With all the pomp and circumstance of a royal procession, Minden Rec Complex kicked off the new baseball, softball, tee ball and wee ball season in grand style Monday. Teams and coaches paraded toward the fields first, then there was prayer and the National Anthem.

Ceremonial first pitches were thrown by Mayor Nick Cox, Chief Jared McIver, Deputy Chief Tokia Harrison, Deputy Chief Chris Cheatham, Councilman Andy Pendergrass, Councilman Buddy Myles, Councilman Lavon “Charlie” Thomas, Councilman Michael Roy and Fire Chief Brian Williams.

Special invitations were issued to Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, Senator Adam Bass, Rep. Wayne McMahen, Minden Rec maintenance staff and Minden Rec line crew.