The numbers aren’t in yet, but the competition for a trophy between Minden’s Fire and Police departments was a bloody battle.

The line was long and steady throughout the day Wednesday, as the community rallied at the Life Share Blood Center bus behind Minden Civic Center for “Cuffs & Hoses,” a blood-letting rivalry.

Unfortunately, the public will have to wait to find out the winner of the trophy, however, the real winners are the ones who will need and receive the blood donated through this drive.

Above Minden Police Deputy Chief Tokia Harrison (left) talks smack with 911 Board Executive Director Angie Chapman about which side will take home the spoils.

If you live in the northern part of the parish, next Tuesday, you can participate in another drive.

From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 18, Cuffs & Hoses Blood Drive will be set up in Springhill Brookshire’s parking lot.