The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of September 13 through 19. Civil Suits are a matter of public record.

September 13:

U.S. Bank Trust National Association vs. Douglas Bryan Voorhies and Kasondra L. Voorhies, executory process.

American Express National Bank vs. Scotty Pope, monies due.

September 16

American Express Bank vs. Scotty Pope, monies due.

Marisa Leann McCann vs. Jerry Lynn McCann, divorce.

Christopher Ray Woodard vs. Angela Glass Woodard, divorce.

September 17

Ronald Wayne Pepper, succession over $125K.

Melissa Ward vs. Jason Kubrick, State Farm Mutual Automobile, damages

Autovest LLC vs. Derick Henderson, Brandy West, monies due.

Carter FEderal Credit Union vs. Marc Wolever, monies due.

September 18

Brenda Ann Barnes Stewart, succession under $125K.

Barksdale Federal Credit Union vs. Christopher C. Sketoe, monies due.

Laura Faulk vs. Ashley Nicole Faulk, divorce.

September 19

Osmar A. Morales vs. Chelsea Nicole Mays, divorce, no children.

Jamarea Manning vs. Kelsey Morris, protective order.

Jeannett Stamen vs. Roderick D. Stamen, divorce.

Shane Michael, succession under $125K.

U.S. Bank Trust Co. vs. Kenneth Preston, Yolanda Taylor Preston, executory process.

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Carolyn Yvonne Michael

March 23, 1944 – Sept. 18, 2024

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Gwendolyn Rose Cook

March 24, 1940 – Sept. 15, 2024

Minden, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, First Baptist Church, West Chapel.

Burial: Noon, Gardens of Memory.

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

Springhill Police have arrested a 22-year-old Cullen man in connection with a September 17 drive-by shooting incident where shots reportedly were fired into a Springhill residence.

Investigators said no one was inside the home at the time shots were fired.

Springhill Chief of Police Will Lynd said Quaychardius Keyun Neal, a resident of the 2200 block Reynolds St., Cullen, was arrested Tuesday (Sept. 17) morning on warrants charging him with assault by drive-by shooting and illegal use of a firearm during a crime of violence.

Neal reportedly is currently being held in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center facing a total bond of $100,000.

Springhill PD Det. Rodney Hile said witnesses provided information on the identity of the shooter, but the investigation into the incident is continuing.

“There are still questions we want answered,” he said.

Hile said a weapon allegedly used in the shooting has not been recovered.

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 Paige Gurgainers

Historic Main Street Minden is prepping for the inaugural “Skele Tour 2024” this October featuring Tim and Tammy Ticklebones. 

Local businesses can sign-up to receive one (unalive) life-size skeleton for $40 or $60 for a pair.  

According to Main Street Board Chairman Shawn Hatcher, businesses can pick 1-2 days to host the boney duo until the schedule fills up. He said, “We currently have about 10-14 days left on the schedule.” 

Businesses do not have to be downtown to participate. Any local business can rent the pair, and it is up to them to pose the skeletons and decorate them however they wish.  

“It is up to the businesses how they use them,” said Hatcher. “Some will be outside, or in windows of businesses and some will be posed inside.” 

The funds raised from the Skele Tour will benefit the Historic Main Street Minden with numerous upcoming projects but will also serve as a great advertising opportunity for local businesses.

“They will be pictured and featured on the Main Street Facebook page and serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities,” said Hatcher.  

Email minden@mainstreetusa.com to reserve your day(s) before spots fill up.  

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By Marilyn Miller

From classic cars to rat rods, everything on wheels was displayed at the 16^th Annual Car & Bike Show in historic downtown Minden on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The show, co-sponsored by the Vintage Car Club of Minden, Visit Webster, and the Minden Main Street Program featured hundreds of vehicles and brought in hundreds of enthusiasts.

The day included food sales, contests for adults and children, face painting, bouncy houses, music and more. Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, UCAP, and the NWLA Sickle Cell Association.

Judges selected the following entrants as tops in this year’s show:

Antique Class A2, 1926-’59 original

1^st: Danny & Shelley Frances, 1931 Ford Model A;

2^nd: Charlotte Cornelius, 1957 Chevy Bel Air;

3^rd: Rick Wolfe, 1939 Ford Model A.

Antique Class A5, 1926-’59 modified

1^st: Dennis Bryant, 1955 Chevy;

2^nd: Warren Anderson, 1957 Chevy;

3^rd: Mike Griffith, 1955 Chevy.

Import & Miscellaneous Cars, all years, all makes

1^st: Dale Smith, 1981 Datsun;

2^nd: Dale Smith, 1984 Mazda;

3^rd: Dale Smith, 1977 Datsun.

C1 Sport & Muscle, 1960-1975

1^st: Charles Morganthall, 1970 Chevy Chevelle;

2^nd: Bruce Puckett, 1967 Chevy Nova;

3^rd: Larry Morgan, 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS.

C2 Sport & Muscle, 1976-1985

1^st: Brandon Murrell, 1985 Monte Carlo

C3 Sport & Muscle, 1986-2000

1^st: Monica Moore, 1986 Buick;

2^nd: D. J. Morris, 1987 Buick;

3^rd: Quinten McCoy, 1987 Buick.

C5 Sport & Muscle, 2001 – present

1^st: Jared Harper, 2024 Camaro;

2^nd: Robert Riley, 2019 Cadillac.

Domestic Class, present, original, slightly modified

1^st: Joe Clark, 1974 Cadillac;

2^nd: Benny Bell, 1974 Buick;

3^rd: James Quayhagen, 1963 Bonneville.

SR1 Street Rod, Class 1900-1959

1^st: W. C. Hirth, 1934 Ford;

2^nd: Scott James, 1934 Ford;

3^rd: Jessie Albright, 1922 Ford

CORVETTE CLASSES

C1 Corvette Class, 1952-1962

1^st: Robert Blake, 1962 Chevy Corvette.

C2 Corvette Class, 1963-1967

1^st: Roy Scoggins, 1963 Chevy Corvette.

C3 Corvette Class, 1968-1982

1^st: Dr. Edrene Frazier, 1970 Chevy Corvette;

2^nd: Joshua Adams, 1982 Chevy Corvette;

3^rd: Les Sadler, 1978 Chevy Corvette.

C5 Corvette Class, 1997-2004

1^st: Brian Wescott, 2002 Chevy Corvette;

2^nd: Kathy Staton, 2000 Chevy Corvette;

3^rd: Perry Sample, 2000 Chevy Corvette.

C6 Corvette Class, 2005-2013

1^st: L. T. Gipson, 2009 Chevy Corvette;

2^nd: Victor Airizme, 2013 Chevy Corvette;

3^rd: James Walker, 2010 Chevy Corvette.

C7 Corvette Class, 2014-2019

1^st: Calvin Williams, 2014 Chevy Corvette;

2^nd: Teddy Washington, 2014 C. Corvette;

3^rd: Connie & Arthur Bibbs, ’16 C. Corvette.

C8 Corvette Class, 2020-present

1^st: Dean Smith, 2023 Chevy Corvette;

2^nd: L. J. Langois, 2023 Chevy Corvette;

3^rd: Larry Modest, 2023 Chevy Corvette.

MUSTANG CLASSES

M1 Mustang Class, 1964 1/2-1967

1^st: Poncho Coderre, 1966 Ford Mustang;

2^nd: Jim McGee, 1965 Ford Mustang;

3^rd: Michael Harris, 1965 Ford Mustang.

M2 Mustang Class, 1968-1970

1^st: Tony Hamilton, 1970 Ford Mustang;

M5B Mustang Class, 1984-1993

1^st: Julian Griffith, 1986 Mustang;

M7 Mustang Class, 1999-2004

1^st: Jay Jannies, 1965 Ford Cobra;

M8 Mustang Class, 2005-2009

1^st: Billy Jackson, 2007 Ford Mustang

Mopar Class, 1962-1978

1^st: Corey Singletary, 1968 Plymouth Fury;

TRUCK CLASSES

T1 Truck Class, original, any year

1^st: Rodney Festervan, 1957 Ford;

2^nd: Terry Gray, 1981 Chevy;

3^rd: Joseph Rayner, 1966 Chevy.

T2 Truck Class, customized, any year

1^st: Charles Morganthall, 1951 Chevy;

2^nd: Larry Rasberry, 1956 GMC;

3^rd: Eric Hubson, 1990 Chevy.

Rat-Rod, any year, chopped, lowered, painted

1^st: David Landry

2^nd: John Bates

MOTORCYCLES

MC1 class, Harley Davidson, any make or year

1^st: Gerald White, 2012 Harley;

2^nd: Rusty Myers, 2011 Harley.

MC2 class, crotch rocket, any factory street bike

1^st: Allison Arrington, 2021 Jeep Wrangler;

MC3 class, Shadow, any make MC upright

1^st: Derrick Harris, 2005 Honda;

2^nd: Farris Baughman, 1955 Cushman.

MC5 class MC Trike, any three-wheel

1^st: Najan Shakir, 2021 Polaris;

2^nd: Leroy Frost, 2021 Polaris;

3^rd: Terry Johnson, 2015 Goldwing.

Off-Road Class Vehicle

1^st: Marsha Glasscock; 1975 Toyota;

2^nd: Quine Pluckett, 1970 Ford;

3^rd: David Elliott, 1986 Ford.

The “Best of Show” for 2024 went to Charles Morganthall with his 1956 Chevy. Tommy Bourn brought home the “People’s Choice” award with his 1965 Shelby Cobra. Non-vehicle awards went to True, 11 months, “Youngest Participant;” Farris Baughman, “Oldest Participant;” and Michael Harris, “Farthest Traveled,” from Memphis, TN.

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Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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Congratulations NaKisha Taylor (left) shown here receiving her $100 prize from Claire Gray with Title Sponsor Under Dawg’s.

Today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. the link will close for this week’s Pick’em football contest in order to ensure all winners are in before games begin tomorrow.

Weekly winners will be notified and announced in the following Wednesday edition of the Journal, and photos will be taken with the owner of our Title Sponsor Under Dawgs.

Monday, we will have wrap ups from this week’s high school games and Tuesday, the contest starts all over again.

So fire up your phones or computers and get ready to pick’em.

Here’s your link: https://form.jotform.com/232385564755163

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Follow your nose Saturday, Sept. 21 to Walmart Supercenter parking lot where Minden Lions Club will have their famous Fall Chicken Charbroil Box Lunch.

Lunches are $10 a pieces from 9 a.m. until they are sold out, and you don’t need an advance ticket.

All proceeds from Minden Lions Club’s fund raisers stay local and help with community needs.

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By Jessica Gorman

Like other businessmen in Minden, Joe Miller owned rental properties. His properties were known as Miller Quarters just as there were Killen Quarters, Hall Quarters, Woodard Quarters, Harrell Quarters, Frazier Quarters, and Glass Quarters. All these properties took their names from the men who owned them.

You may have noticed that I referred to Miller Quarters in the plural, as properties. This is because the area now being developed as Miller Quarters Park was actually the third property known by this name. The existence of Miller Quarters Number 1 and 2 is recorded in the 1920 U. S. Census, 1930 U. S. Census, Sanborn Maps, and a 1930 Minden City Directory.

The 1930 Minden City Directory gives the location of Miller Quarters No. 1 as being “East of Pennsylvania av Between Spann and F.” The 1927 Sanborn Map allows us to see exactly where these houses would have been located along Spann and a portion G Street, now 3rd Street, that no longer exists. In 1930, several of these homes were vacant. Known residents included Mrs. Annie Howard, George Hilton, Lottie Porter, Andrew Jackson, Easter Hayes, Bob Steel, Edward Jackson, and Trebie Irving.

As indicated by the 1930 city directory, Miller Quarters No. 2 was located “Along Miller Sandlin Av and Maiden Lane.” It included dozens of homes. While it is not known when these homes were constructed, they were in existence by 1920 as evidenced by the census that year.

In May 1933, Minden was struck by a devastating tornado. Hundreds of homes were reportedly destroyed. Among them was Miller Quarters where residents were injured and killed. Joe Miller was reported to have incurred the largest loss of property with an estimated 121 houses destroyed. The story was told that Mr. Miller was seen angrily shaking his fist at the sky and yelling, “You’ve taken the houses, why don’t you take the land, too?”

In the aftermath of the tornado, Joe Miller rebuilt his rental property. In an interview, Mr. Miller’s daughter, Mrs. Roy Miller Inabnett, tells how her father rebuilt those houses with money borrowed from the federal government. However, the first houses that were rebuilt were not located on the property immediately behind the Miller home, just as the original houses had not been. It was only after Mr. Miller defaulted on that government loan that he built on the part of his property now known as Miller Quarters Park.

Today, all that remains of what could be referred to as Miller Quarters No. 3 is a single house. By June 1981, the others had all been removed with the final thirteen being used by the Minden Fire Department as part of their training exercises.

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

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Time is running out to sign up to participate in this year’s Webster Parish Fair Parade. Contact Alvin Maynor by Saturday, September 21 if you are a drill team, marching group, float, auto, truck or band that would like to participate. Email alwanynor@gmail.com or call 318-268-0954.

The fair parade will be held Tuesday, October 1. Line up is at 3:30 p.m. Parade begins at 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1

5 p.m. – Fair Parade, downtown Minden

6 p.m. – Poultry and Rabbit Show

(No rides until Wednesday)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

6 p.m. – Rides start “Armband Nite” Gate entrance Fee: $2/rest of week

6 p.m. – 4-H Wine Showmanship then Swine Weight Classes (Livestock Arena)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

9 a.m. until 1 p.m. – Senior Citizens Day (Minden Civic Center)

6 p.m. – Rides start “Armband Nite”

6 p.m. – 4-H Goat, Lamb, Beef Showmanship

7 p.m. – Dairy and Doug Sale Showmanship

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

11:30 a.m. – Buyers’ Luncheon

1 p.m. – Livestock Auction (4-H Show Barn)

6 p.m. – Rides Start

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

1 p.m. – Fair Gates Open

1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Kids’ Day

2 p.m. Pizza Eating Contes, Sponsored by Johnny’s Pizza

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Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that intermittent lane closures on various bridges along the I-20 corridor in Bossier, Webster and Bienville parishes for the purpose of deck assessment inspections have been canceled at this time and will be rescheduled at a later date. DOTD will issue additional information when those dates have been finalized. According to the original notification, those closures were scheduled to begin Monday, September 23 and last until Friday, October 4.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Criminal Court Sept. 20:

ABROMS, JOYCELYN ANN

98724 Possession of Schedule II CDS

A Diversion Review Hearing CPD

McCullough, Melanie, Kamm iWhatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/15 Defendant is not signed up in the Diversion Program

ALI, QASEM

99231 CT. 1 Underage Driving Under the Influence

99231 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

99231 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, Determine Counsel. No Judge Assigned, None

ALLEN, LAEVERETTICA QUEVETTE

98967 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98967 CT 2 Public Bribery

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo, Aaron Wilson PDO. Allie A Stahl

*OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: D. Hendun

ARNOLD, CHADWICK DUANE

98958 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26

Restitution owed to the victims- $4,244.04, plus $636.61 fee = $4,880.65 total

BEENE, CHRISTOPHER

99050 Ct. 1 Issuing Worthless Checks

99050 Ct. 2 Issuing Worthless Checks

99050 Ct. 3 Issuing Worthless Checks

99050 Ct. 4 Issuing Worthless Checks

A For Further Disposition

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/19

BERRY, JOSHUA NAAMAN

98726 CT 1 Aggravated Burglary

98726 CT 2 Simple Burglary of a Vehicle

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo, Kammi Whatley ,Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: A. Berry, H. Stephenson

BOOTH, JONATHAN PAUL

99174 Battery of a Dating Partner

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Holland, Hugo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC/ OC8/23

BROWN, JR, ANTHONY

98369 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26

Ben Allen

BROWN, III, ARTIE LEE

97491 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Represent Self, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC Officer L. Rivers

BURROUGHS, MARENA ARLENE

90820 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Rule to Show Cause WPSD

Holland, Hugo, Public Defender, Allie A Stahl

*OC 8/23 Pro se Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss

BURTON, SHAWN DEWAYNE

98425 Arson with the Intent to Defraud

A Contradictory Hearing LASFM

Holland, Hugo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC pro se Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea

Co-Defs: C. Pearson, R. Pearson

CALOME, DEMITA

98917 Ct. 1 Resisting An Officer

98917 Ct. 2 Speeding 11-15 MPH

98917 Ct. 3 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98917 Ct. 4 No Insurance

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26

CHAMPION, DELWIN LAVAUGHN MICHAEL

99235 Ct. 1 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

99235 Ct. 2 Operating a Vehicle While License

Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

99235 Ct. 3 Failure to Use Safety Belt

A Arraignment Summons LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, No Judge Assigned, None

COOPER, STEVEN D.

98573 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98573 Ct. 2 Criminal Trespassing

A Trial WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC

Tommy Maddox

DILL, RUTH C

99083 Ct. 1 Simple Cruelty to Animals

99083 Ct. 2 Simple Cruelty to Animals

99083 Ct. 3 Theft Under $1,000

99083 Ct. 4 Criminal Trespassing

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/19

DIXON, JOSEPH W.

99227-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

99227-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC St Conf 10/11 Trial 2/10

EAGLIN, STACY

99067 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

EVANS, NORMAN

98350 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Aaron Wilson, Allie A Stahl

*OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: D. Rascoe

FISH, JODIE MICHELLE

99153 Violation Of Leash Law

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, No Judge Assigned, None

FIZER, BYRON LEJORDAN

99084 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

FULLER, KANDIS

97243 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

GILCREASE, JULES STEVEN

98229 Ct. 1 Theft Under $1,000

98229 Ct. 2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 8/23

Picked up on a FTA BW issued on 3/1/24

FFD 9/20

GILCREASE, JULES STEVEN

T080624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

A Arraignment LSP

Traffic, Webster

*OC 8/23

GRAHAM, ANDRE DEVAL

99218 Ct. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99218 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

99218 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Determine Counsel, No Judge Assigned, None

HARRIS, SABRINA RAVEN

99156 Child Desertion

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, No Judge Assigned, None

HILE, JUSTIN ERIC

98723 Flight From An Officer

A Probation Violation Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

Jennifer Ervin

HINTON, BILLY DAN

99151 Violation Of Leash Law

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, No Judge Assigned, None

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 For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 8/9

JACKSON, PATRICK D

99005 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Zachary Shadinger, Allie A Stahl

*Transport to Court via Writ from Lincoln Parish Detention Center If Defendant present, please recall BW issued 9/16

Trial 11/18

KIRKPATRICK, COTY CARL

99094 CT 1 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

99094 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

LANGLEY, JOHNATHON E.

99036 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

LOVE, JOHN WALTER

98117 Ct. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98117 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98117 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

98117 CT. 4 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

A Arraignment LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Determine Counsel, No Judge Assigned, None

*Notice sent 8/27

MCENTYRE, TONY NICHOLS

99207 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Larrion Hillman PDO, Mike Nerren

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

99009 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Preliminary Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Ivan Daigs, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Defense Motion for Preliminary Examination

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

99009 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Ivan Daigs, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

MILLER, ZANE ETHAN

95744 CT 1 Possession of Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Officer A. Herring

MOORE, DEMARCUS JERICHO

99054 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99054 CT. 2 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

99054 CT. 3 Following Too Closely

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/12

MOORE, ZARVIA WARTEZ

98896 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97283 Simple Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY, Patrick Jefferson, Allie A Stahl

*ATTY waived pres on 7/26

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97876 Issuing Worthless Checks ($999 – $4,999)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Patrick Jefferson, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26 Assess restitution payments

ODOM, DOCK ANTONIO

98608 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98608 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98608 CT. 3 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Allie A Stahl

*OC 8/30

PAULEY, EDWARD ALLEN

99137 Aggravated Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC/OC 8/9

PEREZ, ELROY AKA ELOY

99069 Possession With Intent to Distribute a

Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Aaron Wilson PDO, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: T. Hodges

RUYBAL, JR., JESSE MARTIN

98689 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

WEBSTER, MISD, Thomas Mayfield, Allie A Stahl

Jennifer Ervin

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

99079 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But

Under $50,000

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Aaron Wilson PDO, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

97986 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

97986 CT 3 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo, Aaron Wilson PDO, Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: A. Rosypal (Ct 1)

SISTRUNK, DYLAN MICHAEL

98607 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98607 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98607 CT. 3 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Holland Miciotto, Allie A Stahl

*Atty waived def. presence on 7/26

STILES, DEVON MICHAEL

99053 CT 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99053 CT 2 Aggravated Assault

A For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/19

BDCC

TAYLOR, AARENYON

99230 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment MPD

WEBSTER, MISD, Aaron Wilson PDO, Doug Stinson

*BDCC

VAUGHN, JAMAL A

98761 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Kammi Whatley,  Allie A Stahl

*OC 7/26

WILLIS, CORTORIA UNIQUE

T059923 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T059923A Switched License Plates

A For Further Disposition LSP

ADA, TRAFFIC, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*WPJ/ OC 9/16

WILLIS, CORTORIA UNIQUE

99089 CT 1 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

99089 CT 2 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

99089 CT 3 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

WILLIS, CORTORIA UNIQUE

97893 Issuing Worthless Checks ($999 – $4,999)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Kammi Whatley, Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

IWC Restitution owed: $4,218.36 check amounts + $1,665.08 fees = Total Amount Due: $5,883.44

5/13-paid $200. New balance is 5543.44 as of this date.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Criminal Court Sept. 20:

ADKINS, HAYDEN CORINNE

98751 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Joey Hendrix, Michael O. Craig

*OC 7/19 Trial 11/18

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

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

Co defs L. Rabb, B. Fielding

BRIGGS, JEREMY OBRIAN

97901 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Please make sure forfeiture of $2,604 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BROWN, BILLIE JO

98545 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

BROWN, BILLIE JO

98711 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

B For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 9/16

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 TRANSPORT TO COURT Trial 2/10

BURNS, JENNY LOUANN

99061 Unauthorized use of a Movable less than $1,000

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 7/29

COLEMAN, DEVIN ZANE

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

99118 CT. 2 Improper Child Restraint

B For Further Disposition LSP

Holland, Hugo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

COOPER, ISIAH VEREON

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo, Kammi Whatley, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

Co defs S. Holden, A. Gay, K. Harris

DANCE, BRENDA T.

98714 Simple Cruelty to Animals

B Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*NP if Defendant has paid court cost

OC 4/12

EASON, SR, REGGIE WAYNE

98927 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

ELLIS, DACARRA L

99122 Ct. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99122 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

99122 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

99122 CT. 4 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

B For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

FEAZELL, LORI M.

99184 Theft Under $1,000

99184 Resisting An Officer

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

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 9/16 Trial 11/18

GIPSON, DARKENDRIUS

98537-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98537-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98537-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams or More)

98537-CT.4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Less Than Twenty- Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie, Carey Ellis, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

GRANT, SHAKAYLA LASHUN

98598 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 9/16 Trial 11/18

Possible Restitution in this case

GREEN, JARAI

98919 Aggravated Battery

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

GUILLORY, CASSIE MICHELLE

99178 Theft Under $1,000

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*WPJ TRANSPORT TO COURT

GUTHRIE, LANEY

98966 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 7/19

HARRIS, JR., KELVIN

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, S. Holden

HARRIS, LAJAYDEN VIDALE

99033 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

HOLDEN, SHIKEL

98746 Armed Robbery

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo, Charles Bradshaw, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC While out on bond, arrested 8/1/24 on new felony charge. ARR for new charge 9/30

Co defs I. Cooper, A. Gay, K. Harris

KIMBLE, ARIEN JERROD JOKEE

99123 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

*BDCC Trial 11/18

KIRKPATRICK, KAITLYN

98890 Aggravated Assault

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

LARD, DJIMON HETONIUS

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

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Kurt Goins PDO, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

LEWIS, DEKERION

98775 Forgery

98775A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

LEWIS, DETERMON

98832 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B Trial CPD

MISD, ATTORNEY, F. Gipson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5

MILES, KENNY DEWAYNE

98779 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

MILLER, DEMETRIUS

99124 Obstruction Of Justice

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

MOORE, DEANDRE LEE

98330 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

NOLES, SHICARRION A

99175 Ct. 1 Resisting An Officer

99175 Ct. 2 Window Tint

99175 Ct. 3 Failure to Use Safety Belt

99175 Ct.4 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

B For Further Disposition

WEBSTER, MISD, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

Has valid DL

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

B Status Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

Co def B. Fielding, D. Allums

RADFORD, KALELAH

98977 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie, Keith Whiddon, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5 Trial 11/18

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

*BRD today- Warrant executed frm BW issued on 8/9

SIMS, RANDALL TYLER

99028-CT.1 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.2 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.3 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.4 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.5 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.6 Simple Burglary

99028-CT.7 Simple Burglary

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

SNEED, JR, DENNIS D

97484 Theft of $5000 or More but Less than $25,000

B Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC Trial 11/18

Restitution per victim impact statement- $22,500 for replacement of 4500 ft of wire stolen, plus $3,375 fee= $25,875 total

SNEED, JR, DENNIS D

98801 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*BDCC

TALTON, REGGIE E

INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

INCOMING Hit and Run Driving

B Arraignment LSP

Holland, Hugo, Charles Bradshaw, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/23

THOMAS, KENNETH JERROD

99065 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

B For Further Disposition LSP

Yocom, Jimbo, Felicia Hamilton, Michael O. Craig

*OC 7/19

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

*Notice sent 8/13

WHITE, BREAUNA LASHAE

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

B Motion To Quash SPRING

McCullough, Melanie, F. Gipson, Michael O. Craig

*Defense Motion to Quash

WHITE, BREAUNA LASHAE

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

B Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie, F. Gipson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5

WHITE, III, NATHANIEL

INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

B Arraignment MPD

Yocom, Jimbo, Patrick Jefferson, Michael O. Craig

*OC 8/5

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

*CONT BY WRITTEN MOTIONTO THIS DAY

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 8/9

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court Sept. 20:

AMMONS, CHARSITY AMYA

T097624 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*83/70

G/A

BARRIERE, GERALD W

T097024 Operating a Vehicle Without Properly Lit Lamps for Condition

AT Arraignment WPSD

BOYKIN, ALLISON BLAIRE

T096624 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Minute Entry / Clerk of Court LSP

*NP

BREWER, DAMIEN D

T097124 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T097124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment WPSD

*51/35

CORNELIUS, SYLVIA COOK

T084024 Improper Passing On Left

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 8/23

DUARTE, ELTON RAY

T097924 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*86/70

G/A

DUBBERLY, SARAH JEAN

T097724 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*83/70

DUBOSE, KYNTANISE

T097824 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

FLOURNOY, COURTNEY RAY

T082724 Obstruction To Driver’s View Or Driving Mechanism

T082724A Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

T082724B Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

AT Arraignment WPSD

*OC 8/23

FOSTER, ASHLEY NICOLE

T080324 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T080324A Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

AT For Further Disposition LSP

*OC 8/9

FRIZZELL, COLIN NASH WEBB

T092124 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*RCBW if present

FUNDERBURK, AERIAL

T098024 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

GILL, CRYSTAL

T016924 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T016924A Improper Child Restraint

T016924B Operating A Vehicle Without Proper Required Equipment

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 7/26

GILL, CRYSTAL

T105523 Speeding 25 & OVER

T105523A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 7/26

GRAVES, ORIN BLAKE

T097224 Failure to Yield Right of Way

AT Arraignment WPSD

GRIGSBY, ELIZABETH C

T098124 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

HOSS, JAMES WADE

T097324 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

T097324A No Insurance

AT Arraignment WPSD

JOYCE, ARETHA LOUISE

T098224 Speeding 25 & OVER

AT Arraignment LSP

*98/70

KENNEDY, KENNETH NEWTON

T048724 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T048724A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 5/24

LEWIS, PENNIE LOUISE

T098324 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T098324A Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

MILLER, STEVEN LANE

T098424 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

MOODY, SR, BRITT

T098524 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

MOORE, ANTONIO CORTEZ

T098624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T098624A Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

MOORE, CALIX SHAYNE

T098724 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*71/55

F/A

MUSE, RANDALL K.

T098824 USE OF FOG LIGHTS IN GOOD WEATHER

AT Arraignment LSP

NGWA, RENE NIBA

T098924 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*85/70

G/A

PICKROM, BRITTNEY NICOLE

T025522 Improper Use Of License Plate

T025522 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T025522B No Insurance

AT Trial WPSD

*OC 8/9

PREVO-MACK, MARGIE RISER

T099024 Failure to Yield Right of Way

AT Arraignment LSP

ROWE, APRIL R

T097424 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment WPSD

*70/55

RUPP, KRISTOPHER

T099124 Improper Lane Usage

AT Arraignment LSP

SANDERS, STORMY JEWEL

T097524 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT Arraignment WPSD

STEPHENS, HAILEY FAITH

T079824 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 8/2

THOMAS, CORTLAND LUSHAWN

T099224 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*71/55

G/A

THOMAS, KHIRY HAKEEM

T099324 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T099324A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*84/70

WALKER, JAKOB LANE

T099424 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

WALKER, JAMAL THOMAS

T099524 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*87/70

WASHINGTON, ROBERT L

T099624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

WEATHERS, DANGELO

T199318 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

*BDCC

WEATHERS, DEANGELO

T133623 Speeding 25 & OVER

T133623A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT Arraignment LSP

*80/55

BDCC

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

September 19-21

Begins with Springhill Rodeo Parade at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 19. Springhill PRCA Rodeo, Springhill Rodeo Arena.

10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Commodity Distribution, Springhill. First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St. Must bring photo ID, proof of income and proof of residence.

September 21

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

9 a.m. until sold out – Minden Lions Club Famous half chicken dinner – $10 – no need for advance tickets. Can pay cash when you pull up in Walmart parking lot to pick up.

10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wings & Wheels car and plane show at Minden Airport.

September 28

9: 30 a.m. Webster Parish Fair Pageant at Minden High School.

October 2

Reserve your meal by this date for October 5 celebration of Friends at Sarepta Community Center.

October 5

8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. A women’s day fun, fellowship, worship and prayer at North Acres Baptist Church. Register here: https://nabcminden.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2390296 . Guest Speaker: Kathy Nelson, Speak It Ministries

Worship led by: Sachiri Henderson. Cost: $25 with lunch included. Childcare will be provided. Please indicate on the online registration form if you need childcare.

9 a.m. Celebration of Friends, Reunion of former students, teachers and workers of Sarepta High School. Sarepta Community Center. $17 per person. Lunch at noon. Also fundraiser for Josh Branton. Send check to “Hornet Fund,” Gerald Holland, 41 Stonehenge Dr., Bentonville, AR., 72712.

October 6-12

National 4-H Week

October 12

Springhill Lumberjack Festival, lumberjackfestival.net .

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Gwendolyn Rose Cook

March 24, 1940 – Sept. 15, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, First Baptist Church, West Chapel.

Burial: Noon, Gardens of Memory.

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

Officers from multiple agencies shut down a major drug dealer’s operations early Tuesday morning, ending a lengthy investigation with the arrest of a 31-year-old Dixie Inn man.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit investigators along with officers from the Minden Police Department and the DEA Task Force arrested Jamal D. Bailey on warrants for distribution of illegal narcotics.

Bailey is charged with possession with intent to distribute CDS Sch. I (marijuana), possession with intent to distribute CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines) and illegal carrying of a weapon with controlled dangerous substance. Total bond on the charges has been set at $100,000.

“Our investigators began looking into Bailey’s alleged methamphetamine distribution enterprise and, with the assistance of other agencies, uncovered enough information to obtain warrants,” Parker said. “This is a major player that is now out of business.”

After serving warrants, agents reportedly seized approximately 401 grams of methamphetamine, 896 grams of marijuana and 448 grams of THC (cannabis) edibles. Agents also found two 9MM handguns equipped with extended magazines.

Head of the WPSO’s Criminal Investigation Division, Maj. Bobby I-go III, said the successful raid was the result of a united effort between law enforcement agencies.

“We have an outstanding relationship with the Minden Police Department and the DEA and that plays an important part in our investigations,” Igo said. “This kind of cooperation is very beneficial to the people of our towns and the parish.”

Igo said one of Webster Parish’s deputies, Sgt. Shawn Jenkins, is assigned to the DEA Task Force. His expertise plays a critical role in drug investigations, he said.

“Shawn is a valuable asset to us and to the DEA, and the people he serves,” Igo said.

Parker said Tuesday’s arrest will hopefully let the people of Webster Parish know investigators are constantly looking into reports of illegal activity.

“We want people who commit crimes to know that no matter how long it takes, we will bring you to justice,” he said. “There are no time limits on investigations and we intend to stay focused until we reach a successful conclusion. And we appreciate help and cooperation from the public.”

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 Jake Chapman

After signing off the week one radio broadcast of Minden’s football game at Mansfield, something monumental had occurred.  Not the commencement of Minden’s 115^th football season.  Not even the double overtime thriller that earned the Tide their first season opening win since 2016.  This accomplishment came and went with no fanfare or huzzahs from anyone. I suppose that’s fitting considering the guy that did the thing would want none of that. To him, it was just another Friday night. At the conclusion of that broadcast, Mark Chreene completed his 250^th consecutive broadcast of Minden High School football.

KAPK switched on in Minden in the spring of 1952.  In 1958, the station changed it’s call letters to KASO but kept the same 1240 “kilocycles” on the AM side of the dial.  We believe KASO began broadcasting Minden football games somewhere during this time.  In those days the game was recorded and played on Saturday mornings. Back then, legend has it that either Boe Cook or Digger O’Dell recorded a game from high in a pine tree behind the grandstands after having a brief tiff with the school about broadcasting the games.  Seems now everything is streaming online, but Mark Chreene is keeping the art of the classic radio broadcast alive in Minden. 

In 1999, just a few years after graduating from Minden High School, Mark began working at KASO as a “board op” at the station during the weekly coaches’ show at the Golden Corral in Minden. Back then KASO covered three schools in the Minden area alternating between Sibley (now, Lakeside) on Thursday nights and Minden and Glenbrook on Fridays.  Later that season, Mark began honing his craft on the airwaves. In the summer of 2001, KASO expanded to include an FM station, KBEF 104.5.  From 1999 to 2001 Mark tagged along with long time Minden broadcaster, Jesse Lowe, doing color commentary and filling in on play by play.  Mark finally got the tap towards the end of the 2001 season and began broadcasting games solo.  In 2002, KBEF began broadcasting Minden games exclusively and alternated between Glenbrook and Lakeside on KASO.  That is when Mark’s run to 250 began. 

As a Gen X’er he’s seen several changes in radio broadcast technology.  He recalls the early days of lugging around all the broadcast equipment, including hooking up the Marti (radio frequency transmitter) to a party phone line in the coaches’ office and hard wiring it to the phone’s handset.  If anyone happened to notice the handset off the hook during the game and hung up the phone, the broadcast would be killed. God forbid if someone felt the need to imitate Lionel Ritchie during a broadcast.  Mark recalls getting a “Hello?” from the handset in the coaches’ office a few times live on the air.  In late 2002, there was this new technology using a “cellular phone in a bag” to transmit the broadcast back to the station.  Nowadays, all that Mark needs to call a game is a laptop with internet, or cell signal depending on the location of the game, a mixer and a couple headsets. 

Mark broadcasts both home and away games for Minden.  Sometimes on the road the press box isn’t big enough to facilitate a 3-man radio crew. Sometimes the press box is used as a VIP suite for the school principal’s family and friends, as was the case in 2001 at Baker High School in Baton Rouge.  Mark is then forced to call a game from the stands using nothing more than a folding table, or the occasional wooden TV tray, for his equipment and run an extension cord from the press box.  He just hoped that he remembered to bring trash bags to cover his equipment if there was a chance of rain.  In the early season, he’s also learned to keep a can of wasp spray handy to do battle with swarms of wasps, sometimes during the live broadcast.

Not much can keep Mark from calling a ballgame.  In 2002, the streak was threatened in his first full season broadcasting.  He recalls the first-round playoff game versus Neville where he called the game with full blown strep throat. “After I’d downed my fourth bottle of water just trying to keep my throat hydrated, I told my wife (Sara), ‘I don’t think I can finish this game.  If I can’t make it, you’re going to have to finish it for me.’”  Somehow, he managed to push through.  Then in 2020, he managed to muscle through another one with Covid.  “We had just had the overtime victory at Leesville.  You (Jake Chapman) were very sick with Covid a few days later, so you missed the Quarterfinal game versus Neville the following week.  I had to call that game by myself. Before the game began, I started feeling bad.  I tested positive for Covid the next day.”  Thankfully (?) Minden lost that game against Neville, or the streak may have ended there.

Not even the birth of his son, Connor, could keep him from missing a broadcast.  Mark and Sara were in the midst of the adoption process, so “it was very tense because Connor was due any day.” Connor was born on a Thursday, and Mark was in the booth Friday to call the game.  After having some complications after birth, Connor was placed in the NICU and then transferred to New Orleans.  Mark would spend Sunday through Thursday mornings in New Orleans, and then drive back to Minden in time to conduct his weekly pre-game interviews with coaches on Thursday afternoons.  Friday nights in the booth was where he felt some semblance of peace during that stressful time.  Saturday mornings he would load up and make the drive back to New Orleans.  Connor was eventually allowed to go home during that season.  But Mark let out a big, laughing sigh when he found out Minden’s first round playoff matchup that year would take them back to the Big Easy.

Over Mark’s twenty-four years in the booth, he’s called several memorable games featuring many names you now hear on national TV in the NFL.  He’s now calling a second generation of players featuring the kids of the “kids” he first started calling in 1999.  He’s endured (?) three color commentators over those years. Jeremy Chreene, his brother, supported Mark from 2002 to 2004.  Then in a flippant invite at the Pineland Jamboree broadcast in 2005, Dean Fields took up the offer to don the extra headset until 2009.  I came on board with Mark in 2010 and haven’t looked back.  We’ve been tag-team partners for fifteen years now. Mark’s dad, Rick, has been with him the longest keeping stats since 2004. 

Inevitably, he’ll receive a call or text message at the beginning of EVERY season from Minden fans, “Are y’all calling the games on the radio?”  He politely responds, “yes ma’am, we’ve been on the air over 60 years and don’t plan on stopping.”  It’s also inevitable that he’ll be interrupted in mid-broadcast by the local TV stations wanting team rosters. As frustrating as that is, Mark is glad they are there to cover the Crimson Tide and cooly obliges without letting on that anything had just occurred on air.

Mark is the consummate pro.  He gets his inspiration from two of the greats: Jim Hawthorne (former LSU broadcaster) and Brad Sham (Dallas Cowboys).  Mark comes from an era where it was a treat to watch LSU on TV as they were nationally televised only a couple times per year.  The same goes for his beloved Cowboys if they got bumped for Saints coverage.  “Back then, that was the only way to “watch” every game, was on the radio. I grew up listening to the best.”  The ultimate feather in Mark’s cap was in 2021 when Minden played at Leesville, and one of the press box hostesses said, “He sounds a lot like my uncle Jim.”  You could’ve knocked Mark over with a feather.  Her “Uncle Jim” is the great Jim Hawthorne.

Mark and Sara became the proud owners of the radio stations in October of 2013.  Mark is proud that radio still plays a big part of sports in Minden.  He’s especially grateful for the financial support Minden has given the stations over the years.  Broadcasting games isn’t a ministry, but Mark treats it as such. He feels it’s a part of Americana having a local radio station broadcasting local high school football.  As far as he knows, only Charlie Cavell (Byrd High School) has been calling ballgames longer locally.  Charlie just began his 27^th season calling play by play for the Yellow Jackets. Mark thinks Tony Taglavore has been broadcasting for Captain Shreve since about the mid-2000s. Then there’s Kyle Roberts in Ruston that has been broadcasting for the Bearkats since 2011.  The few that have been broadcasting locally have been doing it a long time.  Mark looks at his contemporaries as a sort of brotherhood. 

When folks ask how long he plans on calling ballgames, he doesn’t really have a timeline in place.  It’s quite possible he could broadcast for another 25 years if the Lord allows.  “The things I do, I enjoy doing them.  It’s not a strain on me. My calming time is those three hours in the box on Friday nights calling a game.  I might not be enjoying what I’m seeing on the field at the time. But just being there calling the game is just fun to me.” 

Mark, Minden is proud of you.  Here’s to another 250.

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Congratulations, NaKisha Taylor, Week Two winner of Webster Parish Journal’s Pick’em Contest. Taylor got all 10 of the games correct and tied with another player, so the tie breaker came into play. Here is Week 3’s Link, which will close at 4 p.m. Thursday, so be sure and play. https://form.jotform.com/232385564755163

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By Paige Gurgainers

With only five weeks remaining before the Witches Ride of Minden, the committee has announced their 2024 Grand Marshals – Laura Hollingsworth and Melissa Brown.  

“These southern ladies have deep roots in this community and possess the epitome of a servant’s heart and carry grace and charm,” said event organizer Sarah Overall. “They are both wives, mothers, grandmothers, and have been active leaders in this community for many years. When they aren’t giving their time to their families, they are both serving on different committees and boards.” 

Hollingsworth and Brown also share the title of “Woman of the Year,” and have been actively involved in the Minden St. Jude (MSJ) Auction since 1995. 

“We were assigned to work the phone bank by then City Judge, John C. Campbell, who was the active MSJ Chairman. This was to ‘work off’ our community service hours that were minor traffic infractions,” said Hollingsworth. “Melissa and I both showed up with our own house phones to plug in under the table, and we have been hooked ever since.” 

Hollingsworth and Brown now oversee and organize the auction with the help of many others. 

“I guess you could say we are still ‘partners in crime’, 30 years later, for the kids of St Jude,” Hollingsworth joked. “It has been our deepest joy, our humble privilege and our constant passion to be a part of this amazing community phenomenon.” 

The auction will be celebrating 50 years in February 2025.  

Parade goers will have the chance to see these two dressed in their best “witchy attire” on Thursday, October 24, leading the Pearls of Purpose and the rest of the Witches Ride participants down the brick street.  

“In a world where you can be anything, why not strive to have serving hearts like these two wonderful ladies,” said Overall. “We encourage this community to come out that evening to thank them and honor them for their service with a wave or two.” 

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Minden will receive sealed bids as follows:

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 2 p.m.

Bids will be accepted until the dates and times specified and will be publicly opened and read aloud at City of Minden City Hall Conference Room, 520 Broadway, Minden, Louisiana 71055. Please find bid-related documents and place electronic bids at http://www.BidExpress.com.

Bids received after the date and times of opening will not be considered. The City of Minden reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Please See Attached/Download below.

/s/ Melaney Langford

Director of Finance

/s/ Nick Cox

Mayor of Minden

9/4, 9/11, 9/18

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Three Minden Police Department members received special recognition during a recent awards ceremony honoring the KSLA12 First Alert, First Responder of the Year in the Ark-La-Tex.

MPD’s Synonda Howard was named Dispatcher of the Year for the region and Officer Ladarius Joseph received a nomination as School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.

Minden’s Chief of Police Jared McIver was one of four from the Ark-La-Tex to be nominated as Chief of the Year.

“We are very proud of Synonda in winning this award. This is something all of us who work with her know is very well deserved,” McIver said. “It was also an honor for me and for Ladarius to be nominated from among so many.”

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Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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