring 2024 RSJ Yonderlust Tour through Spain we encountered an issue that I have never had to deal with— the bus carrying my guests from Madrid to Toledo broke down in the middle of the Spanish countryside. Something that had to do with the electronics had failed. Our bus driver, Oscar, seemed competent, and one of our guests is an electrician, though no one could figure out a fix. We were stranded and running late for our lunch reservation. 

A travel host is as happy as his least happy guest, and there was growing potential for a busload of unhappy guests. This was uncharted territory for me.  I have been blessed with six years of trouble-free transportation on my tours. That’s an impressive feat as I have hosted tours in Venice, Bologna, Milan, Rome, Amalfi, Naples, a majority of the coastline of Sicily, most of Spain, England, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, and almost every inch of Tuscany. Our guests have travelled by van, bus, horse-drawn carriage, tuk tuks, golf carts, boats, planes, four-wheelers (on an active volcano) electric mini bikes, bicycles, and by foot, all without incident. Yesterday, it looked as if my luck had run out. 

My boots-on-the-ground travel expert, Jessie Marinus, and I immediately started looking for solutions while keeping a positive attitude with the guests. To their credit, my guests seemed fine. My ego would like to think it’s because all but three of them have traveled with me before— for a few it was their fourth or fifth trip with me— but the group’s overall positive manner and optimistic outlook on life and travel was probably a more accurate explanation. 

The first key in these situations is to not look worried or stressed on the outside, no matter how one feels on the inside. The second key is to live in the solution. I’m sure there is an early version of myself that would have panicked and been visibly angry at the situation. Though being blessed with a little clarity and having a small grasp on the concept of acceptance, I chose to acknowledge the situation for what it was and to do my best to fix it as quickly as possible. All attempts to repair the bus were failing. The only answer was to have the transportation company deliver a new bus to us as soon as possible. We were halfway between Madrid and Toledo at an abandoned roundabout with only a small convenience store in sight. 

There was a possibility that a bus wouldn’t be available. Then what if there was a bus, but no available driver? How far away would they be? We could be in for a three or four hour wait with nothing to do except to waste away an entire day on this 10-day tour. 

The other key in a situation such as this is maintaining constant communication with guests, keeping them in the loop and not guessing as to what is going on. To their credit the entire group remained happy and upbeat. Within an hour a new bus arrived, and we were on our way to Toledo. 

There is so much of this travel-hosting gig that is like the restaurant business. In the end, it’s all about hospitality. I tell the leadership team at our restaurants, “Business is problems, and a successful business is problems well handled.” Problems are going to arise. It’s inevitable. The key to happy guests, whether they are sitting in a dining room in Hattiesburg, Mississippi or on a broke down bus in Spain, is to live in the solution.

 The restaurant business really isn’t a food business, it’s a people business. The travel business is that, in reverse. It’s about people, but not the team members one works with, it’s all about the people who pay to travel. I have been blessed to host so many wonderful people over the years. When this new leg of my career began, I knew I would enjoy hosting Americans in Europe and turning them on to the people, places, food, art, architecture, and culture I had discovered on my travels. Though I never knew I would make such good and meaningful friendships.

We travel in groups of 25. There is nothing specific about that number other than that is what the two original villas we used in Tuscany could hold. My wife and I aren’t group travel people. Not at all. I have turned down free trips from food suppliers to all sorts of locations because I didn’t want to travel with a group. For some reason these trips don’t seem like group travel. I have never been able to figure out why it doesn’t seem like group travel, but it never has. The guests who travel with me say the same. It’s like a collection of friends who have gotten together in a foreign land to discover and have fun. In the end, I believe it’s the quality of people who join me on these excursions. We almost all become new friends. This group might be the best, yet.

Ultimately, if the Boy Scouts would have had a travel hosting or hospitality merit badge in scouting, I might would have stuck with it. 

Onward.

Minestrone Soup

I created a version of this in the early days of the Purple Parrot Café in the late 1980s. When we opened Tabella, I revised it and it’s a regular menu item.

¼ c.     Pure olive oil
1 ½ c.  Onion, diced
1 ½ c. Carrot, diced
1 c.      Celery, diced
½ c.     Garlic, minced
¼ c.     Kosher salt
1 tsp    Dried basil
1 tsp    Dried oregano
½ tsp   Dried thyme
2 tsp    Fresh ground black pepper
¼ tsp   Crushed red pepper
2 ea.    Bay leaf
2 TB    Balsamic vinegar
½ c.     White wine
¼ c.     Tomato paste
2 ea.    28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
1 gal.   Vegetable Stock 
2 c.      Zucchini, medium dice
2 c.      Yellow squash, medium dice
1 ea     10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed, drained
2 ea     15 oz. can kidney or cannelloni beans, drained
¼ c.     Pesto 
1 TB    Worcestershire sauce

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.

Add onions, carrots, celery, salt, peppers, basil, oregano, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add wine and balsamic vinegar.  Continue cooking for 3 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly, being careful not to let it burn.

Add canned tomatoes and chicken stock. Simmer for 1 hour.

Add zucchini, squash, spinach and kidney beans and cook for 8 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in pesto and Worcestershire.

Yield: 1 gallon

(Robert St. John is a chef, restaurateur and published cookbook author who lives in Hattiesburg, Miss.)

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Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution inducted four new members on March 5, 2024, at the Webster Parish Library’s Stewart Center. Each member was introduced and presented with a gift bag. We are also working with 11 prospective members to complete their documentation and applications. Our new members are:

Elaine Burns is a descendant of Thomas Everett who was born in 1742 in Virginia. He served as a Private during the Revolution from 1775 through 1780. At the age of 91, he applied for a pension and received $62 per year until his death in 1837 at the age of 97.

Cindy Walker and her daughter Cara Buie are descendants of John Richardson, born 1753 in South Carolina. He served as an Ensign in Gregory’s Company, 10th Regiment. The 10th Regiment became part of the Continental Army in 1777, and after participating in several battles the remaining members disbanded at Valley Forge.

Lydia Pruitt, daughter of our member Kay Pruitt, is a descendant of John Chambliss who was born before 1730 in Virginia. In 1773, he received a land grant of 250 acres in Craven County, South Carolina. John was too old to serve in the military, so he supported the Revolution by providing beef and ammunition to the local troops.

This month’s speaker was Dorcheat-Bistineau member Linda Watson, who gave a presentation about Marquis de Lafayette. He was from one of the wealthiest families in France, and at the age of 17 he used his money to purchase and outfit a ship, recruit men, and sail to the colonies to support the Revolution. 

Our chapter members participate in a nationwide DAR project called Service to America, where members participate in community service projects. Maggie Salter assisted with Club Day at Glenbrook. She helped students make valentine cards to deliver to 3 veterans’ homes.

Hostesses for this month’s meeting were Linda Watson and Libby Watkins. Our April meeting will be held at the Moreland House in Homer. This home was built in 1852 and has recently been restored by Dr. John Moreland and Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage in Minden. They will tell us about the history of the house and give us a tour. This will be the first time the public has been allowed to tour the restored home. Our chapter will also host Claiborne Chapter DAR, and our tour will be followed by lunch in Homer. Dr. John Moreland and Dorcheat-Bistineau members Cindy Madden, Ashln Benamati Thompson, Judy Reese, Jamie Fortenberry, Harol Thompson, Sue Kinsey, and Liz Custer are all descendants of Joseph Benson Moreland and Mary Amanda Phillips Moreland who built the house. There are many other descendants from Claiborne Chapter DAR as well.

Dorcheat-Bistineau DAR is a vibrant, growing service organization which meets in Minden. Any woman age 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) is eligible to join DAR. For more information, contact Cindy Madden, Regent of Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter at darcindymadden@gmail.com. Please like our Facebook page: Daughters of the American Revolution – Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter.

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In 1945, John Paul “Johnny” Sarkisian met Jackie Jean Crouch.  Jackie was born in Kensett, Arkansas in 1926.  Early on, Jackie’s father recognized that Jackie had singing talent.  When she was 7 years old, Jackie began singing on local radio in Arkansas.  When she was 10 years old, she sang with Bob Will and his Texas Playboys.  In 1938, twelve-year-old Jackie won a statewide talent contest.  To give Jackie a better chance than she would have in Arkansas, her father moved them to Los Angeles, California where Jackie enrolled in drama school.  “I was born Jackie Jean Crouch,” she said, “and I thought it was a cute name until I came to California, and they called me a dumb Okie.”  Tiring of the snide comments, Jackie adopted the stage name Georgia Pelham in honor of a deceased friend.         

On June 22, 1945, Georgia married Johnny in Reno, Nevada.  Both were 19 years old.  Some sources said they broke up the following day, then got back together, then broke up again.  It seems to have been a pattern for their relationship.  During one of their times together, Georgia became pregnant.  She and Johnny had decided to have an abortion.  Nearing the point of no return, Georgia changed her mind in the clinic just minutes before the operation.  On May 20, 1946, Georgia gave birth to a healthy baby girl they named Cherilyn because Lana Turner, her idol, had named her daughter Cheryl.  Georgia and Johnny’s relationship ended for good soon after their daughter was born.  Georgia said later, “I worked in an all-night diner from 7 at night until 7 in the morning for $3.  Then I got a singing job in a bar and grill, a real dump, but in 1946 it paid $75 a week.  That was a lot.”

In August 1947, Georgia, then a 21-year-old divorcee, was among the 32 entrants in the JamboReno Beauty Contest in Reno, Nevada.  Out of the 32 contestants, Hollywood beauty contest specialist Earl Carroll crowned Georgia the winner of the contest and presented her with a $750 cash prize.  Georgia then got several acting jobs in television commercials.  In 1949, Georgia was one of three winners of the Jack Carson scholarship which allowed her to continue studying at Ben Bard’s drama school.  Actor Jack Carson received top billing in “Romance on the High Seas,” a film which also starred Doris Day.  He received second billing behind Cary Grant on Frank Capra’s “Arsenic and Old Lace.”  He starred in over 130 productions from the 1930s to the 1960s.  Jack Carson began his acting career by studying with Ben Bard.  To show his appreciation, Jack Carson sponsored scholarship awards for up-and-coming actors and actresses to study under Ben Bard. 

In April 1949, 15 candidates including Georgia Pelham entered the 8^th annual Los Angeles Holiday on Wings” beauty contest, and Georgia won the competition.  In 1950, Georgia auditioned for a part in the John Huston film “The Asphalt Jungle.”  Georgia charmed her way through the audition and got the part.  Well, that’s what they told her anyway.  Georgia learned later that another newcomer got the part.  Like Georgia, whose real middle name was Jean, the part went to another actress whose real middle name was Jean.  Norma Jean Baker.  You know… Marilyn Monroe.  In that same year, Georgia appeared in her first film, “A Life of Her Own.”  By 1952, she had had small, uncredited roles in five films.  In 1955, she appeared in an episode of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” She appeared in the “I Love Lucy” episode “Lucy Gets a Paris Gown.”  She acted in several other small roles, but she just never broke through in Hollywood.  Georgia’s personal life was difficult as well.  In addition to Johnny, Georgia was married to at least five other men, and, with John Southall, had a daughter they named Georganne.  In 1961, Georgia married Gilbert Hartmann LaPiere.  Soon after their marriage, Gilbert legally adopted Georgia’s two daughters and their last names legally became LaPiere.

In 1962, Georgia’s 16-year-old daughter dropped out of school and left home.  Cherilyn had wanted to be famous since her childhood, but she felt that she was unattractive and untalented.  She said later, “I couldn’t think of anything that I could do.  I didn’t think I’d be a singer or dancer.  I just thought, well, I’ll be famous.  That was my goal.”  After leaving home, Cherilyn danced in small clubs on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip and took acting classes.  She introduced herself to anyone she could to get a break.  In November of that year, she got a big break and became… a housekeeper.  She became the housekeeper for…Sonny Bono.  You know Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere as Cher.  Can you imagine if Georgia had gone through with the abortion? 

Sources:

1.      The Republic (Columbus, Indiana), May 5, 2013, p.48.

2.     West Hawaii Today, May 5, 2013, p.TV2.

3.     The Boston Globe, May 6, 2013, p.G3.

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In previous articles I’ve talked about how anglers question themselves after a bass tournament. Bass fishermen are their own worse critics when it comes to how they performed. While I still go into every tournament wanting to win, the reality is I probably won’t. But I do feel I’m still good enough to make the Top 10! My effort and heart are still there, and I’ll do my homework before each event, but I’m continuously reminded that this is a young man’s sport. Today is my perspective on what happened after my recent ABA Solo 150 15^th place finish at Lake of the Pines in East Texas.

Today’s tournament anglers are very good at catching bass. It all starts with the equipment they are using today. Fishing reels are so much more advanced today than when I first started tournament fishing back in 1990. Reels that we used to consider high speed with a 7:1:1 gear ratio have been replaced by super high-speed reels with a gear ratio of 10:1. The fishing rods also are state of the art with so many different designs for every type of fishing known to man. Many rods today are so sensitive you can actually feel every single pebble on the bottom of the lake.

So, with all this great equipment, why is it that everyone is not a great angler? In my opinion, it’s just like any other sport. Some anglers are just naturally better and more talented than others. The days of someone getting lucky to win a tournament are long gone! Anglers still must do their homework, spend time on the water and pre-fish before each event.

For this Lake of the Pines ABA Solo 150 Tour event, I made several trips to the Pines to scout weeks before the tournament. Of my first three previous trips leading up to the week of the event, I was catching not just a lot of fish, but quality as well. I was feeling pretty good about being able to have a Top 10 finish. Then tournament week rolled around and all the time and effort I had put in was all for naught, or was it?

One thing about early spring bass fishing is conditions can change almost daily. It might be the hardest time of year to pattern fish since conditions are constantly changing with passing cold fronts. This time of year, bass are constantly on the move looking to head for shallow water to spawn. For this event, I had what I thought was a good area where I felt bass would stage before coming in for the spawn. These spots can be a true honey hole and can put an angler in great position to do very well.

But that did not happen for me on this event, and I had to adjust my game plan and go to plan B early on day 1. But that’s what tournament bass fishing is all about….making adjustments. Long story short, I managed to bang out a 5-fish limit just shy of 17 lbs. on day one. Now for 80% of most events, this would be considered a great start. I felt confident I would be in the Top 10 for sure or maybe the Top 7.  

Wrong!!! After all anglers weighed in on day 1, I was sitting in 12^th place. Now that’s nothing to be ashamed of, but two of my competitors caught over 25 lbs., with one over 27. After the shock was over, I asked myself, “What the heck am I doing wrong?” I knew that the anglers who were leading were really good anglers, but I was heading into final day with a 10-pound deficit. I knew that there was no way I could make up that kind of ground on this group of anglers.

But day 2 for me was not very good as I struggled to get a limit of about 11 lbs. in the boat before 11:30 that morning. It was a small limit, but I continued to put my head down and fish hard hoping to get two or three quality bites (four or five pounders) that might put me in range to maybe get a check. As day two came to a close, I ended this event in 15^th place overall.    

Over my 34 years of tournament fishing, I have logged in thousands of hours on the water looking for those little green fish we call bass. While I still have the desire to compete and win an event, I’m a realist as well. These young anglers today are good, and I mean really good, especially with today’s advanced electronics. They are just better than me and that’s hard for me to say!

But one thing I have come to terms with is that at the age of 62, and a melanoma diagnosis that so far I have overcome. I’m happy to be able to wet a hook and continue to fish on a competitive level. It’s funny how your perspective changes when life throws you a curve ball and reminds you how precious it is to have our health. Winning is no longer that important. What is important is that I still enjoy the camaraderie we anglers share as a group. It’s the friends I’ve made because of bass fishing that makes it all worthwhile.

Till next time, good luck, good fishing and make sure to check out Tackle Talk Live podcast, as well as the Hook’N Up & Track’N Down Show on You Tube. 

Steve Graf                                                                                                                                   

Angler’s Perspective

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Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

March 16

9 a.m. until noon, District 2 Star of Hope O.E.S. 30th Annual Gala, “Star Struck” Welcome to Old Hollywood. 630 Factory Outlet Dr., Arcadia, La. Attire: Sunday’s best with “fascinators and fedoras. Entertainment, food, drawings. Public is welcome. $5 donation at the door.

March 22

Deadline for nominations for Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce awards. Civic Service Award, Ambassador of the Year, Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Business of the Year, Lifetime Achievement.

March 23

11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Easter Eggstravaganza, North Acres Baptist Church. Egg hunt, Easter presentation, hot dogs, bounce house, face painting, snow cones and cotton candy!

March 24

Noon until 5 p.m. Thomas & Rhone Elementary Reunion. Registration, Meet & Greet, Ole Fashion Fish Fry.

March 25

10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thomas & Rhone Elementary Reunion. Games, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Visit to School Site,Shongaloo Civic Center. For more information, call  (318) 847-4436 or (501) 347-4856

April 3

Greater Minden Spring Job Fair & Resource Expo.

April 4

6 p.m. 2024 UCAP Hunger Fest and Dessert Auction. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. Tickets are $5 each; table sponsorships are $100.

April 15

The founders’ vision for ACE Scholarship was powerful but simple: that all children have access to great schools. Glenbrook School has partnered with the ACE program for the 2024/2025 school year.  Applications for scholarships due date is April 15. For more information, go to:

 Welcome to Grant & Aid (factsmgt.com) or call Naomi Coyle at 318-377-2135.

April 16

6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Awards Banquet. Community Activity Center, 301 West Church St., Springhill. Entertainment by Piney Woods Jamboree. Table sponsorships available. Individual tickets $50.

April 18

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Senior Fun Day sponsored by Springhill Medical Center. Springhill CAC Building. Ages 50 and older. Free admission. Free meal sponsored by Bristol Hospice.

May 4

6 p.m. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center. $50 jackpot, $00 and $200 games, door prizes, silent auction, concessions, costume contest, split the pot.

May 18

9 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Freedom Walk 2024 at Broken Bean. Sponsorships available. Registration $25 per person. All proceeds go to Minden Adult and Team Challenge. Live music, food, fun, games and more … ends at 4 p.m. Register online at www.laatc.com/freedomwalk or at Broken Bean. Call 318-382-0203 or 318-469-5393 with questions.

May 24, 25

A committee of former Thomas & Rhone Elementary School students have planned a reunion for all former students, faculty and staff.  This reunion is schedule for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday and Saturday, (May 24 and 25).  All activities will be held at the Shongaloo Civic Center, 119 LA 2 Alt Rd, in Shongaloo, La.

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Jean B. Taylor

March 16, 1931 – March 9, 2024

Minden, La.

Graveside: 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Danny Bob Turner

March 25, 1946 – March 8, 2024

Benton, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Rose Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, Cypress Baptist Church, 4701 Palmetto Drive, Benton, La.

Burial: Rose Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City.

Tony Bailey

May 1, 1976 – March 9, 2024

Arcadia/Hurricane, La.

Visitation: 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Rose Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Cemetery.

Tony Dewayne Thrash

March 8, 1948 – March 2, 2024

Minden, La.

Private memorial at a later date, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, La.

Mary Elizabeth Keith

August 26, 1948 – March 10, 2024

Coushatta, La.

Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, march 13, 2024, Thomas-Wren Cemetery, under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, Coushatta.

Gretchen Lea (Jones) Stephens

Dec. 27, 1928 – Feb. 29, 2024

Beaumont, Texas.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, Prospect Cemetery, Florien, La.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

Minden City Council has passed a resolution that will allow a number of old water meters that are still in working order to be declared surplus and sold.

“We’ve had these Neptune water meters on the shelf since 2010,” Mayor Nick Cox said at the council meeting Monday. “We don’t use this brand of meter any more because we went to automatic water meters.”

The city has 37 water meters that are 3/4-inch and 27 that are 1-inch.

Cox said other cities still use Neptune meters and are in “dire need of them, but they are on back order for about a year or two.”

He said other communities have reached out seeking help finding the meters.

“We’ve had an offer from the Town of Benton to buy them at shelf (retail) price,” said the mayor. “It’s a really good price, and we don’t have to bid it out. We can have an intergovernmental agreement.”

Should the council decide to “bid out” the meters, the minimum bid will be set at $130 per 3/4-inch meter and $240 per 1-inch. Bids will be received online through www.govdeals.com/index.cfm until 10 a.m. April 2, 2024.

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By Pat Culverhouse

A Minden man wanted on an active felony warrant is now facing additional drug-related charges after he was spotted and detained by an MPD patrol officer on the grounds of a local motel early Monday morning 

Kenyaskey W. Moore, 39, was looking at an aggravated battery charge with a $10,000 surety bond when MPD Sgt. Chris Cayer spotted him just before 3:45 a.m., Chief of Police Jared McIver said. Moore reportedly tried to use a false name at the time of the stop, but he was positively identified.

McIver said Moore was placed in custody and searched, where suspected illegal drugs were found on his person inside a cigarette package.

Additional charges against Moore include possession of CDS Sch. II (crack cocaine), possession of CDS Sch. II (Methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer.

McIver said Moore has been transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. 

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Paige Gurgainers

Local 318 lawyer Jimbo Yocom of Yocom Law Firm has officially declared March 18 a legal holiday. 

“We are declaring a legal holiday, from now until the end of time, March 18 will be 318 Day,” Yocom announced. “If you’re like me, you’re proud of where you’re from. I’m from north Louisiana – 318, and that’s where I practice law.” 

To celebrate, Yocom has partnered with Jordan Stone, LLC to host a treasure hunt within the 318 area. The hidden object will be green and shaped like the state of Louisiana. Clues will be given each day beginning March 11, through the Yocom Law Firm’s Facebook page, with one clue given each day up until March 18 – 318 Day. 

The prize for whoever finds the hidden object within the north Louisiana area will be $3,180.  

Yocom mentioned that additional clues can be unlocked by completing challenges.  

Yocom said, “It will narrow down to exactly where you can find the treasure. Whoever finds it will be the winner of $3,180 – we were going to do $318, but we didn’t want to cheap out.”  

He also mentioned that there is “secret stuff” hidden on the back of the object, so do not “get cute” and try to recreate it.  

“Follow the clues and get ready to be stumped. They aren’t easy,” Yocom explained. “Over $3 grand is on the line, so don’t call whining and complaining. There’s no second place. We don’t do participation trophies. Whoever finds it wins. Tell your friends and family or don’t if you want to be smart about it.” 

Happy hunting in the 318! 

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By Pat Culverhouse

A Springhill man who apparently didn’t want to give up a stolen video poker machine is now sitting in the parish lockup facing a variety of charges that include battery on a police officer during his arrest.

Chief of Police Will Lynd said 65-year-old Ronald Glen Giddings is charged with interfering with a police investigation, two counts of possession of stolen things plus battery of an officer and resisting an officer.

Lynd said he and SPD Officer Charles Edgell conducted a search warrant of Giddings’ Coyle St. residence on Friday, March 8,  in reference to a burglary investigation.

“We asked Giddings if he had a poker machine sold to him, he stated ‘yes’ and pointed to the machine,” Lynd said. “I advised him it was stolen from a burglary and had to be seized and that he had received stolen property.”

Lynd said Giddings told him to give him $600 or he would not give up the machine. Giddings was then placed under arrest for interfering, but attempted to refuse Officer Edgell’s attempts to get him in custody. Once he was detained, Lynd said Giddings kicked the officer in the chest while being placed in the police unit.

While seizing the poker machine, police also discovered three pocket watches from an earlier burglary case. Giddings was transported to the Springhill jail and later transferred to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center, Lynd said.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Springhill Medical Center has a number of job opening opportunities – both nursing and non-nursing positions. Apply at http://www.smccare.com.

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The Louisiana Legislature convened its 2024 Regular Session at noon Monday, the third gathering of lawmakers this year. Governor Jeff Landry addressed a joint gathering of House and Senate members along with statewide elected officials to set the tone for the session saying his priorities include education, insurance reform and the economy.

So far, more than 1,000 bills have been filed by the 144 legislators (39 Senators, 104 Representatives) for consideration during the 85 day legislative session which will include the state budget. 

“As we begin this session there is an incredible feeling of hope,” said Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier.  “Members I’ve spoken to are excited and hungry for change because Louisiana deserves better. As we debate the issues and solutions there will undoubtedly be disagreements, but we are committed to working together to make positive change happen.”

“The Senate is optimistic about working with the Governor on insurance reform as well as taking a more aggressive approach to economic development than Louisiana has in the past,” said Senate President Cameron J. Henry. “There’s also a lot of interest and conversation around a Constitutional Convention including many important details that we’re still learning about, so more discussions to come.”

All legislative proceedings including committee meetings and chamber debate can be viewed at www.legis.la.gov.  Additionally, the Louisiana Legislature has a smartphone app (LA LEGE) that combines information from the House and Senate websites into an easy to use format users can access from anywhere.

Final adjournment for the 2024 Regular Legislative Session must occur no later than 6 p.m. on Monday, June 3.    

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Several Glenbrook School students recently attended the Regional Science Fair held in Bossier.  Four students walked away with cash awards, and all of these students are eligible to participate in the Louisiana state science fair later this spring. 

Winners: 

Grant Harrington – 2nd place Engineering Technology (not pictured)

Aynslea Maus – 3rd place Plant Science

Lela Margaret Miller  – 3rd place Microbiology

Scarlett O’Glee – 3rd place Behavioral and Social Science

Special Awards:

Keep Bossier Beautiful – Edgar Bryan

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory – Treat Miller and Chloe Gregg

Air Force – Grant Harrington

Glenbrook School received the 3rd Place Sweepstakes for Division C Region 1.

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By Paige Gurgainers

Sunday was a beautiful day for a community-wide Easter Egg Bash hosted by the Young Women’s Service Club (YWSC) of Minden.  

Club members, along with members of the Youth Challenge Program showed up early to make sure Babb Park was decorated, tables were set up, bounce houses inflated and stuffed eggs were hidden.  

Families brought their kids out to enjoy the festivities and a free meal with Disney classics playing in the background.  

Last year, due to the weather, the YWSC was not able to go all out. Instead, families were able to drive-thru and receive an Easter bag full of candy-filled eggs and an assortment of goodies to take home. Being able to enjoy the weather and witness the smiling faces of the participants this year was the highlight of YWSC President Jessica Haymon’s day.  

“Today could not have been any more perfect” Haymon said. “The weather was beautiful, and it was joyous to see all the kids laughing and running around. Of course, this event is possible due to our generous sponsors, and we look forward to Easter egg bash 2025!” 

Sponsors for the 2023 YWSC Easter Egg Bash were Carter Federal Credit Union, b1bank, GBT, Home Federal Bank, Debbie Callender with LaState Realty, State Farm Agent Laura Horton and Hugh Wood Catering and Specialty Meats.

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No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dessert – With the Easter holiday quickly approaching this recipe pops to mind for both sake of ease and of course YUM.  Often I am asked what desserts can be made ahead for someone to take to another home.  This recipe fits the bill perfectly!  This is also a recipe that kids will love to help with too.  Every time I make this for a crowd I hope for leftovers to take home and there are rarely any!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups prebaked chocolate chip cookies (I use storebought)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Large box instant chocolate pudding (plus milk called for on box less ½ cup)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼  cup whole milk
• 8 ounces extra creamy Cool Whip

Directions

Roughly crumble the cookies in the bottom of a serving bowl.  Pour melted butter over the top.

In a mixing bowl add cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk.  Mix until smooth.  Pour on top of cookies. 

Make chocolate pudding according to package directions but reduce the milk by ½ cup.  Spread over cream cheese mixture.

Top with Cool Whip. Enjoy!

(Ashley Madden Rowton is a wife, mom and published cookbook author who lives in Minden, La.)

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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Persons 45 and older should schedule a colonoscopy today.

According to the American Cancer Society, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States.

Call 318-539-1078 and schedule one today.

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: powdered milk, green beans, rice, biscuit mix, cornbread mix

Household goods: king and queen sheets, towels (all sizes)

Toiletries: soap, deodorant, toothpaste, adult diapers and bed pads

Monetary donations

 Thank you for supporting UCAP!

UCAP is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 204 Miller Street, Minden, for food, utility and rent assistance. Clothing is dispersed on Wednesdays only.

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Thurs., March 7

Minden High School Lady Tiders 18, Huntington 0

Minden High School Lady Tiders scored 10 runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Huntington Thursday.

Kylie Ryan tripled, scoring one run, Kaydree Kemp tripled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Kai Williams laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, Gracie Sparks doubled, scoring two runs, Ryan doubled, scoring two runs and one run scored on another play.

The Lady Tiders got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Lindsay Ryan scored after tagging up, an error scored two runs, Brooklyn Edwards was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Williams drew a walk, scoring one run, Leigha Kennon-Gilbert was struck by a pitch, driving in a run and Belle Douglass drew a walk, scoring one run.

Ryan stepped in the circle first. The starter surrendered no hits and no runs over two innings, striking out three and walking three. Sparks threw one inning of scoreless ball for Minden in relief. She surrendered one hit, striking out two and walking none.

Kemp and Ryan were a force together in the lineup as they each collected two hits while hitting back-to-back. Kemp, Williams, Sparks and Ryan each drove in one run. Ryan stole two bases. The team had seven walks and six stolen bases.

Doyline Lady Panthers 12, Forest Varsity 2

Keily Sumlin collected three hits in three at-bats as Doyline Lady Panthers defeated Forest Varsity Thursday. Sumlin doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning and doubled in the fourth.

Forest got on the board in the top of the first inning, but the Lady Panthers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on one hit to take a 5-2 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

The Lady Panthers added to their early lead in the bottom of the second after Sumlin singled and the team scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.

The team again scored a run on a passed ball in the third.

Sariyah Gill stepped in the circle first for Doyline. The starter gave up five hits and two runs (one earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking two.

Lanie Gates collected two hits in three at-bats. Gates and Savannah Stanley each stole multiple bases, and the team totaled seven stolen, tallied eight walks and turned one double play.

Lakeside Lady Warriors 7, Zwolle 13

Hallie Sutton collected three hits in four at-bats but the Lady Warriors fell to Zwolle Thursday. Sutton tripled in the seventh inning, tripled in the fifth and doubled in the fourth.

McKenna Chreene led things off in the circle for the Lady Warriors. The starter surrendered six hits and five runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking one.

Lakeside piled up 10 hits in the game. Sutton and Mackenzie McCoy each collected three hits and McCoy stole two bases.

Fri. March 8

Lakeside Lady Warriors 13, Haynesville 1

Hallie Sutton struck out 11 batters as the righty led Lakeside past Haynesville Friday. Sutton surrendered one hit and one run over five innings while walking four.

The Lady Warriors got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Rainie Hughes singled, scoring one run, Izzy Vise grounded out, scoring one run, Sutton doubled, scoring one run and Emily Jones homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Lakeside added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Haynesville committed an error, Mackenzie McCoy doubled and Sutton doubled, each scoring one run. The team added a run in the third after Rhea Walker stole home.

The Lady Warriors piled up 13 hits in the game. Walker, Sutton, Karrigan Davis and Hughes each collected two hits. Waller, Sutton and Jones each drove in two runs. Raleah Harris and Hughes each stole multiple bases out of the eight stolen by the team.

Sat., March 9

Glenbrook Lady Apaches 1, St. Frederick Warriors 9

Glenbrook Lady Apaches had trouble keeping up with St. Frederick Warriors leading to a loss Saturday.

Rebecca Mosley took the loss for Glenbrook. She went three and one-third innings, giving up two runs on three hits, striking out two and walking five.

Hadley Haynes and Gracie Heard each collected one hit while hitting back-to-back. Vivian Still stole two bases.

Glenbrook Lady Apaches 17, Downsville Lady Demons 1

Vivian Still drove in five runs on four hits to lead Glenbrook past Downsville Saturday. Still hit a home run to center field in the fourth inning, scoring three runs and singled in the first inning, scoring two.

The Lady Apaches won thanks in part to 10 runs in the fourth inning. Chloe Gregg singled, scoring one run, Gabi Brown doubled, scoring two runs, Colby Hollis tripled, scoring one run, an error scored a run, Hadley Haynes grounded out, scoring one run, Gregg singled, scoring one run and Still homered, scoring three runs.

The Lady Apaches captured the lead 4-1 in the bottom of the first when Still singled, scoring two runs, Brown singled, scoring one run and Hollis hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring a run.

Three more Lady Apaches’ runs crossed the plate in the second inning to extend the lead to 7-1. An error scored one run and Brown homered to left field, scoring two.

Rebecca Mosley earned the win. The starter allowed one hit and one run (none earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking one. Savannah Mangrum threw one inning of no-run ball in relief. The reliever allowed no hits, striking out none and walking none.

The Lady Apaches collected 16 hits in the game, Gregg, Brown, Anna Grace Vining and Ellie Earnhardt each collected multiple hits. Still stole three of the Apaches’ six stolen bases.

Lakeside Lady Warriors 11, Byrd Lady Jackets 0

Izzy Vise collected three hits in four at-bats, as Lakeside defeated Byrd Saturday. Vise tripled in the third inning, doubled in the fourth and singled in the sixth.

Lakeside opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two ground outs. Mackenzie McCoy grounded out scoring one run.

Lady Warriors added one run in the scored after Laiklyn Squyres scored after tagging up. The team scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third. Vise tripled, scoring two runs, Hallie Sutton doubled, scoring one run, an error scored a run and Payton Levesque grounded out, scoring one run.

McKenna Chreene opened the game for Lakeside. She gave up five hits and no runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one. The team piled up 11 hits. Sutton and Vise were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Lakeside. McCoy and Squyres each collected multiple hits. Squyres stole two of seven stolen bases.

North Webster Knights 1, Zwolle Lady Hawks 15

Zwolle Lady Hawks defeated NWHS Saturday, thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning.

Emma Newsom took the loss for the Knights. The righty went five innings, allowing 15 runs (four earned) on 10 hits, striking out four and walking seven.

Kendall Temple went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead in hits. Anekah Coleman went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team at one run batted in.

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Thurs., March 7

Glenbrook Apaches 13, Haughton Bucs 8

Landry Powell collected four hits in four at-bats, as Glenbrook Apaches defeated Haughton Bucs Thursday.

Powell tripled in the sixth inning, singled in the third, doubled in the seventh and singled in the third.

The Apaches got on the board in the first inning after Dawson Day singled, scoring one run. The Bucs captured the lead 3-1 in the bottom of the second.

The Apaches flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring seven runs on four hits to take an 8-4 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was the single by Powell that drove in two.

Sam Ricord earned the win for Glenbrook. He surrendered eight hits and six runs over three and two thirds innings, striking out three and walking five.

Glenbrook accumulated 11 hits in the game. Day collected two hits in three at-bats. Day led the team with two of seven walks for the game.

Lakeside Warriors 0, Cedar Creek Cougars 1

Lakeside watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 1-0 loss to Cedar Creek Thursday.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Hunter Sutton took the loss for Lakeside. The righty went seven innings, allowing one run (zero earned) on five hits, striking out eight and walking one.

Sutton led with two hits in three at-bats, and the Warriors turned two double plays in the game.

Minden Crimson Tide 1, Airline 2

Both teams were strong on the bump Thursday, but Arline was just a little bit stronger at the plate. Brody Bower started the game for Minden and recorded 21 outs. He took the loss for the Tide. He went seven innings, surrendering two runs (zero earned) on six hits, striking out eight and walking one.

Bryson Ranger led Minden with two hits in three at-bats. Hudson Brown led with one run batted in.

Minden Crimson Tide 3, Loyola 2

The Crimson Tide beat Loyola Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the sixth when Jaxon Smith singled, scoring one run.

Both teams were strong on mound. Minden pitchers struck out four while Loyola sat down five.

Brody Bower singled which helped Minden tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.

Zander Rowell earned the win. He surrendered 11 hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking two.

Rowell also made the most of their chances at the plate. The number seven hitter led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Bower provided popping the middle of the lineup. He led the team with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. The Tide turned two double plays.

Fri., March 8

Doyline Panthers 3, Cedar Creek Cougars 14

Doyline Panthers couldn’t keep up with Cedar Creek Friday.

The Panthers opened the scoring in the top of the first, thanks to two singles. They got on the board first when Dakota Stewart singled, scoring one run.

Benton Bates began the game for Panthers. The righty gave up six hits and seven runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking two.

Stewart, Austin Arbaugh and Zach Normand each collected one hit for Doyline. Stewart and Normand were a one-two punch in the lineup as each drove in a run.

Sat., March 9

Doyline Panthers 3, Taylor Tigers 12

Austin Arbaugh led things off on the bump for Doyline. The starter allowed four hits and six runs (three earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four.

Noah Spears and Dakota Stewart were a one-two punch in the lineup as each drove in one run for Doyline. Cayden Mingo collected two hits in four at-bats, and the Panthers turned one double play.

Doyline 0, Loyola 2

Both teams were strong on the mound Saturday, but Loyola Flyers was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their victory over the Panthers.

Noah Spears started the game for Doyline and recorded 18 outs. Spears took the loss. The righty went six innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on four hits, striking out six and walking two.

Spears and Kenneth Lee each collected one hit.

Glenbrook Apaches 1, Haughton Bucs 3

Even though Glenbrook collected five hits to the Bucs’ four, they still fell short Saturday.

Both teams were strong on the hill. Haughton pitchers struck out eight, while Glenbrook sat down four.

A double by Landry Powell put the Apaches on the board in the bottom of the first.

Seth Magnum took the loss for the Apaches. The reliever went four and one-third innings, allowing one run (zero earned) on two hits, striking out two and walking five. Easton Sanders began the game; he allowed two hits and two runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three.

Powell went 2-for-3 at the plate as the catcher led the team with one run batted in. The Apaches turned one double play.

Glenbrook Apaches 2, Haughton Bucs 10

The Apaches collected eight hits to the Bucs’ seven, but they still accepted defeat in the second game Saturday.

Ryan Reagan took the loss for Glenbrook. The reliever went four innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out four and walking one. Jackson Waller began the game. The starter gave up four hits and six runs over one inning, striking out two and walking three.

Waller and Preston Frye each drove in one run.

Lakeside Warriors 1, Airline Vikings 7

Lakeside Warriors had trouble keeping up with the Vikings Saturday.

Jordan Isbell took the loss for Warriors. The righty went five innings, giving up six runs (four earned) on seven hits, striking out five and walking none.

Isbell set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Warriors with two hits in three at-bats.

North Webster Knights 0, D’Arbonne Woods Timberwolves 11

North Webster Knights couldn’t keep up with D’Arbonne Woods Saturday.

Sawyer Wages stepped on the hill first for the Knights. The righty surrendered eight hits and 11 runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking one.

North Webster Knights 7, D’Arbonne Woods Timberwolves 16

Even though the Knights and the Timberwolves both had their opportunities, it was D’Arbonne Woods that eventually prevailed in the second game Saturday. The Timberwolves were down 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth when Hollen Sterpling doubled, scoring two runs.

The Knights got on the board in the first when Dajuan Coleman hit into a double play, but one run scored.

An error gave the Knights the lead 3-2 in the top of the second, but they committed an error which helped the Timberwolves tie the game at three in the bottom of the inning.

A steal of home by Coleman helped the Knights gain the lead 5-3 in the top of the third.

D’Arbonne Woods captured the lead 6-5 in the bottom of the inning after Nathan Bernard balked, Jamey Fisher grounded out and Thad Franklin grounded out each scoring one run.

A single by Preston Ingle gave the Knights the lead 7-6 in the top of the fourth, but the Timberwolves flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring 10 runs on six hits to take a 16-7 lead.

Bernard took the loss for NWHS. The righty went five and one-third innings, allowing 12 runs (five earned) on eight hits, striking outdone and walking two.

Ingle led the Knights with three hits on four at-bats from the leadoff position. Chandler McKenzie, the ninth hitter, led the way with two runs batted in. Colby Dinkins collected two hits for the Knights in four at-bats. Tanner Temple paced the team with two of the Knights’ six walks. Coleman stole two of the team’s five stolen bases.

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Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

* Information courtesy of National Weather Service.

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