Latasha Anderson Mitchell, District C Councilwoman and National Night Out Chairwoman, along with Mayor Nick Cox and the members of the City Council, invites neighborhoods city-wide to support this year’s National Night Out.

Neighborhoods throughout Minden are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; 2) Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and 4) Send the message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, neighborhoods throughout Minden will be asked to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors and police.

Many neighborhoods in Minden will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities, and anti-crime and anti-drug rallies.

Those interested in hosting block parties may register in-person at Minden City Hall, over the phone by dialing (318) 377-2144, or online at www.mindenusa.com. Registration opens on Friday, September 13, 2024 and runs through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024.