The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of September 6 through September 12. All civil suits are a matter of public record.

September 6

Pamala Joan Wesson vs. Raymond L. Carson, protective order.

Elroy Pay vs.Ace American Insurance Co., Hiland Dairy Foods Co., Brandon Jermaine Douglas, petition.

September 9

Gibsland Bank and Trust vs. Terry L. Jones, executory process.

Republic Finance LLC vs. David T. Ward, petition

Republic Finance LLC vs. Michelle Coleman, petition.

University of Louisiana through Louisiana Tech University vs. Joshua D. Williams, monies due.

Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Habacu Morales, monies due.

Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Joshua Bourbon, monies due.

Citibank vs. Carlton J. Brown, monies due.

Allen Allen vs. Dr. Vincent Lococo, Medical Review Panel.

Elizabeth Bell vs. Andrew J. Bell, protective order.

HSBC Bank vs. Clifford M. Wisely, monies due.

Regions Bank vs. Patrick Moore, Kimberly Moore, executory process.

September 10

Sarah A. Herron vs. Chad E. Herron, divorce.

Department of Corrections Credit Union vs. Lashunda Lynette Rogers, Judgment Executory & Garnishment.

Amanda Airin Davidson vs. Brendon William Benz, David Jeffus, Chris Stellar, petition.

September 11

Western Funding Incorporated vs. Natasha Thomas, Judgment Executory & Garnishment.

Gulfco of Louisiana vs. Reginald Sr., Judgment Executory & Garnishment.

Lacy Cunningham vs. Ryan Cunningham, protective order.

Bruce Neil Gray vs. Shelli Mellisa Green, divorce.

September 12

Ova Jean Taylor, succession over $125K

Stephen Charles Norton, succession over $125K.

Jennifer Wedgeworth Ocon vs. Anthony Clayton, divorce w/children.

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Andrew Belle, 37, 500 block Pine Forest Dr., Minden; arrested Sept. 10 by MPD on active warrant. Bond set $45,000.

Marlon T. Coleman, 48, 100 block 1st St. NW, Springhill; arrested Sept. 10 by Springhill PD for domestic abuse battery, possession of firearm by felon, possession of ammunition by convicted felon, possession of a firearm while in possession of CDS, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute.

Caleb Andrew McNeill, 33, 300 Horseshoe Loop, Doyline; arrested Sept. 11 by WPSO on warrant.

Dameionia Fashun Gilbert, 38, 600 block Chestnut St., Minden; arrested Sept. 12 by MPD for theft, prohibited acts (drug paraphernalia).

Chris Shipp, 47, 1000 block Ridgewood Cr., Minden; arrested Sept. 12 by MPD on warrant for domestic abuse battery with burning. Bond set at $125,000.

Dominick D. Gill, 33, 200 block Camp Rd., Minden; arrested Sept. 12 by MPD for possession CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, violating maximum speed limit.

Lajarves Donterria Bridges, 41, 2100 block Burson Rd., Heflin; arrested Sept. 12 by WPSO on warrants for simple burglary, access device fraud, theft. Total bond set $52,000.

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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Louis Harvey Nelson

Feb. 2, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, First Baptist Church West Chapel, Minden, La.

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

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Barbara Nell Valentine

August 16, 1936 – Sept. 4, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 1:30 p.m., Rose-Neath.

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Betty Madonna Horton Holloway

Sept. 19, 1942 – Sept. 8, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Private graveside service and burial at Welcome Cemetery, Taylor, Ark., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Betty Jean Frye

April 12, 1927 – Sept. 8, 2024

Springhill, La.

Visitation: 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, First Baptist Church, Springhill.

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

Burial: Springhill Cemetery, under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Margaret H. Thomas

June 2, 1944 – Sept. 8, 2024

Minden/Haynesville, La.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Burial: Whitehall Cemetery, Haynesville, La.

Joanna Strother

Feb. 23, 1940 – Sept. 5, 2024

Springhill, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Calvary Baptist Church, Springhill, La.

Burial: Spring Branch Cemetery, Taylor, Ark.

Arthur N. Monroe Jr.

March 14, 1948 – August 29, 2024

Minden, La.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, La.

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

With a couple apartment complexes in town falling behind and renters skipping out on their bills, the City of Springhill is contemplating reconstructing the system beginning with raising the water deposit rates. The council introduced a new ordinance at Monday’s September meeting. The ordinance is amending the water deposit rate, increasing it from $150 to $300 for renters.  

Currently all residents, commercial buildings and renters pay the same $150 meter deposit in the City of Springhill, but this ordinance is specifically for renters only.    

“I thought about this long and hard. It’s been on my mind a lot,” said District 4 Alderman Mike Whitlock. “I would like to see the deposit for renters to go up to double – to $300 dollars” 

Whitlock mentioned the $100K in write-offs the city has accumulated in the year and a half he has served on the council.

“That $100K the taxpayers are paying could fix some of these major emergencies we have had,” he continued. “I feel bad for the citizens of this town that are working hard every day to do this and our renters come in and jump ship all the time and leave this burden on us. It’s not right.” 

Whitlock also mentioned he was aware of some landlords that are having to file charges due to renters getting behind on payments and others who are allowing renters to get behind on water bills and then moving them to a different residence in another family member’s name.  

City Clerk Shelli Malone also stated there have been some complaints from landlords against raising the deposit rates due, making it harder to rent their properties, but she agrees the current $150 deposit “isn’t cutting it anymore.” 

According to Malone the cutoff list is established on the 20^th of every month.  

While on the topic of the apartment buildings being behind on payments, she said, “We aren’t playing with them anymore. I have told them ‘If you don’t have the money in here by this day, then your water is going to be cut off.’ It’s not fair to the people living there because they are paying the rent, and they are going to be the ones to suffer for it.” 

The ordinance will be voted on at the October meeting and if it passes, the new water deposit rate will increase to $300 specifically for renters, effective Nov. 1.

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Congratulations to Bridget Bridges shown in this photo with her son, Brant and Title Sponsor Claudine Thomas, Under Dawg’s owner (far right). Bridget is the winner of $100 as Webster Parish Journal’s Week One winner of the Pick’em Contest.

Today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. the link will close for this week’s 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. YOU MUST BE 18 TO PLAY!

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: https://form.jotform.com/232385564755163

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By Marilyn Miller

Close to 100 people packed into the Dorcheat Historical Museum on Monday, Sept. 9 for the Annual Fundraiser Gala.

“This was our most important event of the year,” said Jessica Stewart Gorman, executive director. “All proceeds support the operation of the museum in the coming year.”

Mrs. Gorman extended thanks to everyone who helped make the gala possible.

The night featured a live cake auction conducted by the “Campbell boys” – Dr. Richard Campbell and Tracey Campbell. Donated cakes, cookies, and other desserts were on the auction block throughout the evening, and nobody “caught a break!” At least not from the Campbell duo. The highest bid of the evening, over $500, went for a chocolate cake donated from Geaux Fresh.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres featured recipes taken from Museum cookbooks, prepared and served by Jodie Martin, owner of Geaux Fresh Bistro in downtown Minden.

In addition to the auction and donations, two baskets containing gift cards, caps, shirts and more were raffled off.

Altogether, the evening raised nearly half of the Museum’s annual budget of $47,000 for the upcoming year.

“Thank you to everyone who helped make the gala a success,” said Mrs. Gorman, “And thank you to everyone who attended and/or sent donations! It was a great night. With your help, we were able to raise over $22,000. We thank you so much for your support.”

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Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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By Marilyn Miller

The First Baptist Church Teentone Choir Reunion, celebrating the 30 years that the chorale group existed, is just two weeks away. The deadline is drawing near for those who plan to attend the Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 28-29 event.

“If you know of friends who are not on social media, but you know they are coming, you can fill out a form for them,” said chairman Cindy Ritchie Walker. “Just verify their plans and submit the form for them, please!  This will help us to have an accurate count for our meal preparations.”

“We have had several reunions throughout the years,” Cindy, who was a member of the choir during the late sixties and early seventies, recalled. However, this get-together will be special in that it will be a part of “Legacy Sunday,” a celebration of the 180^th anniversary of the church.

The Teentone Choir was an active part of Minden’s First Baptist Church and community from 1956 until 1986, during which time the youth singers presented concerts, participated in Sunday services, competed at Christian music rallies, recorded a long-playing album of Christian music, and made a missionary trip to Brazil.

Saturday will begin with lunch and rehearsal in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then, from two until five p.m., there will be an Open House at 1201 Broadway sponsored by the MHS Class of ’69 (to which all former Teentoners are invited). The historic home is owned by Liz Richardson Custer, daughter of the late Dr. Milton Richardson. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the “Minden Belle” will take place Saturday.

The Teentone Choir has been invited to practice with the Legacy Choir from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This will be followed by a Catfish Supper in the FLC gymnasium.

On Sunday morning at 9, the Teentoners are asked to meet in the choir loft of the Sanctuary to begin a day of special music for the church and community.

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By Jessica Gorman

On the grounds of Camp Minden, are nine cemeteries. These cemeteries are a lasting reminder of the people who once called this part of Webster and Bossier Parishes home. Being located on government property has afforded them a higher level of care and protection than many, if not most, of our local cemeteries. Still, the identities of many of those buried here are unknown. Some of these burials are indicated by generic markers provided by the federal government upon construction of the Louisiana Ordnance Plant. A video documenting construction of the plant indicates that at least some of these graves were relocated from their original locations. This video can be viewed on the museum’s YouTube channel.

Of these nine cemeteries, the graves at Jim Davis, Keene, Knottingham, and Walker are marked only by generic markers. Knottingham Cemetery is named for the Nottingham community that existed in this area until construction of the plant. Walker Cemetery is named for the Walker family that lived nearby, but it is not known if the graves located in this cemetery belong to members of this family. The remaining cemeteries contain both known and unknown burials.

Allentown Cemetery is actually located in Bossier Parish. It is named for the once-booming sawmill town of Allentown. The only known burial is that of 4-month old Rossie Lee Winbush who died in 1899.

Crowe Cemetery contains forty-six graves. The earliest of these being the grave of one-year old Rufus B. Walker who died in 1845. Burials in this cemetery continued even after construction of the plant. The most recent burial was that of William Walter Walker in 1957. This cemetery appears in the previously mentioned video and appears to contain graves that were relocated. There are some indications this cemetery may have been the Gum Springs community cemetery.

Raine Cemetery contains fourteen generic markers. Known burials include three members of the Jackson family, Tom, Mary, and Ruby Maude, who all died between May 1893 and November 1894. The two remaining graves are those of Maud Kampen who died in 1893 and Pearl Raines who died in 1897.

Richardson Cemetery contains forty-eight known burials and is the final resting place for members of the Sanders Richardson family and others. The earliest known burial is that of Mary Hendricks Richardson in 1878. Burials in this cemetery also continued after construction of the ordnance plant. The most recent being that of Janie Gray in 1974.

Vanorsdel Cemetery contains twelve generic markers as well as one marker indicating the burial of Gronison V. Vandorsdel in 1918 and his wife Clara Jackson Vanorsdel in 1917. Others believed to be buried here include E.H. Fuller, Mariah Vanorsdel Harris, Candy Vanorsdel, William Vanordel, and two unidentified Vanorsdale children.  These Vanorsdels (or Van Arsdales) are the descendents of William Vanorsdale, plantation owner, and an unknown slave. William Vanorsdel is buried in Camp Zion Cemetery in Bossier Parish.

This has been just a short summary of the cemeteries located on the grounds of Camp Minden and cared for by the federal government. These nine cemeteries are a valuable resource for historians and genealogists alike as they document the existence of the residents and communities of that area.

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

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By Marilyn Miller

The skies will be sunny, and no rain is expected this coming Saturday. But rest assured that the 16^th Annual Vintage Car Club Show in downtown Minden will be “hot rod hot!” The show is free to the public and will have activities for people of all ages.

Free on-site registration for the Sept. 14 event will begin at 7 a.m. and will continue until judging starts promptly at 11 a.m. in first, second and third places for entrants in at least half-a-dozen categories. Special trophies will be awarded to the Oldest Car Entrant, Youngest Car Entrant, Farthest Traveled, Best of Show, and People’s Choice, which the crowd will select.

The trophy presentation will begin at 2 p.m. near the fountain. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. expect to see everything from Corvettes and Mustangs to tractors, jeeps and rat-rods. Everything from domestic cars to foreign imports will be vying for trophies.

“Restoring the Community One Vehicle at a Time” is the motto of the Vintage Car Club of Minden, a family-oriented, non-profit organization that participates in area parades and car shows. The club awards scholarships to deserving seniors, sponsors several sports organizations, and provides assistance to those in need.

In addition to many sponsors, the show is coordinated by Minden Main Street and Visit Webster.

For more information, contact Larry Gipson at 318-347-9558, Antionette Quarles at 318-707-5362, or Melvin Williams at 318-453-5413.

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By Paige Gurgainers

The Little Warriors went up against Rayville’s Riverfield Academy on Monday, Sept. 9 in their second home game. 

The third and fourth graders almost pulled their first win of the season, but came up one point shy, losing to the Raiders, 16-15.

The fifth and sixth grade boys put up a strong fight with Grant Moore and Brandon Jackson scoring long touchdowns. Tripp Glass and Jase David both had a chance to showcase their skills at the linebacker position with Gray Williams remaining unblockable on the defensive line. The Little Warriors moved the game into overtime, but ultimately lost by a touchdown, 20-14.

Although they fell a little bit short head coach Andrew Simmons is proud of the improvements he is seeing on the young team. 

He said, “The offensive line as a whole blocked really good and the secondary stepped up when it mattered.”

For their next game the Little Warriors will be traveling to Monroe going up against Jesus the Good Shepherd (JGS) Catholic School. Kick-off will be at 5:30 on Monday, Sept. 16.

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Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Summer Quarter 2024 President’s and Dean’s honor lists.

Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president’s honor list. That distinction signifies achievement of at least a 3.8 academic grade point average on a minimum of nine semester hours completed (100-level or higher), with no grade lower than a B.

Webster Parish:

• Doyline: Hayden A. Engel*, Chase Hunter Sadler
• Minden: Jazmin Marie Abreu*, Emma Earnhardt, Molly Fowler, Emma Claire Pitman*, Cristalyn Nicole Quinn, Grace White
• Springhill: Angela Michelle Reynolds*

To be eligible for the dean’s honor lists, a student is required to earn at least a 3.5 academic grade point average with no grade lower than a C on a minimum of nine semester hours completed (100-level or higher).

Courses yielding satisfactory/failure grades and courses audited do not count toward eligibility for either recognition. Only undergraduates with no incomplete grades are eligible to make either list.

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Serves: 6-8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Every Louisiana native knows about red beans and rice, but did you know this dish is an excellent source of fiber, iron, and potassium? While most locals grew up enjoying this dish with andouille sausage, this low-sodium vegetarian-style red beans and rice recipe is a great option for folks with high blood pressure who are craving a Southern comfort meal. If you don’t want to miss that smokey andouille flavor, try adding a dash of liquid smoke to the pot. Serve with brown rice and a side of smothered greens for a nutritious meal that will taste even better the next day. Use the recipe below or follow along as former LSU AgCenter nutrition & community health agent Natasha Johnson prepares this flavorful vegetarian red beans and rice. For more information about healthy eating and active living, contact your local LSU AgCenter nutrition & community health agent.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dry red beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped OR 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped OR 3 teaspoons dried parsley
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon no-salt Creole seasoning
• 2 quarts water
• Dash of liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Put the dry beans in a large bowl and remove any bad beans, stones, or other debris. Rinse thoroughly. Cover them with water 2 inches above the beans. Let the beans soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
2. In a 5-quart pot, add the vegetable oil. Sauté onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic for about 5 minutes.
3. Add red beans, parsley, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, black pepper, no-salt Creole seasoning and water. If desired, add liquid smoke. Do not add salt. Stir well.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2-2 hours. If necessary, add more water as it cooks.
5. Once the beans are tender, add salt and remove the bay leaves. Mash some of the beans on the side of the pot with a fork and stir in the mashed beans. This will create a thick consistency.
6. Serve over brown rice.                                                                                                                          (Shakera Williams, M.P.H. is Assistant Nutrition Extension Agent- FCS for Webster/Claiborne parishes. Contact her at (318) 371-1371.)

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

September 14

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

Springhill PRCA 2nd Annual Championship Brisket & Rib Cook-off. Springhill Rodeo Arena. Turn information all meat is Saturday, September 14 at 12 p.m.

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

7 p.m. Gospel Night at Piney Woods Jamboree, CAC in Springhill.

September 17

6 p.m. Webster Women of Courage, Minden Civic Center.

September 19-21

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

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 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.

October 6-12

National 4-H Week

October 12

Springhill Lumberjack Festival, lumberjackfestival.net .

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WEBSTER PARISH DISTRICT COURT DOCKET – Courtroom A

Defendant, Docket No., A = Courtroom A, B=Courtroom B  Status, Arresting agency, attorneys and judge.

The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, September 13:

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 For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kevin Berg

Charles Smith

OC 8/9

BAKER, ANDERSON L.

98940A-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940A-CT.2 Conspiracy Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Felicia Hamilton

Charles Smith

BDCC To be transported to Court Trial 12/16 Codef: D. Reed

BESHEA, PATRICK DANE

98694 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98694 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

A For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Holland Miciotto

Charles Smith

Atty waived def presence on 8/23

COOK, LARRY

99180 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD

Kevin Berg

Charles Smith

OC 8/23 Incoming felony charges with BRD on 9/30

DAVIS, JIMI R.

99135 Violation Of Leash Law

A Arraignment Summons

WEBSTER, MISD

No Judge Assigned

DINKINS, CODY LANE

99159 Ct. 1 Unlawful Operation Of An Off-Road Vehicle

99159 Ct. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Summons WLF

WEBSTER, MISD

No Judge Assigned

HAYDEN, STEVEN

98179 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Trial WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Charles Jacobs

Charles Smith

OC 8/23 Officers: H. Boucher, R. Mitchell

HILL, MALIK OLAJAJAUAN

93622 Aggravated Second Degree Battery

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Jacqueline Scott

Charles Smith

Officer: Y. Johnson

LINDSEY, III, BOBBY WAYNE

99176 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99176 CT. 2 Speeding 11-15 MPH

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

OC 8/23

MALONE, CHRISTOPHER

98150 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Philip Adams

Charles Smith

Def filed MTC from 8/23 to 9/13 Trial 12/16 Codef: R. Ward

MALONE, CHRISTOPHER

98150 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Ruling by Judge WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Philip Adams

Charles Smith

Def filed MTC from 8/23 to 9/13 On Defense Motion to Quash the La.R.S. 14:95(E) Charge Codef: R. Ward

MALONE, CHRISTOPHER

98150 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Motion To Suppress By Defense WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Philip Adams

Charles Smith

Def filed MTC from 8/23 to 9/13 Defense Motion to Suppress Codef: R. Ward

MALONE, CHRISTOPHER

98150 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Preliminary Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Philip Adams

Charles Smith

Def filed MTC from 8/23 to 9/13 Defense Motion for PE Codef: R. Ward

MALONE, CHRISTOPHER

98150 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

A Motion Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Philip Adams

Charles Smith

Def filed MTC from 8/23 to 9/13 Defense Motion for Bill of Particulars Codef: R. Ward

MILLER, RUSSELL GLEN

97582 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Bond Return MPD

McCullough, Melanie

Mary Jackson

Parker Self

Bond appearance for FTA Fine/Cost Review issued 3/22/24 Fine/Cost Review Hearing 9/27

MOORE, GISELLE MONIQUE

98923 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98923 CT. 2 Blocking Of Private Driveways, Highways And/Or Department Rights Of Way

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

OC 8/23

RASCO, DOMONIC MARKELL

98549 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

A Fine & Cost Review Hearing LSP

McCullough, Melanie

F. Gipson

Charles Smith

OC 5/24

ROGERS, CODY

99039 Flight From An Officer

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

BDCC OC 8/5

RUSHING, HARLI GAYLE

99215 Theft Under $1,000

A Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

WPJ FFD 10/4

RUSHING, HARLI GAYLE

99215A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment WPSD

Holland, Hugo

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

WPJ TRIAL 10/4

SUKEY, BRANDON MICHAEL

99189 Telephone Harassment

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

No Judge Assigned

THOMAS, NATHAN LETRELL

98866 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98866 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98866 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A For Further Disposition LSP

Traffic, Webster

Kevin Berg PDO

Charles Smith

OC 7/12

WALKER, ZACHARIAHE JERMON

98921 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98921 CT, 2 Failure to Use Safety Belt

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

OC 7/12

WARE, LACY MCCOWEN

98698 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

A Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

WPJ OC 9/9 To be transported to Court Trial 12/16

WARE, LACY MCCOWEN

98018 Simple Burglary

A Probation Violation Hearing MPD

Holland, Hugo

Mary Ellen Halterman

Charles Smith

WPJ OC 9/9 To be transported to Court Officer: A. Herring

WILLIS, GREGORY CARTEZ

99126 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

99126 CT. 2 Operating A Vehicle While Under Suspension For Certain Prior

99126 CT. 3 Speeding 25 & OVER

99126 CT. 4 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

No Judge Assigned

Passed in open court on 8/23, def had covid

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WEBSTER PARISH DISTRICT COURT DOCKET – Courtroom B

Defendant, Docket No., A = Courtroom A, B=Courtroom B  Status, Arresting agency, attorneys and judge.

The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, Sept. 13:

ARCENEAUX, JENAYA LEEANN

98703 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

98703 Ct. 2 Disturbing The Peace

98703 Ct. 3 Battery of a Police Officer

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19

ARY, ANGELENE

98821 C. 1 Disturbing The Peace

98821 Ct. 2 Resisting An Officer

B Trial WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo

Represent Self

Mike Nerren

*Notice sent

Jeremy Bergren

Christopher Madonna

BASS, III, ROBERT EARL

98864 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98864 CT. 2

Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98864 CT. 3 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

B For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Eric Johnson

Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19

GRIFFITH, WESLEY B.

98868-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98868-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*BRD 9/13 Trial 12/16

MATHEWS, JASON DARYL

98722 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98722 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98722 CT. 3 Window Tint

B Remand LSP

Yocom, Jimbo

Katherine Gilmer

Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19

Coltan Haynes

Cadyn OConner

John Wynn

MILLER, DOROTHY

98951Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition CVPD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19

MOORE, DANA MICHELLE

99209 Ct. 1 Misdemeanor Access Device Fraud

99209 Ct. 2 Theft Under $1,000

B Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*WPJ

FFD 9/27

MORGAN, ZI’KEDRICK

99208 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

99208 Battery of a Dating Partner

B Arraignment MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*BDCC

FFD 9/27

REYNOLDS, TRAVIS LYNN

98738-CT.1 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or Controlled Dangerous Substance

98738-CT.2 Simple Burglary

B Status Hearing WLF

Yocom, Jimbo

Kevin Berg

Mike Nerren

*BDCC Arraign on amended bill. Trial 12/16

ROBINSON, SHARON DEANN

99019 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

99019 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle B For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD

Ronald Miciotto

Mike Nerren

*APPEARANCE WAS WAIVED ON 7/12

STOUTE, JARROD J

99173 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99173 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*BDCC/ OC 8/23

THORNTON, LASHONDA

98913 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19 Trial 12/16

WHITE, ROBERT WAYNE

98741 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98741 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie

Richard Woolbert

Mike Nerren

*OC 7/19

WILLIAMS, MICHAEL D.

98737 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile Under Thirteen

B Status Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo

Aaron Lawrence

Mike Nerren

*BDCC Trial 12/16

WILSON, JAQUADRIC L

98784 Violation Of Protective Order

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie

Larrion Hillman

Mike Nerren

*BDCC OC 7/29

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court Friday, Sept. 13:

BOYKIN, ALLISON BLAIRE

T096624 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*Crash

BURROWS, JEFFERY LEWIS

T096724 Passing On Shoulder

AT Arraignment LSP

*Horrible Attitude

CARR, CEDRICK DORALL

T069323 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

T069323A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT Arraignment WPSD

*BDCC

Has incoming felony charges

CRUSE, BRENDI SHAYE

T096224 Improper Use Of License Plate

T096224A Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

AT Arraignment WPSD

EDWARDS, DALLAS MAJOR

T091824 General Speed Law

AT Arraignment LSP

*Notice hand delivered 9/9

RCBW if present

EDWARDS, DALLAS MAJOR

T035924 Fail to Report Accident

AT Arraignment WPSD

*Notice hand delivered 9/9

RCBW if present

FRUGE, MARY A

T011723 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment WPSD

*BDCC

GILMORE, SHANNON

T096324 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment WPSD

*56/35

JONES, HAYDEN WESLEY

T066723 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment WPSD

*OC 7/12

MILLER, KIMBERLY A

T041722 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T041722A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT For Further Disposition LSP

*OC 7/19 Crash

MOORE, SHAKALYN LATANYA

T096824 General Speed Law

AT Arraignment LSP

*Crash

MORGAN, JAMES R

T096424 Speeding 16-24 MPH

AT Arraignment WPSD

*76/55

ROBINSON, LATEDRICK KENDRELL

T096924 Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

RUSHING, HARLI GAYLE

T050524 Improper Child Restraint

T050524A Failure to Use Safety Belt

T050524B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*BDCC

Has incoming felony charges

THOMAS, ALISON C

T095424 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T095424A Improper Child Restraint

T095424B Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 9/6

WISEMAN, MARTIN ANTHONY

T096524 No Insurance

T096524A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

T096524B Switched License Plates

AT Arraignment WPSD

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Louis Harvey Nelson

Feb. 2, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, First Baptist Church West Chapel, Minden, La.

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

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Barbara Nell Valentine

August 16, 1936 – Sept. 4, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 1:30 p.m., Rose-Neath.

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Betty Madonna Horton Holloway

Sept. 19, 1942 – Sept. 8, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Private graveside service and burial at Welcome Cemetery, Taylor, Ark., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Betty Jean Frye

April 12, 1927 – Sept. 8, 2024

Springhill, La.

Visitation: 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, First Baptist Church, Springhill.

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

Burial: Springhill Cemetery, under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Margaret H. Thomas

June 2, 1944 – Sept. 8, 2024

Minden/Haynesville, La.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Burial: Whitehall Cemetery, Haynesville, La.

Ronald Lennard

August 26, 1946 – Sept. 8, 2024

Shongaloo, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday Sept. 13, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Burial: Old Shongaloo Cemetery, Shongaloo, La.

Joanna Strother

Feb. 23, 1940 – Sept. 5, 2024

Springhill, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Calvary Baptist Church, Springhill, La.

Burial: Spring Branch Cemetery, Taylor, Ark.

Arthur N. Monroe Jr.

March 14, 1948 – August 29, 2024

Minden, La.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, La.

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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According to weather.com, Francine is forecast to gain some strength before it makes landfall as a hurricane somewhere along the Louisiana coast later Wednesday, with impacts arriving well in advance. As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center forecasts Francine to be at Category 1 wind intensity at landfall.

Dry air has been a limiting factor for strengthening since Monday night, but Francine is forecast to make renewed run of intensification into Wednesday. Once Francine reaches the Gulf Coast, it will also face increasing wind shear that may cap off its intensity near landfall.

After landfall, the system will spread rainfall through parts of the South to as far north as the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys late this week.

Bands of heavy rain will lash parts of the coast from Louisiana and Mississippi to southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle through Friday morning.

Rainfall totals from Francine could reach 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts to 12 inches. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama, are among the cities where flood watches have been issued for this heavy rain threat.

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By Paige Gurgainers

There is now a place for the Minden community to dispose of worn and torn American flags and it can be found in Mrs. Cindy Madden’s yard, directly across from Victory Park.  

Madden proudly serves as the Chapter Regent for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and has now established the first “Big Free Library.”  

“I thought there was a need in Minden that we needed to build. I wanted an easy place to get to where they could dispose of American flags,” said Madden. “The only place that I felt like I could do it in Minden without someone telling me that I couldn’t put a constitution in there would be in my yard.” 

Not only will this location serve as a place to dispose of old flags, but it will simultaneously serve as a free library where residents can voluntarily donate and take reading materials, as well.  

Mayor Nick Cox read a proclamation dedicating the DAR Big Free Library to the community “with the purpose of promoting patriotism, literacy and community involvement” before representatives from the City of Minden, Lion’s Club, VFW, VFW Auxiliary Post and state-wide officials cut the ribbon.  

Following the official ribbon cutting ceremony, Central Elementary Principal Daniel Lee placed the first American flag that was recently retired from the school.  

Upon wrapping things up, the large group of attendees observed National Flag Waving Day to show unity and pride in their country and in remembrance of September 11. Madden also announced that the DAR Chapter will have a display placed at the Webster Parish Library – Minden Branch for Constitution week, observed on Sept. 17 – 26.  

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By Marilyn Miller

Decades ago, on a particular Spring day, the Minden High School and Springhill High School track fields would be crowded with the smiling faces of special needs athletes, along with good-hearted volunteers and coaches of all ages. This was a day of dreams and dread, a day of being the fastest, jumping the highest, throwing the furthest…or falling the hardest.

This was a day branded as the SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES. And the Olympians were very special people indeed.

Today, like a whisper, those two Special Olympics days in Webster Parish have disappeared. They just “aren’t” anymore. The Special Olympics Louisiana (SOLA) continues to thrive. But the coordinators, the coaches, the volunteers in Webster Parish who make the games possible have gone on to other things.

When Mirenda Canady and her 17-year-old daughter, Carla Macoy Canady, moved from Dallas to Springhill a little over a year ago, Carla missed her involvement in Special Olympics. Sure, unlike in Dallas, with its big schools, Carla could now be a part of the school dance line. She could sing in the choir at church. She was happy. But there was no Special Olympics.

“I remember at our first IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting at North Webster High School, when they mapped out what Carla needed to be more successful, I mentioned the Special Olympics. I told them I’d be willing to join. And nobody said anything,” Mirenda recalled.

So, she got busy. She contacted SOLA and joined up! She opened a Facebook page, which starts with “Welcome to the Facebook page of Special Olympics Louisiana North Webster Parish! We’re dedicated to providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.” https://specialolympicsla.org/

Mirenda spent this summer visiting and addressing the mayor and councils of Springhill and Cullen, making contacts at the library, and posting flyers throughout town. “People know me now…what I’m doing…people are more aware.”

At the same time, a total of 91 people scanned the E-Business Card, “but nobody signed up or called.” More than 50 people have “friended” the Facebook page, but no activity has come from it.

Mirenda wants the North Webster Special Olympics to be community based, because Carla loves “community.” At the same time, Mirenda wants her daughter to experience a more “inclusive” environment at school.  “Sports can make friends out of the worst enemies,” she laughed. “I don’t think that’s the case at all, but athletes partnering with the general population and the special education population, I think will create a more inclusive environment at the school. Sports unites!”

“After the first IEP team showed no enthusiasm at all, I just said to myself, I don’t want to take on that challenge…but eight months later, when Carla asked for it…Yes, Carla was the driving-force behind the Special Olympics this second time. I mentioned it the first time, but she mentioned it the second time. She said she wanted Special Olympics.”

And that’s what Mirenda wants to give her daughter and all special needs people in north Webster Parish. But first, people need to contact her to let her know they are interested. They can do that by phoning 318-578-7932.

Earlier, Mirenda was asked where she was with making her daughter’s dream come true. “Right now, I’m literally nowhere,” she answered.

All she needs in order to change that answer is a few dozen phone calls. Okay, maybe four dozen phone calls. That number is 318-578-7932. Or follow Special Olympics Louisiana at https://specialolympicsla.org/

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Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall  amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

* Information provided by National Weather Service.

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