The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) voted Thursday, August 1 to allocate Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) dedicated funding for development and preservation of migratory waterfowl breeding grounds to Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited for three years.

Both organizations will receive 50 percent of the allocation in each of the three consecutive fiscal years, including 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27, which is to be used for protecting, restoring and enhancing breeding habitat for migratory waterfowl.

 
Since 1965, LDWF has provided funding to support conservation of breeding-grounds habitat for migratory waterfowl and by statute allocates a portion of annual hunting license revenue for that purpose.
 
In the last three years, an average of $240,000 annually has been awarded for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of breeding waterfowl habitat. The current contract expired on June 30, 2024. Act 114 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session expanded the revenues dedicated to the Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund to include all proceeds from the sale of waterfowl hunting licenses and should result in approximately $400,000 available for projects in the waterfowl breeding grounds annually.
 
In response to a Commission request in July, proposals were presented during Thursday’s meeting by Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited.

For more information, contact LDWF Waterfowl Program Manager Jason Olszak at jolszak@wlf.la.gov.

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August 9

9 a.m. Ask The Mayor live from Minden City Hall on AM 1240 KASO, online at kbef.com and facebook.com/minden radio. Call or text questions to 318-596-1590.

August 10

Glenbrook Apache 3-man scramble golf tournament. Follow Glenbrook Booster Club Fan page on Facebook for more information.

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Bayou Pots Dutch Oven Cooking, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline.

6 p.m. St. Jude Singing, Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree at CAC building in Springhill. Special Guest will be Stephen Pride brother of Charlie Pride. Front row seats $15; General Admission $10.

August 19

6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters Park.

August 24

W.H.O. annual three-man scramble at Springhill Country Club. Check whoofnorthwebster.org for more information.

September 9

6 until 8 p.m. Dorcheat Historic Association Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, 116 Pearl Street, Minden.

September 14

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Downtown Minden, Vintage Car Club of Minden

6:30 until 11 p.m., Krewe of Nemesis, Coronation in the Courtyard, Easley Studios Courtyard, 105 Pearl Street, Minden.

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WEBSTER PARISH DISTRICT COURT DOCKET

JUDGE STINSON- COURTROOM A – AUGUST 9, 2024

Courtroom A

ADAMS, MIRANDA

99132 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99132 Ct. 2 Simple Battery

99132 Ct. 3 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kevin Berg

Charles Smith

BAILEY, ROBBY

96621-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

96621-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

96621-CT.3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

96621A Resisting An Officer

A Rule to Show Cause MPD

Holland, Hugo

Charles Jones

Doug Stinson

*Defense Counsel Motion to Withdraw

BAILEY, ROBBY

96621-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

96621-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

96621-CT.3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Charles Jones

Doug Stinson

*Defense filed MTC from 4/26 Trial 10/21

BAILEY, ROBBY

96621A Resisting An Officer

A Trial MPD

Holland, Hugo

Charles Jones

Doug Stinson

*Defense filed MTC from 4/26 Officers

BREWER, DAVONTRA KENTRELL

INCOMING

Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

A Arraignment SPRING

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*OC 6/24

BROWN, MICHAEL JASON

97862 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Sentencing Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*If defendant is present, please RCBW issued 4/26/24

GARCIE, TRICIA MICHELLE

96240 Theft Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 4/26

Restitution owed to Sams Eatery $729, plus $109.35 fee = $838.35 total

GARCIE, TRICIA MICHELLE

97650- Ct. 1 Theft Under $1,000

97650 CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 4/26

Restitution owed to Cypress Water System- $648.08, plus $97.21 fee = $745.29 total

HUEY, ROSHUN

99111 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99111 CT. 2 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

99111 Ct. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

McCullough, Melanie

No attorney

Judge Assigned None

JONES, FELICITY IRENE

99113 Violation Of Leash Law

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

No attorney

Judge Assigned None

LAWRENCE, KRISTEN TATE

98865 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98865 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*PDO waived def presence

MARTIN, CARLTON LEE

99060 Simple Battery

A Arraignment WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/24

Codef: M. Martin

MCCLENDON, KORDARUS D

98096 Attempted Attempted Simple Criminal

Damage To Property Under $1,000

A Fine & Cost Review Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/28

NIPPERS, HANNAH BELLE

98354 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Probation Violation Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*WPJ Officer: Y. Johnson

NIPPERS, HANNAH BELLE

98948 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*WPJ/OC 7/26

PACHUCA, ANDRES

98918 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98918 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

A For Further Disposition LSP

Holland, Hugo

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/28

PAULEY, EDWARD ALLEN

99137 Aggravated Assault

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kammi Whatley

Allie A Stahl

*BDCC

FFD 9/20

PEARSON, JAYLON

98827-CT.1 Possession of CDS I Marijuana (More Than Fourteen Grams)

98827-CT.2 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A Review MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Jeffery Sampson

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/28

PERRYMAN, JUSTIN W.

98315 Hit & Run Driving Resulting In Death Or Serious Bodily Injury

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/24 Trial 10/21

Courtroom B

PICKROM, BRITTNEY NICOLE

T025522 Improper Use Of License Plate

T025522 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T025522B No Insurance

A Arraignment WPSD

Traffic, Webster

Parker Self

*OC 5/10

RIVERA, NESTOR ANTONIO M

98991 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98991 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98991 CT. 3 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/28

VALLACCHI, IV, ALEXANDER H

98836 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98836 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98836 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*OC 6/28

WESTON, FABIAN R

98740 Theft Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Eric Johnson

Doug Stinson

*OC 4/26

Restitution owed to the victim- $100 plus $15 fee = $115 total

WILLIAMS, HEATH LOGAN

99129 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Determine Counsel

Allie A Stahl

*If Defendant present, please recall 7/29 BW Please reassign to Div F to follow co-def St Conf9/23

Co-Def: C. Reed

WILLIS, ROBERT LEE

99108 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing SAPD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Doug Stinson

*BDCC OC 8/5 Trial 10/21

Courtroom B

BROWN, MARILYN

98931-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.4 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.5 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98931-CT.6 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*WPJ Trial 11/18

CANNON, PEYTON MATTHEW

98710 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98710 Ct. 2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31

Restitution per the report for the damaged fence- $500, plus $75 fee = $575 total

Co-def:Dakota Feibel, Noah Gondran

COLEMAN, DEVIN ZANE

99118 Ct. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99118 CT. 2 Improper Child Restraint

B Arraignment LSP

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 7/1

CRAIG, DAVID

99047 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

DEMOSS, COREY

INCOMING Domestic Abuse Battery – Strangulation – 1st Offense

INCOMING Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

INCOMING Cruelty To Juveniles

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton Michael O. Craig

*OC 6/24 Trial 12/16

DILLARD, KEANDRE R.

99022 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

FEIBEL, DAKOTA MARCUS

98710 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98710 Ct. 2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98710B Ct. 1 Simple Littering

98710B Ct.2 Migratory Game Bird Violations

98710B Ct.3 Migratory Game Bird Violations

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31

Restitution per the report for the damaged fence- $500, plus $75 fee = $575 total

Co-def:Peyton Cannon, Noah Gondran

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

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

GAY, ANTONIO

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18 Defense Motion for Bond Reduction, total bond $250,000

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

GONDRAN, NOAH MATTHEW

98710 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98710 Ct. 2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98710 Gross Littering

98710A Ct. 1 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

98710A Ct 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense

98710A Ct. 3 Gross Littering

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kammi Whatley

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31

Restitution per the report for the damaged fence- $500, plus $75 fee = $575 total

Co-def: Peyton Cannon, Noah Gondran

HAMMONTREE, MATTHEW A.

INCOMING Theft Of A Firearm – 1st Offense

B Arraignment SPRING

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*Recall BW issued 8/5 No report. ARR 9/16

HARRIS, LAJAYDEN VIDALE

99033 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Arraignment MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Determine Counsel

Michael O. Craig

HENDRICKS, KAITLYN KEEJAN

98428 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98428 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98428 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

98428 CT. 4 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98428 CT. 4 Resisting An Officer By Flight

B For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BRD from FTA warrant

HUDSON, KHALIA A

98842 Attempted Aggravated Arson

B Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

KIRKPATRICK, KAITLYN

98890 Aggravated Assault

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*Notice sent

MAXIE, JAMMIE

98530 Ct. 1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98530 Ct. 2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98530 Ct. 3 Criminal Trespassing

B Trial WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31

Restitution owed- $150 plus $22.50 fee = $172.50 total Robbie Hayden-WPSO

MILLER, KEDRIC

98999 Ct. 1 Resisting An Officer

98999 Ct. 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense

B For Further Disposition PP

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC

OC 6/21

MOORE, KENYASKEY WILLIAMS

98871-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98871-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98871-CT.3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98871-CT.4 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98871-CT.5 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98871-CT.6 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

98871-CT.7 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

NAPIER, JAMES DRAKE

98085 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

B Status Hearing CVPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

Michael O. Craig

*Writ from Caddo Correctional to BDCC Trial 11/18

Co-Defs: N. Stevens

NORMENT, WHITNEY LEE

99042 Theft Under $1,000

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*WPJ

OC 6/28

PEREZ, ELROY AKA ELOY

99069 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

B Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Aaron Wilson PDO

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Arrested on BW 7-31-24 Please reassign to Div C to follow co-def St Conf9/16

Co-Def: T. Hodges

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

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96774 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC

RAY, COREY MATTHEW

96825 Racketeering

B Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

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

SIMS, JALESHIA

98945 Ct. 1 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

98945 Ct. 2 Improper Child Restraint

B Remand MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*PASSED FROM 8/5

TAYLOR, CEDRIC DEWAYNE

98882 Ct. 1 Aggravated Assault

98882 Ct. 2 Simple Assault

98882 Ct. 3 Simple Assault

98882 Ct. 4 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98882 Ct. 5 Criminal Mischief

B Trial WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Represent Self

Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Michael Chanler- WPSO

TURNER, WENDELL B.

98834 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

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

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*PASSED FROM 8/5

TURNER, WENDELL B.

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

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

WADDELL, MICHAEL RAY

98565 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98565 CT. 2 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

98565 CT. 3 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98565 CT. 4 Texting While Driving

B Review LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/31

WILKINSON, CHARLTON COLE

98898 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98898 CT. 2 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

B For Further Disposition LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Eric Johnson

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/10

WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN PERRY

98809 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98809 CT. 2 Vehicular Negligent Injuring

98809 Ct. 3 Reckless Operation of a Vehicle

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Philip House

Michael O. Craig

*Continued to this date by defense motion

WILLIAMS, TIFFANIE LASHAY

98944 Ct. 1 Issuing Worthless Checks

98944 Ct. 2 Issuing Worthless Checks

98944 Ct. 3 Issuing Worthless Checks

B For Further Disposition

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

*OC 5/24

WOOLDRIDGE, TONY

98359 Theft Under $1,000

B Probation Violation Hearing DIPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Felicia Hamilton

Michael O. Craig

Restitution per the report- $509.30, plus $76.40 fee = $585.70 total

Jennifer Irving

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of August 2 – August 8. Civil suits are a matter of public record.

August 2

Tammie Lynn Sneed vs. David Joseph Sneed, protective order.

Amber Noel McCathran vs. Worn Bryant Walker, protective order.

August 5

Johnnie Faye Crumpler, probate, succession under $125K.

Natalie Kristen Newsom vs. Luis Antolin Vazaquez II, custody.

Desmond Anderson Jr. vs. Brianna McLeod, custody.

Farmers Bank Trust Co. vs. Chase Loyd Slack, executory process.

Crescent Bank & Trust vs. Angela Robinson, Steven Robinson, judgment executory & garnishment.

Sabra Neal vs. Matthew Lewis, protective order.

BOM Bank vs. Integrico Composites of La. LLC, executory process.

Robert Allen Comeaux III, Cassidy Comeaux I/O/B/O their minor child vs. Michael Aldridge, Jennifer Aldridge, damages.

August 6

Jessica Liles Nicklas vs. Charles Ray Nicklas Sr., protective order.

August 7

Ruthy Davis on behalf of minor son vs. Stepping Stones Early Learning Center LLC, damages.

Shelbi McEachern vs. Zachery Sumrall, Rachel Wilson, custody.

First Tower Loan LLC vs. Dillon McAnnally, monies due.

Robert Wayne Robertson and Madison Marie Robertson, petition.

Golden Perez Kinsey vs. Kinsey Anitra Ford, divorce w/children.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Elisha Bray, petition.

August 8

Minden Community Care Center LLC vs. Ester Harris, monies due.

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Mallory Merritt, 26, 400 block Webb Court, Minden; arrested Aug. 6 by MPD on warrant for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine). Bond set at $2,500.

Wade Patton Bryan, 37, 3500 block Franklin Rd., Heflin; arrested Aug. 6 by WPSO on fugitive warrant fro Bienville Parish.

Shelby Hasen, 22, Goodwill Rd., Minden; arrested Aug. 6 by Probation and Parole for probation violation.

Michael S. Martin, 44, 1100 block Hwy. 163, Doyline; arrested Aug. 6 by Probation and Parole for probation violation.

Rometrius Lewis, 36, 700 block Abney St., Minden; arrested Aug. 6 by MPD on fugitive warrant from Texas.

Brittany Michelle Colley, 37, 1200 block Reynolds St., Springhill; arrested Aug. 7 by Springhill PD for illegal possession of stolen things.

Mary Ann Woodall, 32, 400 block Webb Ct., Minden; arrested Aug. 7 by MPD on warrant for theft of firearm.

Darren D. Grigsby, 53, 700 block Clay St., Minden; arrested Aug. 8 by MPD on outstanding warrant, possession of CDS Sch. II (cocaine), possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), driving under suspension, violation of open container ordinance, traffic offense.

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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Robert (Bob) Noble English

March 4, 1945 – July 28, 2024

Bossier City

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, La.

Dr. Harvey Louis Long

Sept. 11, 1942 – July 24, 2024

Bossier City

Visitation: Follows service.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, La.

Joyce Moreland Rawls

July 2, 1938 – July 30, 2024

Homer La.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer, La.

Memorial service: 3 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Gloria Farmer Caskey

Nov. 7, 1939 – August 5, 2024

Homer, La.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, First Baptist Church of Homer.

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

Burial: Tulip Cemetery near Athens.

Bradley “Brad” Swint

Oct. 28, 1982 – August 2, 2024

Arcadia, La.

Memorial service: later date.

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 Paige Gurgainers

Warning signs of scams and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim were messages delivered Tuesday to during an “It’s A Scam” community event Tuesday at First Baptist Church.

A select panel including Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker, Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver, b1Bank’s Jack Byrd, Council on Aging liaison Karen Guice and Meriweather Wealth Management’s Tracy Campbell, moderator of the event.

A crowd of nearly 250 persons attended the free event and heard panelists encourage vigilance and skepticism. Panelists agreed that scammers use a positive character trait against their potential victims.

“There is a big loophole in our lifestyle and it’s trust,” the COA’s Guice told the crowd. “One reason seniors are targeted is the trust factor, they like to trust everyone.”

Byrd said scams have grown tremendously over the past 12 months. Those target individuals and businesses and the scammers are highly trained, experienced and already have much of your personal information.

“They know your vulnerabilities. There are people who make their living seeking data, creating profiles on you,” Byrd said. “They already have more information on you than you have on yourself.”

Byrd estimated that within the Minden market, close to $250,000 may have been lost to scams and fraud, which he said are synonymous.

Both law enforcement panelists encouraged the public to always be on the skeptical side when dealing with someone unknown, especially in emails and text messages.

“There are fake utility bills, tax liens, claims of sweepstakes winners…all types of things that with current technology can be made to look perfectly legitimate,” Parker said. “Legitimate service or utility companies won’t email or text you. Be suspicious and confirm everything, and never click on their text or respond to an email.”

“Always be alert,” McIver told the audience. “Our advice is never send money, never give personal or financial information to anyone you’ve never met. And if you believe you’ve been a victim or if you suspect something, do not be embarrassed to call us. Our detectives are constantly investigating scams and they work hard to get solutions. But it’s hard to recover something that’s gone overseas.”

Campbell said scams are becoming an even bigger business, and victims range from small business owners and corporations to individuals of every socio-economic level.

“To bring this into perspective, scams are costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. These discussions are not just for senior adults, they’re for young persons and business owners,” he said. “If we touch one person today, we’ve done something positive.” 

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By Pat Culverhouse

A Sarepta man has been charged with second degree sexual battery in an incident involving a two-year old child.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said David Lee Stowe, 43, a resident of Avera St. in Sarepta was arrested just after 9 p.m. Tuesday. He is currently being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

Parker said Sheriff’s investigators learned the incident allegedly occurred inside a  Sarepta residence occupied by Stowe, the victim and other family members.

“The victim’s mother took the child to Minden Medical for evaluation, and results of that exam are pending,” Parker said. “Our investigation is continuing.”

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

A Sarepta man has been charged with second degree sexual battery in an incident involving a two-year old child.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said David Lee Stowe, 43, a resident of Avera St. in Sarepta was arrested just after 9 p.m. Tuesday. He is currently being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

Parker said Sheriff’s investigators learned the incident allegedly occurred inside a Sarepta residence occupied by Stowe, the victim and other family members.

“The victim’s mother took the child to Minden Medical for evaluation, and results of that exam are pending,” Parker said. “Our investigation is continuing.”

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

Warning signs of scams and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim were messages delivered Tuesday to during an “It’s A Scam” community event Tuesday at First Baptist Church.

A select panel including Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker, Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver, b1Bank’s Jack Byrd, Council on Aging liaison Karen Guice and Meriweather Wealth Management’s Tracy Campbell, moderator of the event.

A crowd of nearly 250 persons attended the free event and heard panelists encourage vigilance and skepticism. Panelists agreed that scammers use a positive character trait against their potential victims.

“There is a big loophole in our lifestyle and it’s trust,” the COA’s Guice told the crowd. “One reason seniors are targeted is the trust factor, they like to trust everyone.”

Byrd said scams have grown tremendously over the past 12 months. Those target individuals and businesses and the scammers are highly trained, experienced and already have much of your personal information.

“They know your vulnerabilities. There are people who make their living seeking data, creating profiles on you,” Byrd said. “They already have more information on you than you have on yourself.”

Byrd estimated that within the Minden market, close to $250,000 may have been lost to scams and fraud, which he said are synonymous.

Both law enforcement panelists encouraged the public to always be on the skeptical side when dealing with someone unknown, especially in emails and text messages.

“There are fake utility bills, tax liens, claims of sweepstakes winners…all types of things that with current technology can be made to look perfectly legitimate,” Parker said. “Legitimate service or utility companies won’t email or text you. Be suspicious and confirm everything, and never click on their text or respond to an email.”

“Always be alert,” McIver told the audience. “Our advice is never send money, never give personal or financial information to anyone you’ve never met. And if you believe you’ve been a victim or if you suspect something, do not be embarrassed to call us. Our detectives are constantly investigating scams and they work hard to get solutions. But it’s hard to recover something that’s gone overseas.”

Campbell said scams are becoming an even bigger business, and victims range from small business owners and corporations to individuals of every socio-economic level.

“To bring this into perspective, scams are costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. These discussions are not just for senior adults, they’re for young persons and business owners,” he said. “If we touch one person today, we’ve done something positive.” 

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By Paige Gurgainers

The Webster Parish Police Jury (WPPJ) convened for their regular meeting yesterday, Aug. 6, where they approved their Audit of Financials for 2023. Jennie Henry, CPA with Allen, Green and Williamson presented their report.  

According to Henry, the WPPJ received a clean opinion.  

Overhead liability increased to $7.2 million. Last year it was $24.2 with the sale of the landfill. 

“I don’t think anything this year would have measured up to that because it was a one-time event,” said Henry.  

The ad valorem tax increased to $402,000 with the sales tax increasing to $219,000. 

The report shows an un-earned revenue of $2.5 for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money. This is grant money that hasn’t been spent by the WPPJ as of December. According to Henry it must be obligated by the end of the year and spent by 2026.  

Henry also mentioned the ongoing opioid settlement with numerous pharmaceutical companies. The police jury signed a memorandum of understanding to sue these companies along with many other entities across the state. “Once legal and administrative expenses are taken out, that money is dispersed to governmental agencies,” she said. “Right now, the schedule is over 18 years that it will be dispersed. It is the understanding that Webster Parish will get .72 percent of any that is dispersed.” 

The rest of the agenda was unanimously approved which included the adoption of minutes from July 2, approval of appointing April Shaw as Chairman and Emmett Jones as member for the Evergreen Fire Protection District, approval of precinct survey forms of Webster Parish voting precincts having less than 300 registered voters and approval of the donation of immovable property to St. James Water System.  

The WPPJ also publicly announced an upcoming meeting to be held on Sept. 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling for an election to authorize and levy an ad valorem tax.  

According to WPPJ President Jim Bonsall this tax is renewed every ten years and is to be used for courthouse and building maintenance.  

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By Pat Culverhouse

Tuesday was a day of irony for a pair of Webster Parish women who share the same first name and a similar misfortune of violating traffic laws that resulted in a litany of illegal narcotics charges.

A Louisiana State Police trooper stopped 47-year-old Jennifer Dawson, a Brackin St. resident in Minden, for a traffic violation at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 80 and U.S. 371 in Dixie Inn just after 9 p.m. Tuesday.

According to reports, Trooper Daniel Albrecht detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol coming from the vehicle and after questioning, collected an admission that marijuana was inside. A subsequent probable cause search reportedly led to the discovery of numerous illegal substances plus an open container of liquor.

Dawson is currently booked at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center where she is facing 11 separate charges. Those include possession of CDS Such. I (marijuana), possession of a Legend drug (Methocarbamol) without prescription, possession of a Legend drug (Tizanidine Hydrochloride) without prescription, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also she faces three counts of possession of CDS Sch. IV (Lorazepam, Phentermin Hydrochloride and Clonazepam), two counts of possession of CDS Sch. II (Acetaminophen/Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine), violation of open container alcohol in vehicle and one traffic charge. Total bond was set at $6,000.

Not quite two hours later and a little farther north, an LSP trooper stopped 50-year-old Jennifer Ellen Tucker of Shongaloo on LA 157 at 7th St. in Springhill for a traffic infraction. After receiving consent to search the vehicle, the trooper reportedly discovered illegal substances.

Tucker reportedly was transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center where charges of possession of CDS Sch. IV, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana), driving under suspension/operating a vehicle with suspended license and one traffic offense were filed.

Things for Tucker changed for the worse, however, when WPSO deputies at BDCC conducting a pre-incarceration search found a small plastic bag containing a crystal substance hidden in an undergarment.

That led to three additional charges of introduction of contraband into a penal facility, possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine) and obstruction of justice. Total bond has been set at $7,500.

Jennifer Dawson, 47, 800 block Brackin St., Minden; arrested Aug. 6 by Louisiana State Police for traffic violation, violation of open container law, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana), two counts possession CDS Sch. II, three counts possession CDS Sch. IV, two counts possession of Legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $6,000.

Jennifer Ellen Tucker, 50, 500 block Elton Wise Rd., Shongaloo; arrested Aug. 7 by Louisiana State Police for traffic violation, possession of CDS Sch. I (THC), possession of CDS Sch. IV, possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), introduction of contraband into a penal facility, obstruction of justice.

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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Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 73.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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Journal Services Staff Report

An Arcadia man is deceased and a Minden woman is in jail, charged with his shooting.

Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) was notified of a possible shooting on Maddry Road in Claiborne Parish early Friday, August 2. CPSO Deputy Sheriffs responded to Maddry Road where they found Bradley Joseph Swint, 42, of Arcadia, had been shot; Swint was pronounced dead.

CPSO Detectives responded to the scene and were soon after joined by detectives of the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office. Working jointly, detectives from both agencies were able to locate Marrisa Cheyenne Pauley, 31, of Minden at a residence in Dubberly.
Detectives were able to determine that Pauley and others participated in Swint’s death.
Detectives arrested Pauley and booked her at the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center as a fugitive from Claiborne Parish.

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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Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry served almost 9,000 meals to hungry children during its Summer Feeding 2024 program.

“One thing is for sure, the blessings we received this summer are greater than all of these numbers combined,” JLFP Executive Director Jessica Lewis shared in a Facebook post. “Early on this year, God saw to it that the funding was there through a private donor, and we were not to worry about fundraising which was a huge relief. I guess He knew what was to come because we nearly doubled the number of meals served last summer.”

Average meal cost was $2.02 which Lewis said is “Mrs. Katie magic.”

There was never a lack of provision or volunteers.

“Thank you to every person that put their hands to work this summer,” she continued. “To the parents of all of our kiddos, thank you for allowing us to serve your babies! We will see y’all next summer!”

To help with projects like this one, contact Lewis at 318-299-6375 or follow them on Facebook.

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You may not know the name Amit Elor, she won the gold medal in the Olympics for her weight division this week. Elor is a wrestling phenom whose family immigrated from Israel to California. Her late father had been an athlete, throwing the shot put and her brothers all played high school football and were on the wrestling team. She grew up wrestling the boys on the team and beating most of them. She has wrestled for five years without losing a match. She won gold in wrestling’s 68-kilogram division, beating Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova 3-0 in the final at Arena Champ-de-Mars. Amit has had other issues with which to wrestle just like Jacob in the book of Genesis. Her brother was killed in a robbery in 2018, and her father died during the COVID-19 pandemic. But through these tragedies, she has kept her goal clear to the be one of the greatest female wrestlers in the world.

You may be more familiar with names in the other “sport” called professional wrestling. More colorful names like “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Nature Boy” Rick Flair or “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. To become a professional wrestler, you will need to go to one of their training schools and if you are tough enough to finish, you will be either a hero or a villain. Heros are called “faces” and villains are called “heels”.

In Genesis there is long story about a guy named the Heel who wrestled with a divine being, not an angel with a dazzling glow but a messenger who looked like a “man”. The Jewish Study Bible calls him “a divine being”. Genesis 32:22-32 is one of the strangest passages in all of the Bible (ok, the talking donkey may have it beat) but it shows us that sometimes a relationship with God is like a struggle. We are flawed, sinful people who, in our relationship with God must face our flawed decisions, attitudes and actions before a righteous God. Jacob, “the heel” had been a grifter and conman most of his life, it was time for change. So, he was given a new name, “Israel” or “one who contests with God”. He was also given a limp to remember the confrontation. The name “Israel” has long been debated as to it’s meaning. One translation is “one who fights to victory along with God”. To do that we, like Jacob, must face who we really are and who God needs us to be. I hope that describes your life today- waking up each day to face the challenges of life with God as your shield and strength.

(Steve Berger is pastor of First Methodist Church Minden, a Global Methodist Church. He is the husband of Dianne, his partner in ministry, they have two adult sons, a dachshund, and love living in Minden.)

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

August 9

9 a.m. Ask The Mayor live from Minden City Hall on AM 1240 KASO, online at kbef.com and facebook.com/minden radio. Call or text questions to 318-596-1590.

August 10

Glenbrook Apache 3-man scramble golf tournament. Follow Glenbrook Booster Club Fan page on Facebook for more information.

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Bayou Pots Dutch Oven Cooking, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline.

6 p.m. St. Jude Singing, Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at door. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree at CAC building in Springhill. Special Guest will be Stephen Pride brother of Charlie Pride. Front row seats $15; General Admission $10.

August 19

6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters Park.

August 24

W.H.O. annual three-man scramble at Springhill Country Club. Check whoofnorthwebster.org for more information.

September 9

6 until 8 p.m. Dorcheat Historic Association Museum Annual Fundraiser Gala, 116 Pearl Street, Minden.

September 14

Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Downtown Minden, Vintage Car Club of Minden

6:30 until 11 p.m., Krewe of Nemesis, Coronation in the Courtyard, Easley Studios Courtyard, 105 Pearl Street, Minden.

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By Jessica Gorman

Judge Chichester Chaplin was born in Ireland in November of 1800. He is said to have immigrated to New Orleans at the age of eighteen. There, he studied law under Judge Hennan for several years.

In 1824, Chaplin was married to Eliza Tabitha Beall Edwards Aydelot in St. Tammany Parish. She was the daughter of Haden Edwards. When her father received an empresarial grant from the Mexican government in 1825, the Chaplins were among the group of settlers who joined Edwards in the area of Nacogdoches, Texas. Conflict between established residents of the area and the new empresario began almost immediately.

The election of alcalde, the highest ranking official, added to the already rising tempers. The lines were clearly drawn. The old settlers backed candidate Samuel Norris while the new settlers favored Chichester Chaplin. When the election was held, Haden Edwards declared Chaplin, his son-in-law, the victor. This placed Chaplin at the center of controversy. The old settlers were outraged by the results of the election. They appealed to the political chief of Texas who ordered that Chaplin relinquish the office to Norris.

Edwards and Chaplin did not comply. As punishment, Edwards’s land grant was revoked. In retaliation, a group led by Martin Parmer captured Samuel Norris and others and charged them with corruption. The situation, fueled by Edwards’s obstinance, resulted in Mexican officials sending military forces to Nacogdoches. Edwards and his supporters declared their independence from Mexico and established the Republic of Fredonia. As military forces arrived to put down the uprising, Edwards and his supporters were forced to flee. They sought refuge in Louisiana.

It is unclear where some members of the group went in the immediate aftermath. Chichester Chaplin settled in Natchitoches Parish. His wife, Tabitha, reportedly died later that year. When Claiborne Parish was created in 1828, Chaplin was named Parish Judge. The 1830 census seems to suggest that he lived in the vicinity of Minden, but it is not clear exactly where. By this time, he had also remarried. His new wife was Emily Parmer, daughter of Martin Parmer.

The Chaplins had at least one child while residents of Claiborne Parish. Their son Chichester, who also became a judge, was born here in 1831. When he died in 1916, it was reported that he was born at Minden, but as we know, Minden had not yet been founded in 1831 and the family seems to have returned to Texas before it was.

By 1844, the Chaplins were once again residents of Louisiana, this time in Sabine Parish. Mr. Chaplin served as postmaster at Many and as district attorney for Sabine Parish before becoming district judge, a position that he held through the Civil War. The final years of his life were spent in Natchitoches Parish. Chichester Chaplin died 14 October 1874 and is buried in the American Cemetery in Natchitoches.

(Jessica Gorman is the Executive Director of the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, Webster Parish Historian, and an avid genealogist.)

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was found deceased in January of 2024 in Evangeline Parish.

On the morning of January 9, 2024, a juvenile whooping crane was found dead in an agricultural pond on the south side of Besi Lane in Mamou. A necropsy determined that the crane was shot, which resulted in a fracture of the spine and internal hemorrhaging.

A total of $12,500 is being offered by various organizations for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal shooting of this whooping crane. The reward includes the USFWS offering up to $5,000, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation up to $2,500, the International Crane Foundation up to $2,500, and the Dallas Zoo up to $2,500.

Anyone with information about this case should call the USFWS at 985-882-3756 or the LDWF Lake Charles Office at 337-491-2588. Callers can remain anonymous if they choose.

LDWF with support from partners has released 167 whooping cranes in the state since 2011 in an effort to reintroduce the birds to the state. Another 35 cranes have been hatched and reared in the wild or translocated to Louisiana from a previously reintroduced population in Florida. The Louisiana population is currently estimated to be 81 whooping cranes. This reintroduced population marked the first presence of whooping cranes in the wild in Louisiana since 1950. The crane in this case was released in November of 2023.

Whooping cranes are the most endangered of the world’s crane species. The Louisiana flock is designated as a non-essential, experimental population but is protected under state law, the Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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The following are scheduled to appear in traffic court Friday, August 9:

ANDRADE, MAYRA LUISA

T080024 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T080024A Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

AT Arraignment LSP

BASTASCH, ANTHONY JAMES

T080124 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*87/70

G/A

COILE, JR, WALLACE R

T024524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 5/31

COTTON, DEQUINTE REESHAUD

T034724 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 4/26

CREW, JACANDICE A

T080224 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

FOSTER, ASHLEY NICOLE

T080324 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T080324A Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

FOSTER, CHRISTOPHER

T080424 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

GILCREASE, JULES STEVEN

T080624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

GILES, IESHA

T080524 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*85/70

G/A

GRANT, DETERION LATREZ

T080724 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

HAMILTON, JAMARKUS

T036024 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Fine & Cost Review Hearing SAPD

*OC 4/12

HARRIS, BREYANNA

T080824 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T080824A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT Arraignment LSP

*91/70

HARRIS, IV, JAYLON ODELL

T080924 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

HARRISON, TRAVELLIS E

T081024 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

JOHNSON, DOMONIQUE MARIE

T081124 Following Too Closely

T081124A Operating A Vehicle Without Current Number Plates

AT Arraignment LSP

*Crash

KELLEY, COLTON LANE

T081224 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

KNIGHT, JARVIS LEPERRY

T081324 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

MCADAMS, BRITTANY LAVOIS

T081424 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

MCCURTY, JACKENDRICK

T034424 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T034424A No Insurance

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 5/31

MELLEN, BREANNA

T056424A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 5/31

MERSSER, MARGIE MAKAOWSKY

T035424A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 5/31

MILLER, JR, BILLY BENTON

T081524 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

OCHOA, CAMERON ELIJAH

T081624 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*88/70

G/A

PICKROM, BRITTNEY NICOLE

T025522 Improper Use Of License Plate

T025522 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T025522B No Insurance

AT Arraignment WPSD

*OC 5/10

ROSS, CODY DOUGLAS

T081724 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*88/70

Poor Attitude

SAWYER, SHAD RANDALL

T124023A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 5/31

SIZEMORE, CHELSEA DENEAN

T081824 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*85/70

SULLIVAN, JEREMY TODD

T081924 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T081924A Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

*83/70

THORTON, TYSHEANNA

T036324 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

*OC 4/12

Provide completion of Driving Improvement Class

TILLERY, KAYLA MAE

T082024 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*76/55

G/A

VOTAVA, JOHN THOMAS

T082124 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*90/70

G/A

WALKER, LASHAMEYON S.

T082224 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

WASHINGTON, II, RONALD RENARD

T082324 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Arraignment LSP

*95/70

G/A

WELLS, JENNIFER L

T082424 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T082424A Window Tint

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

WHORWELL, MICHAEL J

T151923 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 5/31

WILLIAMS, LARRY GLENN

T082524 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

WILLIS, GREGORY CARTEZ

T053424 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

*OC 5/31

Proof of Driving Improvement Course

WINN, RODRICKA SHANTELL

T053224 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

*OC 5/31

Proof of Driving Improvement Course

YORK, DECARRIO ZENTRELL

T082624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

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“He was a very unique man.”

What better epitaph for Tynes Hildebrand than the words his wife Julia shared with her son Bruce just after her husband passed from this world into the big basketball court in the sky Sunday afternoon, July 28, following a relatively brief illness, at age 93.

Name somebody else who made impact for seven decades – yes, seven of them – on a university, on places like Sabine Parish, Natchitoches and Shreveport-Bossier, and on many more people and places in his travels through our state, this neck of the woods and the college sports world.

And I mean world. He and his dear friend Don Landry, coaching at Nicholls, were among the cornerstones of the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches and spearheaded international competition for all-star teams in the old Gulf South Conference and its branches 50 years ago.

“Coach Hildebrand” kept making the rounds, in his 15 years running the basketball program at his alma mater, Northwestern State. In 13 years as the transformational athletics director (1983-96) at Northwestern. And then for 18 years as an evaluator of college basketball officials, first in an assignment created for him by his protégé, Greg Sankey, then the young commissioner of the Southland Conference, now commissioner of all he surveys in major college sports, but specifically, the SEC.

Tynes Hildebrand was truly as remarkable, influential, and supportive a person as you would ever hope to encounter, for so many in such a variety of pathways — Northwestern was just the most prominent. Church, Kiwanis, LABC, other Natchitoches civic causes, then as a leader among residents of The Oaks in Shreveport, and there are more gardens of good he planted. All of it, he said, was a partnership with his wife of 72 years, his Florien High School sweetheart.

She wasn’t able to attend his funeral Sunday at First Baptist Church in Natchitoches. She was back where they’ve spent the last few years, near Bruce’s home in Flower Mound, Texas, but many friends from all over gathered for Coach’s sendoff, people like retired NCAA coordinator of basketball officials John Underwood, former Southland commissioner Tom Burnett, and quite a few of Hildebrand’s former players, including Mike Brey, now an Atlanta Hawks assistant coach after 23 years as head coach at Notre Dame.

The service was exactly what you’d hope – sweet, filled with humor, and with reverent celebration of faith. It was as if Hildebrand planned it, which he did. Picked the traditional hymns and Bible verses. Even wrote his own obituary. He knew the final buzzer sounds on us all.

Others, who couldn’t attend, shared memories on social media.

Larry Hymel, former Southeastern Louisiana sports information director: “I still remember his quote after the Demons didn’t do as predicted the previous year. At a press conference he said “Last year we were picked to be the team to beat, and everyone beat us.”

Tammy Broz Boclair, former media staffer at Stephen F. Austin, at Vanderbilt and with the Southland: “Such a wonderful man who was a mentor to so many! Loved spending time with him and soaking in his wisdom! Vividly remember sitting in his office and talking about an upcoming SLC basketball tournament. He told me in that beautiful drawl, ‘Tammy, you need to tell those people what I tell my coaches, don’t make your emergency, my emergency.’ – I still use that today!!!”

Don Worthington, former Alexandria Town Talk sportswriter: “The Sunday is still clear in my mind — Sam Goodwin’s Demon football team had upset Southern Mississippi (22-0, 1984) and I wanted to know more. My sports editor, Bill Carter, said phone him, but I thought I could sneak in a quick trip. When I arrived at NSU my car died in the athletic office parking lot.

“As I was pondering my options, Tynes drove up and I explained my dilemma.

“He threw me his car keys and I agreed to return his car Monday. I interviewed Sam and others, rushed back to Alex and hoped Bill was none the wiser.

“When I returned to Natchitoches Monday morning Tynes had already had my car towed to a mechanic and repairs were underway!  I will never forget his kindness.”

Bob Tompkins, a colleague of Worthington’s, later Town Talk sports editor: “I remember you telling that story after it happened, Don, and have never forgotten it, either. Tynes was a good man, a righteous man, and I was among a countless number privileged to have him address me as ‘my friend.’”

Carlos Treadway, a rugged Demon tight end who has become president of Ford Credit Europe:  “RIP Coach, it was an honor to be inducted into the Long Purple Line (NSU’s alumni hall of distinction) with you.”

Robert Noah, lifelong Natchitoches resident: “I remember going to the games with my dad in Coach Hildebrand’s early years and Dad told me one time, ‘that’s a tough coach but he’s a good coach!’ I met him once, I believe it was at a quarterback club meeting, his handshake, to me just being a kid at the time, was strong and firm like my dad’s. I pretty much modeled mine after his and my dad’s. Coach Hildebrand left a lasting impression on those he met.”

Collin Killian, retired Texas A&M basketball publicist: “Sorry to hear this. Coach was a remarkable human who impacted so many lives. I was privileged to get to know him and Julia when he would observe A&M games. She’d find a quiet corner in the arena (those were ample not too long ago) and spend most of the game immersed in a book. He was always a gentleman and loved sharing interesting stories. A life well lived!”

Right out of college, Hildebrand worked on an Army base involved in atomic energy research during the Korean Conflict. He was honored as the top commissioned officer one year. That experience provided him with a familiar line that often started meetings he’d convened.

It seems ideal to wrap up this tribute. Because Tynes Hildebrand finally truly is, “at ease.”

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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Robert (Bob) Noble English

March 4, 1945 – July 28, 2024

Bossier City

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, La.

Dr. Harvey Louis Long

Sept. 11, 1942 – July 24, 2024

Bossier City

Visitation: Follows service.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, La.

Joyce Moreland Rawls

July 2, 1938 – July 30, 2024

Homer La.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer, La.

Memorial service: 3 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Gloria Farmer Caskey

Nov. 7, 1939 – August 5, 2024

Homer, La.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, First Baptist Church of Homer.

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

Burial: Tulip Cemetery near Athens.

Bradley “Brad” Swint

Oct. 28, 1982 – August 2, 2024

Arcadia, La.

Memorial service: later date.

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

There’s good news and better news for the Webster Parish School Board.

Board members got good news at Monday’s meeting when bond attorneys reported the sale of $11 million worth of general obligation school bonds for Springhill School Dist. 8 went smoothly, and at a reported 3.98 percent interest rate.

Better news came when board members learned there will be a little more than $11 million deposited in the district’s bank account by Aug. 21. After receiving an additional premium and paying fees on the bond sale, District 8’s project fund will stand at $11.321 million.

“I don’t think we will turn down the extra money,” board president Charles Strong said after hearing the news. Board members then voted unanimously to approve a resolution executing the bond purchase agreement.

Voters in the district approved the bond proposition in April elections. Funds from the bond sale will target repair, upgrade and improvement projects in north Webster Parish schools.

Another prospective revenue stream in north Webster went on the books when board members approved revenue sharing with the city of Springhill on fines resulting from traffic violations in school zones. Members agreed to receive a 10 percent share of money collected from violators who are identified by cameras in those school zones. 

School board members also approved spending $135,474.69 from various parish funds for payment of invoices covering school purchases and repairs. Totals from accounts included:

• Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund: $29,714.69. Expenditures include; $9,834.06 for six teacher desktops and one laptop  at Lakeside Jr/Sr High; $7,348 to purchase two V9 ActivPanel Premium for Lakeside Jr/Sr High. Pulled from funding for further review was a proposed $32,091.38 to replace flooring in the Lakeside Jr./Sr. High football locker room.

• Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund: $800 to paint hallway at North Webster Upper Elementary.

• Doyline Maintenance Fund: $5402.89, includes $4,184 to install volleyball anchor post in multipurpose building floor at Doyline High and $1,218.89 to purchase volleyball equipment for Doyline High.

• District 6 One-half Cent Sales Tax Fund: $50,581.08. Major items are ; $16,070 to resurface restroom floors at Minden High; $13,750 to purchase banners for Webster Jr. High; $8,391.60 for campus branding items for Webster Jr. High; $5,514.48 to purchase 24 student tables and 56 student chairs for Richardson Elementary. Removed from consideration pending further review was $25,000 to replace and install parking lot and outdoor lighting at Webster Jr. High.

• Springhill Maintenance Fund: $42.053.16. Expenditures include $21,215.71 for a 20-inch orbital scrubber for Browning Elementary; $10,842.45 to pay low bid on an industrial washing machine for the North Webster High field house; $9,995 to purchase wraps for North Webster High cafeteria. Removed from proposed expenditures, pending further review, was $28,368 to purchase rubber mulch for playground at Browning Elementary.

• Sarepta Maintenance Fund: $6,367.64 includes $3,498.64 to purchase window and door wraps for North Webster Jr. High cafeteria and $2,869 for 72 classroom chairs for North Webster Jr. High.

• Shongaloo Building Fund: $555.23 to purchase one digital safe for North Webster Lower Elementary.

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