Two-day estate sale at well-known house on Elm Street. Furniture, Appliances, Dishes, Silverware, Pictures, and a lot more. No photos available at this time.

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By Marilyn Miller

If you can pay your utility bill, you probably don’t need UCAP. If you have food on your shelves and clothes in your closets, you don’t need UCAP. Paid your rent this month? You don’t need UCAP. However, if you are a transient, and your car breaks down…better call them, mid-day or middle of the night!

The United Christian Assistance Program (UCAP) has been serving the needs of Minden’s disadvantaged citizens for 40 years, since a team of volunteers led by Mrs. Gladys Hair adopted the acronym, the program, and its mission:  Providing area residents with emergency assistance services, including clothing, household items, food and utility or rent assistance. Help to stranded transients is also available.

One of UCAP’s largest fundraisers, the 36^th annual “Hungerfest and Dessert Auction” took place Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Minden First Methodist Church. Featuring auctioneers Tracy Campbell, Tommy Davis and Kevin McCann, the sale brought in $15,600, which will help meet the program’s $70,000 yearly budget.

Table sponsors in 2024 were Shaffer, Branch & McDaniel, CPAs; Mike Spillers Furniture, Lakeview #1, Lakeview #2, Robert Moorehead, and Friends of UCAP.

“Hungerfest” workers this year included Janet Ash, Jerry Ketchell, Linda Simmons, Margie Wallace, Marsha Watts, Melinda West, Karen Yates, Mary Seney (soup-maker), Sandra Moorehead, and Melanie Parks.

In 2023, UCAP helped those in need with….$59,368 in utility assistance, $2,200 in rent assistance, $1,195 in emergency lodging, $136 for transportation services, 1,173 orders of food, and 1,062 orders of clothing.

Charlotte A. Jones is director of the non-profit. Officers are Dan Shidiskis, president; Mary Seney, secretary; Kevin McCann, treasurer; Tommy Davis, board of directors; and Charlotte Jones, board of directors.

Volunteers who handle the front desk, greetings and data entry are Norma Bullock, Robert Clark, Lois Crochet, Sandra Moorehead, Linda Rogers, Mary Seney, Linda Simmons, and Charlotte Jones.

Food orders are handled by Larry Brown, Mark Carver, Steve Cooper, Lois Crochet, Tommy Davis, Jerry Ketchell, Kevin McCann and Jim and Margie Wallace. Clothing handlers are Parilee Anderson, Bobbye Hawkins, Shelli Quayhagen, and Linda Simmons. Deliveries are taken care of by Jewelyn Hawkins, Kevin McCann, and James Quayhagen.

Donations are welcome at UCAP any Wednesday at their Miller Street offices and pantry. For more information, contact UCAP at 318-377-6804.

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Smoked Jalapeno Popper Pigs in Blankets are absolutely SO delish. I cannot wait to make these all summer long and straight into next football season! Give me all the delish snacky food! You can definitely bake these in the oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 can crescent rolls
• 1 package Little Smokies
• Diced jalapenos
• 8 ounces cream cheese spread
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Real bacon pieces
• 1 ½ tablespoons BBQ seasoning of your choice
•  Melted butter for brushing

Directions

Preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees. Unroll crescent rolls and using a pizza cutter, cut each in half to make two triangles out of each triangle.

Mix cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, and BBQ seasoning. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the fat end of each crescent rectangle. Top with a Little Smokie and roll up. 

Brush all with melted butter. Bake or grill for 20-30 minutes.

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

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: Powdered milk, crackers, biscuit & cornbread mix

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

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

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., April 4

Minden High School Lady Tiders 3, Calvin 2

Both teams were strong in the circle Thursday, but Minden High School Lady Tiders prevailed, defeating Calvin. Kylie Ryan started the game for Lady Tiders and recorded 21 outs.

They were the first to get on the board in the fourth when Ryan hit a solo home run to center field. Calvin scored on a passed ball and tied the game in the bottom of the inning.

A double by Ryan gave Lady Tiders the lead 3-1 in the top of the fifth.

Ryan earned the win. She surrendered four hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking two. She drove the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2 for 3 on the day. Ryan, Leigha Kennon-Gilbert and Annabelle Toland each collected two hits.

Glenbrook Junior Varsity Lady Apaches 2, Haughton 6

Even though Glenbrook Junior Varsity Lady Apaches collected seven hits to Haughton’s six, they still fell 6-2 Thursday. Emma Garner, Izzy McMillon, Addison Chanler, Ellie Earnhardt, Gracie Heard, Anna Grace Vining and Chloe Gregg each collected one hit.

Lady Apaches opened the scoring in the first after Heard singled, scoring one run.

Audrey Frye took the loss for Glenbrook. The righty went one and two-thirds innings, surrendering three runs on three hits, striking out four and walking two.

Chanler and Heard each drove in one run.

Glenbrook Lady Apaches 9, Haughton Lady Bucs 8

Glenbrook Lady Apaches (varsity) were triumphant over Haughton Lady Bucs Thursday. The team opened the scoring in the first after Vivian Still doubled, scoring one run.

Lady Bucs took the lead in the bottom of the second, but Glenbrook recaptured the lead 5-2 in the top of the third when Colby Hollis drew a walk, scoring one run, Savannah Mangrum drew a walk, scoring one run and an error scored two.

Haughton tied the game in the bottom of the fifth, but Glenbrook took back the lead in the top of the sixth. Gabi Brown homered to center field, scoring three runs, to give Lady Apaches the lead 9-6.

Rebecca Mosley earned the win for Glenbrook. She allowed 10 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking six.

Glenbrook collected 10 hits in the game. Brown drove the middle of the lineup, leading Apaches with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1 for 3 on the day. Still, Ellie Earnhardt and Chloe Gregg each collected two hits. Hollis and Gracie Heard led the team with two of the accumulated six walks. Lady Apaches turned two double plays.

Lakeside Lady Warriors 15, Bossier Lady Bearkats 0

Lakeside Lady Warriors scored 11 runs in the first inning of the first game, which helped them defeat Bossier Lady Bearkats Thursday.

An error scored two runs, Teal Austin singled, scoring one run, Karrigan Davis, Izzy Vise and Rainie Hughes each drew a walk that scored one run. An error scored two runs and Emily Jones was struck by a pitch, driving in a run and another error scored two.

Lady Warriors added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Bossier committed an error and Hughes singled, scoring two runs.

Raleah Harris stepped in the circle first for Lakeside. She surrendered no hits or runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two.

Hughes went 1 for 2 at the plate as the infielder led the team with two runs batted in. Hughes and Austin each collected one hit. Harris led with three of the team’s 12 walks for the game.

Lakeside Lady Warriors 17, Bossier Lady Bearkats 0

Lakeside Lady Warriors won big again in the second game Thursday, aided by 12 runs scored in the first inning.

Raleah Harris, Teal Austin and Karrigan Davis each drew a walk, scoring one run, Laiklyn Squyres and Makenzie Hamiter were struck by pitches, which drove in a run for each. Mackenzie McCoy singled, scoring two runs and Harris singled, scoring four runs.

Lakeside scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the second. Harris singled, scoring two and Austin doubled, scoring three.

Harris started the game. She allowed no hits or runs over two innings, striking out five and walking one. Davis tossed one inning of shutout ball in relief. She gave up no hits, striking out none and walking none.

Harris drove the middle of the lineup, leading with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2 for 2 on the day. Rainie Hughes paced with three of the team’s 10 accumulated walks. The team stole four bases.

Fri., April 5

Lakeside Lady Warriors 16, Castor Lady Tigers 0

Mackenzie McCoy collected three hits in four at-bats, as Lakeside Lady Warriors defeated Castor Lady Tigers Friday. McCoy singled in the third inning, and twice in the first inning.

Lady Warriors scored 11 runs in the first on the way to victory. An error scored one run, Emily Jones, Hallie Sutton and Teal Austin each singled, scoring one run. Izzy Vice and Raleah Harris each drew a walk, scoring a run, Laiklyn Squyres singled, scoring two runs and Jones doubled, scoring three.

In the top the third, Lady Warriors scored five runs on two hits. Sutton doubled, scoring a run, Squyres drew a walk, scoring a run, Rhea Waller scored after tagging up and McCoy singled, scoring two runs.

Sutton started in the circle. The righty surrendered no hits or runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two.

Lakeside tallied 11 hits. Jones drove the middle of the lineup, leading with four runs batted in. She went 2 for 2 on the day. Sutton and McCoy each collected three hits. McCoy stole two of the team’s four stolen bases. The team tallied seven walks for the game.

North Webster Knights 8, Bastrop 11

Anekah Coleman collected three hits in five at-bats, but North Webster still lost to Bastrop Friday. Coleman doubled in the seventh, singled in the first and fifth innings.

NWHS out hit Bastrop 16 to 12. Anna Ray and Kendall Temple each collected four hits. An error put the team on the board in the bottom of the first.

Knights scored seven runs on seven hits in the bottom of the seventh. Ray and Ella Campbell singled, scoring one run, Adryana White doubled, scoring two runs, Temple doubled, scoring one run, Kerianne Allen tripled, scoring two.

Emma Newsom took the loss for North Webster. The righty went eight innings, giving up 11 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits, striking out 12 and walking eight.

NWHS amassed 16 hits in the game. White and Allen each drove in two runs. Coleman stole two bases, and Knights turned one double play in the game.

Sat., April 6

Minden High School Lady Tiders 0, St. Frederick Warriors 10

St. Frederick  Warriors scored six runs in the third inning, which helped them defeat Minden High School Lady Tiders Saturday.

Gracie Sparks took the loss. The reliever went two and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out none and walking four. Kylie Ryan stepped in the circle first for Minden. She surrendered three hits and seven runs (two earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three.

Lindsay Ryan went 2 for 3 at the plate to lead in hits.

Minden High School Lady Tiders 6, Choudrant Lady Aggies 3

Minden High School Lady Tiders were triumphant over Choudrant in their second game Saturday.

Lady Tiders got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lindsay Ryan singled, Tatum Oliver scored after tagging up and Lizzie Balkom was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. The team added one run in the second after Oliver singled.

Gracie Sparks earned the win for Minden. She allowed eight hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking one.

Lady Tiders amassed 11 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Leigha Kennon-Gilbert led with three hits in four at-bats. Kylie Ryan and Lindsay Ryan were a one-two punch in the lineup as each drove in one run.

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Glenbrook’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) capped off a season of competition with a strong showing at the state competition in Lafayette.

The FBLA club at Glenbrook competed in regional competitions in January of this year with 11 students placing superior or higher to qualify for competition at the annual state conference. Grant Harrington and Cade Vining placed first in Sports and Entertainment Management while Tanner Cox and Davis Edwards placed first in Middle School Business Ethics.

Of the 11 that qualified, eight students went on to compete at the state conference in Lafayette. Competitions ranged from objective tests to presentation events covering accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, journalism, ethics and numerous other categories.

After two days of competitions and workshops, three of the eight competitors placed in the top 10 at the state competition. Olivia Downer placed eighth in Health Care Administration, Jackson Waller placed seventh in Entrepreneurship, and Sam Scroggs placed fourth in Middle School Leadership. Congratulations to all qualifiers and placers!

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Thurs., April 4

Lakeside Warriors 4, Grant Cougars 3

Lakeside Warriors beat Grant Cougars Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. It was tied at three in the top of the fifth when a passed ball scored one run.

Warriors got on the board in the top of the first inning after Matthew Aguilera doubled and Cougars committed two errors, each scoring a run.

Jordan Isbell earned the win for Lakeside. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking three. Eli Campbell collected the save.

Aguilera led with one run batted in. The catcher went 1 for 2 on the day. Peyton Gray led with two hits in three at-bats.

Minden Crimson Tide 6, Evangel 0

Minden Crimson Tide easily dispatched Evangel Thursday. The team got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning after Landyn Huddleston doubled, scoring two runs and Jaxon Smith laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one.

Brody Bower earned the win. The starter allowed three hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking three.

Huddleston and Bryson Ranger were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs. Huddleston, Bray Winston, Ranger, Smith, Landon Brewer, Bower and Hudson Brown each collected on hit, and the team turned one double play.

North Webster Knights 10, Zwolle 12

Cayden Bernard collected three hits in four at-bats, but North Webster Knights still lost to Zwolle Thursday. Bernard singled in the second inning, doubled in the fifth and singled in the first.

Knights lost despite out-hitting Zwolle eight to seven. Bernard led with three hits.

NWHS opened the scoring gate first after Tyler Brown drew a walk, scoring one run.

They scored eight runs on five hits in the bottom of the second. Preston Ingle was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Bernard singled, scoring two runs, Nathan Bernard, Brown and Colby Dinkins each singled, scoring a run, Bernard scored after tagging up and an error scored a run.

Knights added a run in the third after Zwolle committed an error, making the score 10-3. Zwolle flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring one hit to take a 12-10 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

Gerrrit Gillentine took the loss. The righty went one-third of an inning, allowing two runs on zero hits, striking out none and walking two. Aiden Woodall began the game. The lefty surrendered three hits and three runs (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking two.

Ingle Bernard and Sawyer Wages each stole multiple bases of the 10 accumulated by Knights.

Fri., April 5

Doyline Panthers 1, Quitman 3

Noah Spears struck out 11 batters, but Doyline Panthers still fell to Quitman Friday. Spears gave up three hits and one run over eight innings while walking three.

Both teams were strong on the hill. Quitman pitchers struck out 10 while Doyline Panthers sat down 14.

Benton Bates was struck by a pitch, which helped Doyline tie the game at one in the bottom of the seventh.

Cayden Mingo took the loss. He went two innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out three and walking one.

Bates led the team with one run batted in. Dario Galvez, Austin Arbaugh and Mingo each collected one hit for Doyline. The team turned one double play.

Glenbrook Apaches 2, Parkway Panthers 8

Glenbrook Apaches had trouble keeping up with Parkway in an 8-2 loss Friday.

Sam Ricord took the loss. He went five and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking three.

Jackson Waller led Glenbrook with two hits in four at-bats from the leadoff position.

Lakeside Warriors 2, Franklin Parish Patriots 3

Lakeside Warriors fell to Franklin Parish Patriots Friday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the tenth when Garrett Hunt doubled, scoring one run.

Both teams were strong on the bump. Franklin Parish pitchers struck out six, while Lakeside sat down four.

Lakeside got on the board in the third inning after Jon Jon Dick singled, scoring one run.

Eli Campbell took the loss for Lakeside. The reliever went four and one-third innings, giving up one run on four hits, striking out three and walking three. Hunter Sutton started on the hill. The righty surrendered five hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out one and walking one.

Jordan Isbell and Sutton each collected two hits. Jake Glass and Dick each drove in one run.

Sat., April 6

Doyline Panthers 18, Bossier 2

Cayden Mingo drove in six runs on four hits to lead Doyline past Bossier Saturday. Mingo tripled in the first, scoring three, singled in the fourth, scoring two and tripled in the third, scoring one.

Panthers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Mingo tripled, scoring three runs, Zach Normand hit a sacrifice fly, scoring a run, an error scored two runs and Kenneth Lee hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

The team added to their early lead in the top of the second after Noah Spears hit a sacrifice fly and Bossier committed an err, each scoring one run.

Panthers added to their lead in the top of the third after Jonas Florence singled, Austin Arbaugh grounded out, Dario Galvez walked, Mingo tripled and Normand singled, each scoring one run.

Bode Meachum earned the win for Doyline. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Doyline tallied 13 hits in the game. Dakota Stewart, Florence, Lee and Normand each collected multiple hits. Galvez and Mingo each stole multiple bases of the seven amassed by Panthers.

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The following were scheduled to appear in Webster Parish District Court April 8, 2024.

ALLUMS, DONALD

98395-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS 

98395-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Status Hearing 

OC 2/16 Trial 5/13

Co defs L. Rabb, B. Fielding

BAKER, STEVEN

87652-CT.2 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile

Rule to Show Cause 

Defense Motion to Reduce the Period of Registration as a Sex Offender

BAXTER, AMANDA SUE DODDS

96804 Gross Littering

For Further Disposition 

OC 2/16

BAXTER, AMANDA SUE DODDS

97755 Gross Littering

For Further Disposition

OC 2/16

BAXTER, AMANDA SUE DODDS

97707 Gross Littering

For Further Disposition

OC 2/16

BAXTER, AMANDA SUE DODDS

96860 Insurance Fraud

Status Hearing 

OC 2/16 Trial 5/13

BERNDT, CRAIG A.

98633 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Diversion Review Hearing

OC 2/12 Sent to diversion 2/12, made appointment 2/26, did not show. Trial 6/17

BROOKS, MIKALAH TATYANA

98732 Theft of a Motor Vehicle – $1,000 or more, but less than $5,000

Status Hearing 

WPJ Trial 8/12

BROWN, JR., HENRY LEE

98148A Second Degree Murder

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 5/13 Defense filed MTC to 5/29

BUENDIA, CHRISTOPHER CRUZ

98304 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 5/13 Restitution owed to the victim per the report- $1,128.00, plus $169.20 fee = $1,297.20 total

CAREY, DERRICK J

97470 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Status Hearing

OC 4/1 Trial 4/29 

COLLINS, JR, HOWARD JEROME

97082A Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 5/13

COLLINS, JR, HOWARD JEROME

98186-CT.1 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.2 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.3 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.4 Attempted Second Degree Murder

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 6/17

COOPER, ISIAH VEREON

98746 Armed Robbery

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs S. Holden, A. Gay, K. Harris

FIELDING, BRIAN EVERETT

98394-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98394-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

Status Hearing 

OC 2/16 Trial 5/13 Co defs L. Rabb, D. Allums

FLOURNOY, JADA

98844-CT.1 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

98844-CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000

Arraignment Bond Return Date 

St Conf 5/29 Trial 11/18

GAY, ANTONIO

98746 Armed Robbery

Status Hearing BDCC Trial 11/18

Co defs: I. Cooper, S. Holden, K. Harris

GRANT, SHAKAYLA LASHUN

98598 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

HARDIMAN, JOHNATHAN

98820 Felony Carnal Knowledge Of A Juvenile

Arraignment

OC 3/25 St Conf 5/29 Trial 11/18 Co def B. Bailes

HARRIS, JR., KELVIN

98746 Armed Robbery

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, S. Holden

HAWKINS, KILI G

98752 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By  Convicted Felon

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 5/13

HOLDEN, SHIKEL

98746 Armed Robbery

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 11/18 Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, K. Harris

HOOD, GRACE

98843 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

Arraignment 

OC 3/11 St Conf 5/29 Trial 11/18

HORTMAN, JR., JAMES RODNEY

87946 Purse Snatching

Motion Hearing

87923-CT.2 Forgery

Motion Hearing

87945 Monetary Instrument Abuse

Motion Hearing

97648 Simple Escape

Motion Hearing

Writ from DWCC Please transport to Court Why Defendants Motion for Resentencing should not be granted

HOWELL, JR, RICHARD E

98661 Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things ($1,000 – $5,000)

98661A-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98661A-CT.2 Simple Battery

Motion To Inc/Red Bond

BDCC Total bond $24,250

HOWELL, JR, RICHARD E

98661 Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things ($1,000 – $5,000)

98661A-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98661A-CT.2 Simple Battery

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 5/13

HUDSON, KHALIA A

98842 Attempted Aggravated Arson

Arraignment 

WPJ St Conf 5/29 Trial 11/18

JOHNSON, TAKYIUS DESHUN

98734 Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

JOHNSON, SR., WILLIAM E.

98713 Violation Of Protective Order

For Further Disposition

BDCC Was assigned to DIV E in error, was assigned to DIV A at 72 Hr Hearing

JUDGEWARE, EDWARD CHARLES

98705 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Status Hearing

BDCC Arraign on amended bill Trial 6/17

KELLEY, GINGER L.

98846 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Arraignment Bond Return Date 

St Conf 5/29 Trial 11/18

KEY, TARIQ M.

98291 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 5/13

KLICK, DONALD JAMES

95924A-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule I CDS

95924A-CT.2 Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS, to wit: Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

Probation Violation Hearing 

Restitution owed to the victim Robert Wilson $17,041.02, plus $2,556.15, = $19,597.17 total

LARD, DJIMON HETONIUS

97082A Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

LEWIS, DEKERION

98775 Forgery

Status Hearing 

BRD 4/8 Trial 6/17

LEWIS, DETERMON

97072 Aggravated Battery

97072A Attempted Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons –

CDS

Probation Violation Hearing 

BDCC Officer N. Blanchard

LOFTON, LACARIOS TYREKE

INCOMING

Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

Status Hearing 

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

MILES, KENNY DEWAYNE

98779 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

Status Hearing 

OC 3/4 Trial 11/18

MOORE, DEANDRE L

98330 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

Status Hearing

BRD 4/8 Trial 6/17

MOSELEY, CHANDRA NICOLE

96946 Attempted Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

Probation Review

Defendant does not need to be present, all conditions of probation completed.

NAPIER, JAMES DRAKE

98085 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

Status Hearing

BW issued 2/12, hold until 4/8, possibly in CCC Trial 6/17 Co-Defs: N. Stevens

ORR, BENJAMIN MAX

98599 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 5/13

PENNYWELL, JR., CALVIN W.

97519-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

97519-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

Status Hearing

OC 2/16 Trial 5/13

RABB, LASHUNDA L.

98395-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98395-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Status Hearing

Sent notice 2/20 Trial 6/17 Co def B. Fielding, D. Allums

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

97495 Hit and Run Driving

97495A-Ct.1 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

97495A-Ct.2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

For Further Disposition

BDCC

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96774 Simple Battery

For Further Disposition

BDCC OC 2/12

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96825 Racketeering

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 6/17

Please make sure forfeiture of 2002 Dodge pickup is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

RAYMOND, STEVEN D

98630 Cruelty To Juveniles

Status Hearing

Trial 6/17

REDEEMER, TERRANCE

98331 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

Status Hearing 

BDCC Trial 11/18

RUSHING, NIKKI COURTNEY

98735 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

SANDERS, MICHAEL BRIAN

98480 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 5/13

SANDERS, MICHAEL BRIAN

98171 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

Probation Violation Hearing

OC 2/12 Lt. F. Brown

SHELBY, JAREL EDWARD

98331Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98331A Possession of Schedule II CDS – Oxycodone

Arraignment

OC 3/11 Trial 6/17

SPECKS, JOSHUA

97954 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 6/17 Please make forfeiture of firearm part of any plea/sentence.

STILES, ALANNA

98373B Possession of a Schedule IV CDS

Status Hearing

OC 3/11 Trial 6/17

STILES, ALANNA

98373A Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

Status Hearing

OC 3/11 Trial 6/17 Co def H. Williams

THORNTON, TYLER

98102 Ct. 1 Speeding 16-24 MPH

98102 Ct. 2 Unlawful Sales Of Tobacco To A Person Under the Age of 21

98102 Ct. 3 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

98102 Ct. 4 Displaying/Possessing An Invalid Registration Certificate Or Registration Number Plate

For Further Disposition

BDCC

THORNTON, TYLER

INCOMING

Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of

Criminal Street Gang Activity

BDCC

THORNTON, TYLER

98186-CT.1 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.2 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.3 Attempted Second Degree Murder

98186-CT.4 Attempted Second Degree Murder

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 6/17

TURNER, WENDELL B.

98587 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

Status Hearing

BDCC OC 2/12 Trial 6/17

TURNER, WENDELL B.

98834 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

98834 Ct. 2 Entry On Or Remaining In Places Or On Land After Being Forbidden

Arraignment

BDCC FFD 5/29

WARREN, DEONTE DEROKO

98664 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Status Hearing

OC 2/21 Trial 6/17

WEST, TELVIN DEIBRO

98223 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

Sanity Hearing

BDCC

WHITE, BREAUNA LASHAE

98408 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Status Hearing

OC 2/12 Trial 5/13

WILLIAMS, CHARLES JUSTON

98576 Simple Burglary

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 5/13

Restitution owed to the victim- $318.98 plus $47.85, = $366.83 total

WILLIAMS, HAYDEN G

98588-CT.1 Simple Burglary

98588-CT.2 Simple Burglary

98588-CT.3 Simple Burglary

98588-CT.4 Simple Burglary

Status Hearing

BDCC Trial 6/17

YOUNG, BOBBY LEE

98845 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Arraignment

BDCC St Conf 4/19 Trial 8/12

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April 11

9 a.m. Minden Campus of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Open House until noon. Campus  tours, meet with faculty/staff, application and financial aid info. 9 a.m. until 9:30 Coffee with Chancellor. Care Cruiser – Mobile Wellness and Opportunity Center.

6 p.m. “Third Culture Kids: An Informative Seminar” will be hosted by the Minden Presbyterian Church. Who needs to attend?? Educators, School Administrators, Counselors and Therapists, Pastors, College Professors…anyone who comes into contact with a child/adult who spent a large part of their life in a culture other than their parents. Refreshments will be served. We’re at the corner of Broadway and Lewisville Road!!

April 12

11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.Estate Planning 101 Lunch & Learn, Greater Minden Chamber.

April 13

9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Annual Plant Sale. Lakeview Methodist Church, 303 Lakeshore Drive in Minden, Garden plants, flowering plants, houseplants, garden items, bird houses, and other yard art and items will be offered for sale, as well as hot dogs, desserts soft drinks and lemonade.  Screaming Owl (Methodist Children’s Home) salsas and jellies will also be available for purchase.

April 14

2 until 4 p.m. Oak Cottage Open House, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Air B&B/Event venue. Refreshments will be served.

April 15

11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Shug’s Minden Ice Cream, 727 Main Street, Minden.

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.

6 p.m. Night at the Museum with Museum Director Jessica Gorman. Discussion: preserving local cemeteries. Admission is free; donations welcome. Refreshments: potluck snacks and desserts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 318-377-3002 for more information.

April 16

4 until 7:30 p.m. Spring Market at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College on Industrial Drive.

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.

April 19 & 20

Hwy. 80 Spring Sales

April 20

10 a.m. Scottish Tartan Festival at Miller Quarters

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry monthly food distribution.

6 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue hosts Murder on the Boardwalk, Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Call 318-272-6093.

April 20 through 28

Love the Boot week, Community Clean Up.

April 27

9 a.m. until sold out Minden Lions Club Spring Chicken Charbroil. Tickets $10 each. Walmart Supercenter parking lot.

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trails and Trellises Garden Tours Rain or Shine.

10 a.m. Simply Southern Saturday.

April 29

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters. Live entertainment by Braydon Watts. Sponsored by Main Street Minden and Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.

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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Linda O’Rear Crawford

Jan. 12, 1948 – April 4, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 11 a.m., immediately following visitation.

Kimberly Marie Owen

Jan. 8, 1971 – April 5, 2024

Cotton Valley, La.

Services under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Mollie Virginia “Ginger” Sikes

Jan. 29, 1946 – April 6, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden.

Funeral service; 11 a.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: Sikes Cemetery, Evergreen.

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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By Pat Culverhouse

An elderly mother/daughter duo has been charged with theft after reportedly attempting to leave a Minden discount store with a total of more than $870 in items which had not been purchased.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said Sybil LeGrand Layfield, 93, and Glenda C. Layfield, 73, were apprehended by officers as they reportedly attempted to leave Walmart with two shopping carts containing stolen items. 

After tallies by store loss prevention staff, $461.82 in goods reportedly was found in one shopping cart; $410.87 worth of items in the other.

Both women reportedly had been observed by store staff members allegedly concealing more expensive items under less expensive items in their carts.

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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Mon., April 1

Doyline Panthers 7, Calvin 6

Despite trailing by as many as five runs, Doyline Panthers rallied to best Calvin Monday.

Panthers didn’t take the lead until later in the game, which was tied at six in the top of the sixth. Benton Bates hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Panthers captured the lead 7-6 in the top of the sixth after Dakota Stewart was struck by a pitch and Bates hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Bates earned the win for Doyline. The reliever gave up two hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking two. Noah Spears threw two innings of shutout ball in relief. The righty allowed one hit, striking out four and walking none.

Spears and Zach Normand each collected two hits for Doyline. Spears, Bates, Jonas Florence, Kenneth Lee and Normand each drove in one run. Spears and Normand stole multiple of the Panthers’ six stolen bases in the game.

Minden Crimson Tide 15, Bossier 0

Minden Crimson Tide defeated Bossier Monday, thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. Brody Bower singled, Hudson Brown drew a walk, Zander Rowell was struck by a pitch and Parker Salas drew a walk, each scoring one run. Jakobe Jackson singed and Landon Brewer hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring two runs.

Crimson Tide got on the board in the top of the first after Bower and Bryson Ranger doubled, Landyn Huddleston, Rowell and Jaxon Smith singled, each scoring one.

The team added to an early lead in the top of the third after Kyler Ray doubled and the Tide scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Brewer earned the win for Minden. He allowed no hits or runs over three innings, striking out eight and walking one.

The Tide collected 11 hits in the game. Huddleston, Brewer and Bower each collected two hits. Jackson went 1-for-3 at the plate as the center fielder led with two runs batted in. Huddleston, Rowell and Bower each stole multiple of the team’s 11 stolen bases, and the Tide piled up six walks for the game.

North Webster Knights 3, Logansport Tigers 9

North Webster Knights couldn’t keep up with Logansport Tigers Monday.

Presston Ingle stole home, which helped NWHS tie the game at two in the bottom of the fourth.

Nathan Bernard took the loss. He went four innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits, striking out five and walking one.

Landon Allen went 1-for-3 at the plate as the infielder led with one run batted in. Ingle stole two of the team’s four stolen bases, and the Knight turned one double play in the game.

Tues., April 2

Doyline 1, Quitman 7

Doyline Panthers couldn’t keep up with Quitman and fell 7-1 Tuesday.

Cayden Mingo took the loss. The reliever went four and one-third innings, allowing seven runs (three earned) on six hits, striking out one and walking four. Austin Arbaugh started on the hill. The righty allowed no hits and no runs over one-third inning, striking out none and walking none.

Mingo led Panthers with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Noah Spears went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Doyline in hits.

Glenbrook Apaches 4, Evangel Christian Academy 1

Easton Sanders was dominant on the mound, as the starting pitcher rang up 12 strikeouts in Glenbrook’s victory over Evangel Tuesday. Sanders allowed two hits and one run over six and one-third innings while walking three.

Apaches got on the board in the top of the third inning after Sanders singled and Landry Powell grounded out, each scoring one run.

Sam Ricord appeared in relief for Glenbrook.

Powell provided pop in the middle of the lineup with three runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Jackson Waller led with two hits in four at-bats from the leadoff position.

Lakeside Warriors 12, North Webster Knights 2

Lakeside Warriors got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Matthew Aguilera singled, scoring two runs, Jake Glass singled, scoring two runs and Jordan Isbell drew a walk, scoring one run.

A single by Eli Campbell and an error helped Warriors extend their early lead in the second. They added one run in the third after Jon Jon Dick walked.

Hunter Sutton earned the win. The right-handed pitcher allowed two hits and one run over three innings, striking out two and walking one.

Sawyer Wages took the loss for Knights. The righty went one and one-third innings, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits, striking out none and walking three. Aguilera collected the save.

Lakeside piled up 10 hits in the game. Glass led with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. He went 2-for-3 on the day. Glass, Sutton and Aguilera each collected two hits. Isbell paced with two walks. Overall, the team amassed seven walks for the game. Glass took two of Warriors’ six stolen bases. They turned one double play.

North Webster Knights’ Chandler McKenzie made the most of their chances at the plate. The number nine hitter led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Preston Ingle and McKenzie each drove in one run.

Minden Crimson Tide 15, Woodlawn 0

Minden Crimson Tide defeated Woodlawn Tuesday thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. Brody Bower, Landyn Huddleston, Kyler Ray and Rider Miller all singled, each scoring one run, Jaxon Smith doubled, scoring three runs and Parker Salas drew a walk, scoring one run.

Tide got on the board in the bottom of the first after Landon Brewer, Bower, Bryson Ranger, Huddleston and Hudson Brown all singled, each scoring one run. Zander Rowell walked and Jakobe Jackson hit into a double play, each scoring one.

Huddleston earned the win for Minden. He allowed no hits and no runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Tiders amassed 14 hits in the game. Smith led with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Huddleston, Brown, Brewer, Bower and Jackson each collected two hits. Brown, Salas, Smith, Brewer, Bower and Jackson each stole multiple of the team’s 13 stolen bases.

Wed., April 3

Doyline Panthers 18, Homer 1

Noah Spears drove in four runs on two hits to lead Doyline past Homer Wednesday. Spears tripled in the second inning, scoring two runs and hit an inside park home run in the third inning, scoring two.

Panthers were first on the board in the first inning when a wild pitch scored a run.

Doyline scored six runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. Kenneth Lee doubled, scoring two runs, Spears tripled, scoring two runs, Cayden Mingo singled, scoring one run and an error scored a run.

Panthers added three more runs in the top of the third inning on two hits. Cooper Hayes grounded out, scoring one run and Spears hit an inside the park homer, scoring two.

The team scored eight runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. An Error scored one run, Austin Arbaugh doubled, scoring two runs, Zack Moseley hit into a double play, but one run scored. Kayson Wilk drew a walk, scoring one run, Dakota Stewart singled scoring one run, Bode Meachum and Arbaugh each drew a walk that scored a run.

Benton Bates earned the win. The right-hander gave up three hits and one run over four innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Panthers tallied 10 hits in the game. Mingo went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits. Arbaugh paced with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecteing 13 walks. Arbaugh and Mingo stole multiple of the team’s eight stolen bases.

Minden Crimson Tide 16, BTW 0

Minden Crimson Tide scored 11 runs in the first inning which helped them defeat BTW Wednesday.

Jakobe Jackson hit a solo inside the park home run, Brody Bower singled, scoring one run, Bryson Range doubled, scoring a run, Landyn Huddleston singled, scoring a run, Jaxon Smith singled, scoring one run, an error scored a run, Bray Winston doubled, scoring a run, Jackson tripled, scoring one run, Landon Brewer singled, scoring one run, Ranger drew a walk, scoring one run and Hudson Brown hit into a fielder’s choice that scored one.

Tide scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the second. Winston drew a walk, scoring one run, Rider Miller singled, scoring one run, Keegan Pope drew a walk, scoring one run and Ranger doubled, scoring one run.

Ranger earned the win for Minden. The right-handed pitcher surrendered no hits or runs over three innings, striking out eight and walking none.

MHS tallied 13 hits in the game. Ranger and Jackson each collected two hits. Ranger and Jackson each drove in two runs. Eli Sanders, Brewer and Bower had patience at the place collected six walks for the game. The team accumulated eight stolen bases.

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Two-day estate sale at well-known house on Elm Street. Furniture, Appliances, Dishes, Silverware, Pictures, and a lot more.

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The Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston, Louisiana will again host the annual Joe Woods

Wildwood Express Show to benefit the Historic Dixie Theater in Downtown Ruston. This

17th annual Showcase will hit the stage at 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th. With foot-

stomping country music and entertainment! We celebrate the life and legacy of Joe

Woods as we bring back band members who played in his original band and singers

who often have a tie to Joe, and always a connection to the music he performed at the

Dixie Theater every Saturday night back in the day when the Wildwood Express was a

weekly cultural happening in Ruston. The tribute show began as a fundraiser for the

Dixie but it’s much more than that. The venue, music, and the people on the stage and

in the audience represent all that is good about times past in Ruston. The show will

feature a great music lineup, including Travis Woods, Jay Woods, Buddy Terzia, Rita Spillers, Rick Nelson, Alice Prophet, Don Pennington, Jeff Woods, Josie Hargis, Rhonda O’Neal, Gene Stewart, Andy Griffin, Brian and Lane Spurlock, and Scooter Howard. Tickets are available at http://www.dixiecenter.org.

The Dixie Theater has been the cornerstone of entertainment in the North Central

Lousiana community for 96 years, and because of fundraisers like the Joe Woods

Wildwood Express Show and the generosity of our patrons, we are able to keep up the

maintenance and repairs that come along with managing this historic and wonderful

building in the heart of our downtown.

The Dixie Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and restored historic

theater in Ruston, LA that also serves as a rental venue. Our mission is "To be the

home and heart of the arts in North Central Louisiana. For more information about the

Dixie Center please visit our website at http://www.dixiecenter.org

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April 6

11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tartan Day proclamation and fun in downtown Minden.

April 11

6 p.m. “Third Culture Kids: An Informative Seminar” will be hosted by the Minden Presbyterian Church. Who needs to attend?? Educators, School Administrators, Counselors and Therapists, Pastors, College Professors…anyone who comes into contact with a child/adult who spent a large part of their life in a culture other than their parents. Refreshments will be served. We’re at the corner of Broadway and Lewisville Road!!

April 12

11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.Estate Planning 101 Lunch & Learn, Greater Minden Chamber.

April 13

9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Annual Plant Sale. Lakeview Methodist Church, 303 Lakeshore Drive in Minden, Garden plants, flowering plants, houseplants, garden items, bird houses, and other yard art and items will be offered for sale, as well as hot dogs, desserts soft drinks and lemonade.  Screaming Owl (Methodist Children’s Home) salsas and jellies will also be available for purchase.

April 14

2 until 4 p.m. Oak Cottage Open House, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Air B&B/Event venue. Refreshments will be served.

April 15

11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting for Shug’s Minden Ice Cream, 727 Main Street, Minden.

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.

6 p.m. Night at the Museum with Museum Director Jessica Gorman. Discussion: preserving local cemeteries. Admission is free; donations welcome. Refreshments: potluck snacks and desserts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Call 318-377-3002 for more information.

April 16

4 until 7:30 p.m. Spring Market at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College on Industrial Drive.

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.

April 19 & 20

Hwy. 80 Spring Sales

April 20

10 a.m. Scottish Tartan Festival at Miller Quarters

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry monthly food distribution.

6 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue hosts Murder on the Boardwalk, Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Call 318-272-6093.

April 20 through 28

Love the Boot week, Community Clean Up.

April 27

9 a.m. until sold out Minden Lions Club Spring Chicken Charbroil. Tickets $10 each. Walmart Supercenter parking lot.

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trails and Trellises Garden Tours Rain or Shine.

10 a.m. Simply Southern Saturday.

April 29

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters. Live entertainment by Braydon Watts. Sponsored by Main Street Minden and Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.

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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April 2

Amy Michelle Bardin, 39, of the 900 block of 2nd St., SE, Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police for possession of methamphetamine.

April 4

Clifton W. Edwards, 56, of the 500 block of Hwy. Alt. 2, Shongaloo, La., was arrested by WPSO for aggravated assault and threats with a firearm.

Mitchell Gipson, 51, of the 1100 block of 7th St., SW, Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police for distribution of cocaine, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule 1.

Marilyn Brown, 64, of the 900 block of 7th St., SE, Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police on two counts for possession of Schedule II with intent to distribute.

Micky Pool, 42, of Springhill, La., was arrested by Springhill Police for prohibited acts with Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and failure to secure registration.

Demario Deon Smith, 38, of Ft. Worth, Texas, was arrested by LSP-G on I-20 EB at MM 44 for expired tags, improper lane usage and as a fugitive through State of Louisiana.

Ladarryl Ogden, 27, of Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police for possession of Schedule II with intent to distribute.

April 5

Thaddeus Smith, 46, of the 1300 block of Sheppard St., Minden, was arrested by MPD FOR THEFT

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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Linda O’Rear Crawford

Jan. 12, 1948 – April 4, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 11 a.m., immediately following visitation.

Marion Murlin Whatley

Dec. 3, 1936 – April 3, 2024

Bossier City/Haughton

Visitation: 2 until 4 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Bossier City.

Funeral service: 11 .m. Monday, April 8, Central Assembly of God.

Burial: Noon, Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Howard “Rusty” Pendelton

Sept. 15, 1942 – March 24, 2024

Bossier City, La.

Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Memoria service: 10 a.m., immediately following visitation.

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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By Pat Culverhouse

An elderly mother/daughter duo has been charged with theft after reportedly attempting to leave a Minden discount store with a total of more than $870 in items which had not been purchased.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said Sybil LeGrand Layfield, 93, and Glenda C. Layfield, 73, were apprehended by officers as they reportedly attempted to leave Walmart with two shopping carts containing stolen items. 

After tallies by store loss prevention staff, $461.82 in goods reportedly was found in one shopping cart; $410.87 worth of items in the other.

Both women reportedly had been observed by store staff members allegedly concealing more expensive items under less expensive items in their carts.

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 Bonnie Culverhouse

If you think the mayor is barking up the wrong tree, maybe your pet can sniff out a better solution.

Do you have a “royal” pet? A dog, cat or any other that you know in your heart is capable of a prestigious honor?

Here is your opportunity … the 2024 Inaugural Pet Mayor Election nominations are now online.

According to Ashlee Drake, Minden City Hall, this is a fundraiser for the Animal Shelter and they are currently seeking sponsors and nominations.

“We want nominations of the cutest and smartest pets in our area to submit their photos for voting,” Drake said. “Cats, dogs, and all other pets are welcome to run for this prestigious honor. The winning pet may be owned by a resident of Minden or surrounding towns, and local businesses may sponsor pets.”

The Pet Mayor serves as an ambassador of goodwill for Minden for one year. The Pet Mayor may be asked to make occasional public appearances throughout the year.

Register your pet(s) to become a candidate online from April 20 through May 8. Nominees will go to mindenpetmayor.com to register and post a photo for $25 per pet.

The Pet Mayor Election will be held strictly online from May 9 through May 27. Each $5 donation will count as one vote. On May 28, votes will be tallied and the pet with the most votes will be elected Pet Mayor.

First Runner-Up will be named Chief of Pawlice, Second Runner-Up will be Fire Chief and third through 7th Runners-Up will be Pet Council.

Call for sponsorships are now through April 19. Those interested in a Sponsorship, the following are costs and descriptions:

TITLE SPONSOR – TOP DOG
$1,000

Premier top-tier logo placement in all event materials: printed, online, voting platform, and sponsored social media posts. Title Sponsor Top Dog will participate in the collaring ceremony. Available: 1

PAW-SOME LEVEL
$500

Business Name included on event materials, online, and recognized during collaring ceremony.

O-PURR-TUNITY LEVEL
$250

Business name will be included on all online materials.

City of Minden hopes to build a new shelter on the current site using American Rescue Plan Act monies, as well as donations.

District D Councilman Michael Roy said he has been telling folks about the plans and has already received close to $4,000 in donations.

“The more we raise, the less it will cost the taxpayers,” Roy said, referring to the new building. He said he intends to talk with the Animal Shelter director concerning construction plans soon. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, it was approved to allow the mayor to begin researching building costs.

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By Pat Culverhouse

Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators have received a boost in body protection, thanks to a grant provided through the Webster Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (WOHSEP).

Eight armored vests were purchased with roughly $8,000 worth of funds through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), according to WOHSEP Director Brian Williams.

“The Sheriff’s Office gave us the items they needed, we checked through our grant sources and found the money,” Williams said. “It’s good that we’re able to help our deputies with this equipment.”

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said the vests are top-of-the-line and are equipped to prevent serious injury from higher caliber ammunition.

“These are a little different vests that the ones most of our deputies wear now,” he said “The plating is designed to stop higher powered rounds, and that means a lot when there’s a chance we’re facing someone who is heavily armed. This is good for us.”

Parker said his office will soon be receiving more equipment from the Webster homeland security office. Another $6,000 worth of grant money will be used to purchase upgraded radio equipment that will make it easier for deputies to talk directly to one another during critical situations.

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Friday

Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

* Information courtesy of National Weather Service.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Arkansas & North Louisiana (RMHCAR-NLA) broke ground Wednesday on the first Ronald McDonald House® in Northwest Louisiana, the Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier (RMHSB). The event took place on the site of the new 23,000 square foot, 20-family suite Ronald McDonald House on the campus of Willis Knighton South at 9100 Susan Drive in Shreveport. This House will serve as a respite for families with a seriously ill or injured child in any local hospital.

“Today we celebrated a new milestone, one that will offer comfort, care and support to countless Louisiana families facing unimaginable challenges.” said Eric Mangham, RMHCAR-NLA Board Chair. “After extensive research identified the need for a Ronald McDonald House to serve the pediatric medical community, we seized the opportunity to create a Ronald McDonald House program here and the community quickly embraced the concept.”

“Being able to provide this home away from home for families is so important. No family should ever have to worry about how they will afford to stay close to their child. We are so thankful to Roy Griggs, his fundraising efforts and personal generosity, along with so many incredible donors in this community who have brought us to this day. I cannot begin to describe our excitement and joy, and we can’t wait to begin serving families in May 2025,” said RMHCAR-NLA CEO Janell Mason.

As chair of the Where Hope Has a Home campaign to raise $10 million needed for this project, Roy Griggs, Shreveport business leader and philanthropist said, “As of today, nearly $7.5 million has been donated and we continue to need gifts of all sizes from our community to reach our final goal.”

Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier is expected to serve over 21,000 people in its first year. Each night the House will host 20 families, where they will have free lodging and a community of support while their children receive treatment in area hospitals. Families will have a private, double queen suite, meals and snacks, daily essentials, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor play spaces, family great room, a spacious kitchen, dining room and family pantry in addition to many other amenities and activities. Transportation will be provided to and from all hospitals, and volunteer groups from the area will provide dinner each night for families.

In addition, local families with a child in the hospital who are not staying at the Ronald McDonald House overnight may visit during the day. They can freshen up with a shower, wash a load of laundry, grab a snack, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, and find a quiet space where they can reset and regroup before returning to the hospital.

Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier plans to begin serving families in May 2025. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana, go to rmhcar-nla.org.

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The City of Minden line crews swiftly repaired a damaged line at the Germantown substation Thursday around 10 a.m. According to Minden City Hall, damage was likely caused by a recent lightning strike. As a precautionary measure for the safety of the crews, there was a brief outage. The repair was successfully completed, and power restored in the affected area.

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