By Pat Culverhouse

A high-speed flight from police officers over numerous city streets and through several dangerous intersections has parked a Minden man in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a laundry list of traffic and related charges.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said Jeremiah Jejuan Richardson, 25, a resident of the 300 block of Graywood, attempted to flee from an officer attempting a traffic stop on Fort St. just before 9 p.m. April 23.

McIver said Richardson, with Lt. Chris Hammontree in pursuit, turned west onto Sheppard St., accelerated to speeds approaching 100 miles per hour and crossed double yellow lines while passing vehicles.

“He ran red lights at East Union, Lee Street and Sibley Road, then ran the stop sign when he turned west onto Shreveport Road off Sheppard,” McIver said. 

MPD Sgt. Mitch Hackett joined the chase on Shreveport Rd. and both officers followed the suspect onto West St. where he reportedly travelled at nearly twice the posted speed limit of 25 m.p.h. Officers continued to pursue as the suspect made more turns on neighborhood streets before crashing the vehicle in the front yard of a Redbud St. residence.

“After he crashed his vehicle, he fled on foot,” McIver said. “We tracked him for about three blocks with K9 Tigo before losing the trail near North Fairview.”

Officers returned to the Redbud St. scene and discovered a wallet belonging to Richardson inside the vehicle along with open beer cans. While police were processing the scene, Richardson reportedly returned and was taken into custody.

Richardson is facing more than a dozen charges including two counts of speeding (one for 96 m.p.h. in a 25 m.p.h. zone), passing in no passing zone, three counts running stop sign, three counts running red light, and driving left of center.

Also, driving without insurance, headlamp violation, aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, resisting an officer with force, resisting an officer by flight, hit-and-run and violation of open container law.

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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After a stormy weekend, the weather cooperated beautifully Monday in an evening for the entire family at Miller Quarters Park.

Co-sponsored by Minden Police Chief Jared McIver and Minden Main Street, it was the first of what they hope will be many gatherings just like it.

From babies to older adults, puppy dogs, games, music and a lot of good food, it was an evening that should be repeated as often as possible in the future. Live music was provided by Braydon Watts, who played original songs.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

The three propositions on last Saturday’s ballot passed easily, but it wasn’t due to a good voter turnout. Of the 22,902 registered voters in Webster Parish, only 1,535 went to the polls, early voted or cast their ballots by mail.

Since everything on the ballot was school-related, Webster Parish Superintendent of Schools Johnny Rowland said he appreciates those who took the time to vote.

“We are grateful for the support the citizens of Webster Parish showed with the renewal of the Parish Wide Maintenance Tax, and specifically the voters in District 8 in Springhill that renewed their millage for maintenance and passed a GO Bond for much needed renovations and construction at our three campuses,” Rowland said. “On behalf of the Webster Parish School Board, we say thank you and we are eager to get started.”

With an unofficial turnout of 6.7 percent of registered voters, renewal of a 2.81 mill, 10-year parish-wide special tax that supports acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating the public school system in the parish passed by 65 percent of the vote. Revenues from the millage is estimated at $743,102 annually, beginning in 2026.

A 10-year renewal that includes a .60 mills increase due to reappraisal, raising the millage rate to 7.69 passed by 9.4 percent or 58 percent of the voters It was in Springhill District 8 only. Annual income from the millage is anticipated at $328,450.

Money from the millage, which would begin in 2025, would be used for acquiring, constructing, repairing, improving, maintaining and/or operating schools and school related facilities, plus equipment and programs for District 8.

Springhill School District 8 voters by 9.3 percent or 62 percent of the vote, also approved a new bond issue, not to exceed $11 million and to have debt incurred for not more than 20 years from the date of issuance. The general obligation bonds would be payable from ad valorem tax revenue provided by an estimated 12.75 mills increase above the 28.50 mills currently being levied to pay general obligation bonds of District 8.

Bonds would be used to finance capital expenditures including constructing, acquiring and/or improving schools and other school related facilities together with equipment and furnishings.

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By Marilyn Miller

The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners sponsored their annual “Trails & Trellises” tour of gardens on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

The day started out breezy, balmy and comfortable, but as is normal in April, when the morning skies turned blue the temperatures climbed into the low 80s, making the weather for the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event warm, breezy, and still balmy.

Charlotte Jones’ sprawling yard on Broadway featured azaleas (past blooming), fountains, trellises in all sizes, and bloomers of all sorts. Fences and beds were lined with antique implements and handmade crafts in all sizes and shapes. An infrequent visit from a shy kitty or two was free of charge!

The hilly wildflower haven of Evelyn Dandridge was the first garden on Elm Street, where the master gardener grows and nurtures the next season’s bloomers amidst blue bottles twinkling in the sunlight. Wildflowers capture every view, making lawn pieces all the more interesting on top of the hill.

Meandering on to David and Donna Scheerer’s cottage home on Elm Street, onlookers feasted their eyes on a container heaven connected via pathways lined with white rock and pavers. Gray, pink, and white hues played up the “get-a-way” porch. The couple also opened their home for tours. Ticket-holders enjoyed the many antiques, as well as paintings by David.

Finally, the “thoroughly modern” house in the cul-de-sac of Colony Lane belonging to Brenda Perryman featured color-filled beds and containers, beds with all vegetation labeled, statues in all shapes and themes, azaleas (past blooming), and a glorious porch filled with flowers and succulents, along with a comfy swing on which to enjoy a perfect cup of joe.

The Louisiana Master Gardener program provides invaluable training and educational opportunities. The program is open to all people regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Master Gardener programs are all-volunteer programs sanctioned by land-grant institutions in each state and function as an extension of the college or university. In Louisiana, the program is sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and is directed by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardener classes take place each year at the Webster Parish Extension Office. 1202 Homer Road in Minden.  For 2024, classes are scheduled to be held on consecutive Tuesdays, beginning June 18 through September 9 from 6 to 9 pm.  Classes meet three hours once a week for 11 weeks. For information on how you can take part in the class, contact John Monzingo at (318) 371-1371 or (318) 927-3110.

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Three teams from Webster Parish have moved on to the LHSAA Baseball playoff quarterfinals.

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Glenbrook School plays Ouachita Christian School in Monroe.

Lakeside School will be at DeQuincy to play at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Minden High School plays at North Vermillion in a best of three, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday. The next game will begin at noon Saturday with a third game to follow if needed at 3 p.m.

All three games will be broadcast on KBEF FM 104.5 and kbef.com.

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By Marilyn Miller

LaMa Animal Rescue & Support Services, a non-profit, volunteer group advocating for the many homeless, abused & neglected animals of Northwest Louisiana and the surrounding areas, has a new best friend.

It’s nestled into the midst of Springhill, Louisiana and just recently it played host to a pack of thugs, molls, mafia dons, mob bosses and flappers! It’s called Oak Cottage, located at 406 3^rd Street, NW, and in late 2023 it was donated to LaMa by the Boone family.

Why would all of these 1920s-era mobsters and molls show up at Oak Cottage? “To take part in the role-playing murder mystery game, “Murder on the Boardwalk – a 1920s Mystery,” according to one of the organizers, Michelle Benson Lewis.

Although the biggest event by far, “Murder on the Boardwalk” is not the first affair to take place at the cottage-style home built by Floyd and Ruby Barnes in the early 1940s. An Open House took place Saturday, April 14. And LaMa hopes that more and more people will utilize the new event venue and Bed & Breakfast.

The home features fine crystal, spacious rooms, and antique furnishings.

For more information about LaMa or Oak Cottage, go to Facebook or follow www.lamaanimalrescue.org.

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Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

* Information courtesy of National Weather Service.

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Phillip Wayne Hodge, 87, of Minden, Louisiana suddenly and peacefully was called home to be with The Lord on March 1, 2024. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a ray of light for all who loved him. He was born to parents, Calford and Beulah Hodge on October 14,1936 in San Diego, California.

Phillip graduated from Magnolia High School in 1955 and joined the Navy in Sept of 1955 serving almost 5 years as a sonarman. Phillip went to work for IBM as a computer technician in 1963. Years later he went into management with Data General. At the age of 51, Phillip graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Business (Phoenix University) while living in Denver Colorado and became an inspiration to his children believing it’s never too late to go to college.

Phillip married Bonnie in 1976 who survives him along with his sister Tommye Gray Mitchell (Elbert) of Bossier City, LA. He was the proud father to 4 daughters:  Wendy Elliott (Tina) of Minden, LA, Cheryl Hodge of Houston, TX,  Michelle Hoffnagle (Dale) of Conway, AR, and Cortney Hodge of Minden, LA. Phillip was blessed with 8 grandchildren: Christina, Robert, Candis, Michael, Chris, Dustin, Jack and Samantha and  13 great grandchildren: Kayla, Jalyn, Cameron, Taylor, Jackson, Piper, Raelee, Cohen, Kadyn, Izabella, Brinley, Conor and Asher, ranging from ages 2 to 22.

Phillip was known for his laid-back attitude; bright smile and was always willing to help others. He loved history and loved traveling. After retiring from the computer industry and moving to Louisiana, he taught algebra at Webster Jr High. After teaching, his ventures took him into the home remodeling business with his sister. Phillip joined Minden Presbyterian Church in 2012. He enjoyed teaching The Upper Room Class for many years. Phillip loved GOD and was loved and respected by his wife, family, friends and community. Phillip is reunited with his parents, sister Patricia, nephew Raymond Scott Eldred and mother in law Adelia Tatge.

 In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to the “Ninna’s Road to Rescue”.

There will be a MEMORIAL SERVICE at Minden Presbyterian Church on May 4, 2024 at 1 p.m.

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The Village of Dixie Inn, (above) litter that was cleaned up for “Love the Boot” week, one washing machine, a refrigerator and about 25 bags of litter.

Second photo, Town of Sibley posted this clean-up day photo on Facebook.

City of Springhill, (bottom photo) also participated in “Love the Boot.” Thanks to Jerry Strahan for the photo.

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Springhill Medical Center is very proud of its scores in Patient Satisfaction. Scores are compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: Powdered milk, crackers, canned fruit and meats

Household goods: king & queen sheets, towels & wash cloths

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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When the 1083rd returned home from deployment for more than a year in the Middle East, one of the unit’s members was Webster Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Adrienne Jones. 

Jones serves as School Resource Officer at North Webster Jr. High in Sarepta.

Sheriff Jason Parker said Jones will take “…a well-deserved rest until school opens, then she’ll return to her duties.”

“We’re proud of the men and women who serve when they’re called upon, and we are especially glad to see all of them return safely to their loved ones,” Parker said. 

“It’s an honor to have one of our own, Deputy Adrienne Jones, serve both our country and the people of this parish. She is a valued and respected member of our team and I know she’s looking forward to being with the kids in her school again,” he said.

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Rev. Keith Mariott, pastor of the Minden Presbyterian Church, recently led an informative discussion about “Third Culture Kids,” people who have spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents’ culture. “The TCK builds relationships to all the cultures, while not having full ownership in any,” Mariott said, building a description of the child, or now-adult’s, advantages and disadvantages. Advantages like linguistic ability, independence, cross-cultural skills, high flexibility, having a three-dimensional world view, education, and family closeness are positive influences. However, many TCKs have trouble fitting in, have trouble identifying their roots, fear getting close to others, have unresolved grief or sadness and hidden losses, often feel marginalized, and often feel angry at their helplessness. All teachers, school administrators, therapists, missionary parents, traveling business people, military families and more should learn all they can about TCKs. “Always keep in mind that these children view the world through the lens of many cultures…do not assume anything about their world,” Mariott emphasized. “After you have identified them, listen and learn; they have much to teach you.” (Photo by Marilyn Miller)

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

May 4

9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Piney Needles Quilt Guild is presenting “Splendor in the Scraps,” South Main Mall, Springhill. Joyce O’Neil is featured quilter. There will be vendors, many quilts on display, and FREE admission!

6 p.m. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center. $50 jackpot, $100 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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Rodney Markray, 35, 100 block Stanley St.; Arrested in 600 block Constable St.; Possession of stolen vehicle, possession CDS Sch. II (cocaine), possession CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, introducing contraband into a penal facility.  

Robert Lee Bradford Jr., 46, Minden, arrested by WPSO on outstanding warrants.

Garrett Lee Davis, 53, Elm Grove; arrested by WPSO for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Dennis Sneed Jr., 40, William Brown Rd., Sibley; arrested by WPSO for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, flight from an officer.

Demario M. Walker, 37, Minden; arrested by WPSO for driving under suspension, reckless operation.

Christopher E. Hunt, 31, 500 block W. Marshal, Minden; arrested by WPSO for possession of CDS Sch. I (synthetic marijuana), resisting arrest, fugitive from Minden Police Dept.

Laron Lewis, 48, 800 block Harris St., Minden; arrested by WPSO on parole violation.

Shalonda Harper, 33, 700 block Plum St., Minden; arrested by MPD on warrant for simple criminal damage to property.

Earnest Jones, Jr., 33, 1100 block Pine St., Minden; arrested by MPD as on fugitive warrant from Bossier Parish.

Nicholas Le’Bob Jones, 35, 200 block Azalea St., Minden; arrested by MPD for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine).

Richard Shaqur Spencer, 30, 700 block Jackson St., Minden;  two traffic violations, possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle.

Rex Shane Sheley, 35, 400 block Goode Ave., Minden; two bench warrants, appearing in an intoxicated state.

Jakarone Ronaldo Sterling, 27, 100 block Regal St., Minden; arrested by MPD on outstanding warrant from WPSO, fugitive from Texas.

Artie Brown, 53, 400 block Weston St., Minden; arrested by MPD on bench warrant for simple criminal damage to property, fugitive warrant from WPSO.

Laura Michelle Goodman, 42, 200 block Oak St., Springhill; arrested by Springhill PD on warrant for monetary instrument abuse.

Jeremiah Moore, 37, 2200 block Soda Lake Cr., Shreveport; arrested by MPD on fugitive warrant from Baton Rouge.

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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Barbara Ann Jordan

March 28, 1958 – April 27, 2024

Springhill/Cotton Valley

Visitation: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Anchor of Hope Church, Springhill, La.

Burial: 2:45 p.m., Cotton Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Roy Franklin McClure

Nov. 1, 1947 – April 14, 2024

Homer, La.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024, Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Homes.

Charlotte Logan Suggs

Nov. 30, 1939 – April 9, 2024

Lisbon/Homer, La.

Memorai service: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, Lisbon United Methodist Church, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Homes.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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Second game of the series:

Brusly Panthers 7, Minden Crimson Tide 1

After winning the first of the three game series with Brusly, Minden High School and the Panthers split two games Saturday, but Minden came out the best of three winner.

In the first game, Minden collected nine hits to Brusly’s five, but they still fell short 7-1. Jakobe Jackson and Hudson Brown each collected two hits for Minden.

Brusly got on the board in the first inning when an error scored one run. Then, in the third inning, Panthers scored five runs on two hits. An error scored one run, Bryce Schexnayder singled, scoring one run, Jerimiah Hogan singled, scoring two runs and Drew Daigle drew a walk, scoring one run.

Brayden Ray earned the win for Brusly, The starter surrendered nine hits and one run over seven innings, striking out one and walking two.

Landon Brewer pitched four and one-third innings in relief for Minden. The righty surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) while striking out one and walking none.

Brody Bower took the loss. The righty went two and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on three hits, striking out three and walking five.

Crimson Tide piled up nine hits in the game. Zander Rowell went 1 for 3 at the plate as he led the team with one run batted in.

Third game of the series:

Minden Crimson Tide 13, Brusly Panthers 2

Jakobe Jackson collected three hits in five at-bats as Minden defeated Brusly in the last game of the series Saturday.

Jackson doubled in the sixth inning, tripled in the first inning and singled in the third inning.

Minden scored seven runs in the sixth inning. Jackson doubled, scoring two runs, Landon Brewer grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored a run, Jaxon Smith drew a walk, scoring one run, Zander Rowell was struck by a pitch, driving in a run and Parker Salas drew a walk, scoring one run.

The Tide opened the scoring in the second after Rowell grounded out, scoring two runs.

An error extended the Tide’s lead to 3-0 in the top of the third.

Smith earned the win. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and two runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out none and walking one. 

Nick Bardwell took the loss for Brusly. The righty went five innings, allowing six runs (two earned) on six hits, striking out three and walking three.

The Tide tallied 10 hits in the game. Landyn Huddleston drove the middle of the lineup, leading Minden with three runs batted in. The right -handed hitter went 1 for 4 on the day.

Bryson Ranger and Smith each collected multiple hits. Minden had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Ranger and Hudson Brown led the team with two bases on balls each.

Game one of this series was played Friday. To read about it, visit https://websterparishjournal.com/2024/04/27/crimson-tide-beats-brusly-panthers-in-first-game-of-three-game-series/ .

The Crimson Tide heads to the LHSAA quarter finals in a three game series against the winner of Assumption and North Vermillion. The game will be broadcast on KBEF FM 104.5 and kbef.com.

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Minden Crimson Tide was triumphant over Brusly Panthers 4-2 Friday.

The Tide got on the board in the third inning after Landon Brewer grounded out, scoring one run.

Zander Rowell earned the win. He allowed five hits and two runs (zero earned) over six innings striking out three and walking two. Aubrey St. Angelo took the loss for Panthers. The right-handed pitcher went five and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, striking out seven and walking three. Brewer collected the save.

Tide collected nine hits in the game. Brody Bower went 3 for 4 at the plate to lead in hits. Bryson Ranger, Jaxon Smith and Brewer each drove in one run. Landyn Huddleston collected two hits in four at-bats, and the Tide turned two double plays in the game.

Tide’s next games are today (Saturday) the first game of today’s match-ups is at 11 a.m. and the last game (if needed) will be 30 minutes after the first game is finished. Games are broadcast on KBEF FM 104.5 and KBEF.com.

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By Pat Culverhouse

Brutally killing an animal that had been left in his care by a family friend has put a Doyline man in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. 

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker identified the individual as Jeremy Shane Patterson, 48, a resident of the 200 block of Fuller St. in Doyline. Parker said Patterson is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

Parker said Sgt. Alec Edwards, Lt. Chase Walsworth, Deputy J.C. Brown and Maj. Robert Hayden responded to a call from the owner of the Fuller St. residence who claimed to have seen a dog, dead in a bathtub and still covered with water. Patterson reportedly was living at the residence where the animal was discovered.

“While talking to the person who called, our officers learned Patterson had allegedly sent a text message saying he had drowned the dog,” Parker said. “The homeowner had been asked by the dog’s owner to inquire about the animal after that text was received.”

Parker said additional texts revealed Patterson claimed to have struck the dog 10 times with an exercise weight. When those blows did not kill the animal, Patterson allegedly said in another text that he drowned it in the bathtub.

“When our officers personally observed the dog, it was still in the bathtub with a belt cinched very tightly around its neck,” he said.

Parker said the brutality displayed in killing the animal was unthinkable.

“The vicious way this poor dog was killed is unimaginable,” he said. “To do something like this to a defenseless animal is cruel beyond belief, and we simply will not tolerate it. We urge the people of our parish to report any crime, and that includes mistreatment of animals.”

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 Pat Culverhouse

An elderly mother/daughter duo has received stiff sentences in Minden City Criminal Court stemming from their arrest earlier this month for attempting to leave a Minden discount store without paying for merchandise.

Judge Sherb Sentell handed down identical sentences on the charge of misdemeanor theft to 93-year-old Sybil LeGrand Layfield and her 73-year-old daughter, Genda C. Lafield after both entered guilty pleas to the thefts of more than $890 in items secreted in two shopping carts.

Both women were fined $750 plus $249.50 in court costs or 75 days in the Webster Parish jail. Judge Sentell suspended the 75 days in jail, but ordered six months probation for both with an order to pay for, enroll in and complete a theft diversion class.

Additionally, the judge ordered that the women commit no more thefts in Webster Parish, and that both contact their probation officer for other conditions and fees.

ORIGINAL STORY: https://websterparishjournal.com/2024/04/06/mother-daughter-duo-arrested-for-theft-2/(opens in a new tab)

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The bottom of the lineup helped Glenbrook Apaches capture an 8-5 victory over St. John Eagles Thursday. Hudson Glasscock, Seth Magnum and Sam Ricord combined for four of the team’s eight hits in the victory. They scored two runs and drove in four.

A solo home run to right field by Jack Marcantel put St. John on the board in the bottom of the third.

Apaches flipped the game on its head in the top of the fourth, scoring six runs on six hits to take a 6-1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Glasscock that drove in three.

Easton Sanders earned the win for Glenbrook. He gave up 12 hits and five runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking one.

Glasscock, the number nine hitter led the way with three runs batted in. He went 1 for 3 on the day. Magnum and Landry Powell each collected two hits, and the Apaches turned one double play.

Glenbrook  moves on to the quarter finals and will play the winner of Ouachita Christian and St. Mary’s, a game which took place at 6 p.m. Thursday.

(Glenbrook Apaches photos by Emily Glasscock)

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Doyline Panthers fell to Quitman Wolverines 4-3 Thursday during the final play of the game. It was tied at three in the bottom of the seventh when Hudson Pullig scored after tagging up.

Doyline got on the board in the top of the first inning after Cayden Mingo doubled, scoring one run.

Quitman made the score 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth after Riley Duck singled, scoring one run and an error scored two.

Wolverines committed an error, which helped Panthers tie the game at three in the top of the seventh.

Noah Spears took the loss. The starting pitcher went six and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs (one earned) on five hits, striking out six and walking two.

Mingo went 1 for 4 at the plate as the shortstop led the team with one run batted in. Austin Arbaugh set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading with two hits in four at-bats.

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Community partners Visit Webster Parish, Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce and Minden Main Street made sure the teams that helped with clean-up this past week were appreciated during a party at Miller Quarters Park Thursday afternoon.

Several crews with 75+ members took on Shreveport Road, Sibley/Lee streets and other major thoroughfares.

Afterward, GBT Bank cooked hot dogs and Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Minden handed out drinks.

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