The following persons are scheduled to appear in front of a 26th Judicial District Court Petit Jury Monday, November 18:

Judge Craig Final Petit Jury Docket

FIELDING, BRIAN EVERETT

98394-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98394-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

Co defs L. Rabb, D. Allums

PJA Jury Trial MPD

MOORE, DEANDRE LEE

98330 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

PJA Jury Trial MPD

Judge Stahl Final Petit Jury Docket

BROWN, EMMANUEL JAMES

98324A Second Degree Robbery

Defense MTC filed Co-Def: S. Davis, T. Britt

PJC Jury Trial MPD

BUTCHER – CREECH, AMBER NICOLE

98389 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

PJC Jury Trial SPRING

STRIPLIN, CHARLES D.

98855 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

PJC Jury Trial WPSD

WILLIS, CRYSTAL MARIE

98810 Aggravated Battery

PJC Jury Trial MPD

WORTHAM, JAYLON JEROD

99013 Simple Burglary

PJC Jury Trial SPRING

WRIGHT, AARON DEMON

97764 CT 1 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

PJC Jury Trial MPD

97764 CT 2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

Please make forfeiture of Taurus 9mm part of any plea/sentencing.

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Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

* Information provided by the National Weather Service

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of November 12 through 14:

November 12

Lana Ellen Oglee, interdiction.

Jean Parmer Shaw, succession over $125K

Carter Federal Credit Union vs. Slack Properties LLC, executory process.

b1 Bank vs. Linda Womack, Lyda Gale Myers Womack, executory process.

b1 Bank vs. Summer Haley, executory process.

Rocket Mortgage LLC, Quicken Loans vs. Frankie Darlene Moss Thompson, Cathy LeJeune Moss, executory process.

November 13

Misty Michelle Moreno Swilley, succession under $125K.

Webster Parish Sales and Use Tax Commission vs. Gwendolyn Greene, dba Peaches Porch, petition.

Troy Capital LLC vs.India Nicole Andrews, monies due.

Monica Davis, Shirley Anderson, Eddie Anderson vs. Gerrod B. Wimberly Jr., Ivery Smith, petition.

Tommy Lee Milliner, succession over $125K.

November 14

Bertha Harris, succession over $125K.

Clyde Carter, succession under $125K.

PMB Rentals LLC vs. Toni Hartz, petition.

Consumer Portfolio Services INC. vs. Jacob Boyce, monies due.

21st Mortgage Corp., vs. rusty Lee Anglin, Amada Anglin, executory process.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court on Monday, November 18:

Courtroom A

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

Co defs L. Rabb, B. Fielding

A Status Hearing MPD

COURTNEY, JR, TROY L. NORTON

99336B Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

A Arraignment SPRING

EASON, SR, REGGIE WAYNE

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

A Status Hearing MPD

HUDSON, CORY K.

99025-CT.1 Simple Escape

99025-CT.2 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

A Status Hearing WPSD

KELLEY, GINGER L.

98846 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

KEY, TARIQ M.

98291 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

A Status Hearing DIPD

MILES, KENNY DEWAYNE

98779 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

A Status Hearing MPD

MOORE, DEANDRE LEE

98330 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

A Status Hearing MPD

MOORE, KENYASKEY WILLIAMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Status Hearing MPD

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

Co def B. Fielding, D. Allums

A Status Hearing MPD

SNEED, TAMMIE

99338 Obstruction Of Justice

A Arraignment SPRING

Courtroom B

ALLEN, CHARLES THOMAS

98467 CT 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 4 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Status Hearing SPRING

ALLEN, LAEVERETTICA QUEVETTE

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

98967 CT 2 Public Bribery

Co-Def: D. Hendun

B Status Hearing WPSD

Make sure forfeiture of 2005 Chevy Tahoe is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BELL, SOMER JO

99211 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99211 CT. 2 Resisting An Officer

99211 CT. 3 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

99211 CT. 4 Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

99211 CT. 5 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

B For Further Disposition LSP

BERRY, WILLIAM GABRIEL

98869 Cruelty To Juveniles

Co-Def: H. White

B Status Hearing SPRING

BRITT, TERRA DARLENE

98324 Second Degree Robbery

Co-Def: S. Davis, E. Brown

B Status Hearing MPD

BURDETTE, JA’QUEZ DEONTAE

98186A Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

B Status Hearing MPD

DAVIS, SARA ELIZABETH

98323 Second Degree Robbery

Co-Def: T. Britt, E. Brown

B Status Hearing MPD

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

98327 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing SPRING

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

98526 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

B Status Hearing CPD

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

T061024 Speeding 16-24 MPH

B For Further Disposition WPSD

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

T060123 Speeding 16-24 MPH

B For Further Disposition WPSD

HENDON, DESHUN R.

98200 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

B Status Hearing MPD

HENDON, DESHUN R.

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

98967 CT 2 Public Bribery

Co-Def: L. Allen

B Status Hearing WPSD

HENDON, DESHUN R.

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

98967 CT 2 Public Bribery

pro se Motion to Reduce Bond Total Bond: $35,000.00

Co-Def: L. Allen

B Bond Reduction Hearing WPSD

HOLYFIELD, JAMONTAE D.

98186C-CT.1 Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

98186C-CT.2 Second Degree Kidnapping

B Status Hearing MPD

LARY, RANDALL GENE

98287 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

B Status Hearing WPSD

MARTINEZ-ZAYAS, LISSETTE

98955 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

Co-Def: E. Toledo-Collazo

B Status Hearing LSP

MITCHELL, JERMICHAEL DELYNNTRAE

98795 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or

Controlled Dangerous Substance

Please make forfeiture of firearms part of any plea/sentence agreement.

B Status Hearing MPD

POLK, COREY LAMONT

99012 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

B Status Hearing LSP

SIMS, BRIAN LESTER

99079 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

B Status Hearing MPD

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)

Co-Def: A. Rosypal (Ct 1)

B Status Hearing WPSD

THORNTON, JR., RUSH LAMAR

97908 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

97908A Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

B Status Hearing MPD

TILLMAN, PATRICK DEWAYNE

98916 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

B Status Hearing WPSD

TOLEDO-COLLAZO, ERNESTO LUIS

98955 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

Interpreter to be present OC 10/14

Co-Def: L. Martinez-Zayas

B Status Hearing LSP

TOMS, STEVEN CHARLES

98926 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

B Status Hearing WPSD

WARREN, JNAI J.

98995 CT 1 Simple Burglary

98995 CT 2 Simple Burglary

B Status Hearing CVPD

Yocom, Jimbo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

WILLIS, CORTORIA UNIQUE

T059923 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T059923A Switched License Plates

B For Further Disposition LSP

WILLIS, CORTORIA UNIQUE

97893 B Status Hearing WPSD

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

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.

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

B Status Hearing MPD

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

Beginning November 14

Holiday Trail of Lights Display

November 16

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry Monthly Distribution.

November 26

6 p.m.  Minden Civic Center. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Fshionetta.

November 30

Breakfast with Santa at the Partea Room

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mistletoe Market, Springhill, La.

5 until 7 p.m. Springhill Lighted Christmas Parade.

December 6

6 p.m. Minden Medical Center Rehab Reindeer Run. Registration online – runsignup.com/Race/LA/Minden/RehabReindeerRun, forms available MMC Rehab, 1120 Homer Rd or MMC Business Office, 346 Homer Rd.

December 13

5:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 until 9 p.m. Holiday Trail of Lights Hayride and Historic Tour

6 p.m. Reindeer Run

December 14

9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Christmas Brunch at Geaux Fresh Bistro and Bakery

Noon until 3 p.m. pics with Santa and kids activities at Dorcheat Museum.

5 p.m. Minden Christmas Festival and Parade

7 p.m. Fireworks

December 15

1 until 6 p.m. Christmas Tour of Homes

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Chase Loyd Slack, 40, Kings Corner, Sarepta; arrested Nov. 13 by WPSO on outstanding warrants, as fugitive from Titus County (TX) SO. Bond set at $15,000.

Johnny Lee Andrews, Jr., 40, 1900 block Magnolia Hwy., Magnolia, AR; arrested Nov. 13 by Springhill PD on fugitive warrant from Arkansas probation and parole.

Kedrick DeJon Golden, 23, 1200 block Long Branch, Lancaster, TX; arrested Nov. 13 by MPD on fugitive warrant from Denton County, TX.

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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Fred Harding Berry

June 5, 1935 – November 11, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: Noon, Friday, November 15, 2024, First Methodist Church, Minden.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Mark Scott Calhoun

February 9, 1967 – November 13, 2024

Minden, La.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, Gardens of Memory, Minden, La.

Leocadio “Leo” Torres

June 28, 1938 – November 12, 2024

Plain Dealing/Springhill/Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 14, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, La.

Burial: Springhill Cemetery, Springhill, La.

Charles Melvin Wynne Jr.

September 29, 1964 – November 10, 2024

Springhill, La.

Plans through Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Belinda Ruth Jones

April 27, 1953 – October 25, 2024

Haynesville/Homer, La.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024, Ruple Baptist Church, Haynesville, La., under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer, La.

Iva Dolores June Dunn

June 9, 1940 – November 8, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, Old Sarepta Missionary Baptist Church, Sarepta.

Burial: Old Sarepta Cemetery.

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 Marilyn Miller

Tackling problems caused by young people at a “trailer park” and the governing of “uninhabitable” and unsightly residences and businesses were two major items on the agenda when the Dixie Inn Town Council met Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Town Hall.

Young people and some adults have caused “problem after problem,” according to two citizens whose private property adjoins the park where they reside. The problems range from trespassing and damage to property to trashing the area and damaging mailboxes.

“I’ve seen drug deals while sitting on my front porch,” alderman Nell Finlay told the council and audience, “My fences are torn down.”

One private citizen stressed that “it’s the adults, too. They come from Rascoe’s through my yard. And when I say something to them, they just say, ‘Oh, is this your property?’” Another member of the audience offered that “The biggest thing is bullying.”

“My autistic child came in crying the other day.” He was being physically accosted by older children in the park.

Dixie Inn Police Chief Jeffrey McNeill assured the board that he was addressing the problems, one answer being the placement of cameras in the area in the near future. “I have addressed this situation…but I can’t say more at this time. Just know that it is being worked on…”

The Board voted unanimously to “move forward on amending Ordinance #90,” which addresses the enforcement and clean-up of private properties that are not habitable within the Village limits. Dixie Inn’s ordinance is not clear about who pays for property that must be cleaned up or razed. Comments ranged from the levying of fines to billing a landowner after the Village has been forced to act.

Chief McNeill presented his monthly report, which shows that “My guys are working!” In the Arrests category for October, the seven people taken into custody “cleared 17 warrants for the Minden Police Department and Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Other totals included 79 traffic stops (compared to 38 in September), 27 citations (compared to 14 in September), 10 LEMIS reports (calls not judged worthy of a call-out), 12 non-LEMIS calls; 57 building checks, 39 back-ups, 15 public assists, 23 calls for service, and five vehicle crashes (compared to one in September).

In other business, the aldermen:

• Approved the purchase of a new water meter for Cinnamon Creek;
• Approved Perryman Welding for the LLOP bathroom project at a cost of $140,000;
• Moved to begin returning some speed bumps to the streets of the Village. Chief McNeill highly recommended this;
• Tabled the discussion of Water/Maintenance supervisor Mike Chreene’s retirement and how he will be replaced. His retirement is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

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The City of Minden has lifted the boil advisory issued on November 10 for customers on all of Bay Creek Rd., the 300 to 500 blocks of Lakeshore Dr., the 200 to the 1200 blocks of Pecanview Dr., and the 300 to the 500 blocks of West Todd St.

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Fred Harding Berry, 89 of Minden, Louisiana, passed away from a heart attack on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born June 5, 1935, in Minden, Louisiana to Fred Howard Berry and Nobie Odell Craine.

Fred graduated from Louisiana Tech University where he studied Geology. After graduation, he traveled the country working for a seismic crew, but eventually ended up back in Minden working at Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant where he retired.

Fred was an amazing Husband, Father, and Papaw. He was such a wonderful Christian who was genuine, honest, and very humble. We never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He was a great role model to his children and grandchildren. Fred was a kind soul.

He loved playing golf with his friends or sitting on the deck with Linda and his dog, Prissy. He also enjoyed his weekly poker games and his Saturday deer camp meals at Evergreen. If we could all be like Fred Berry what a wonderful world it would be. His family meant everything to him, and he was loved so much by them and everyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Linda Gale Berry; and his son, Dr. Michael Berry; his parents, Fred and Nobie Berry; and his in-laws, Searcy Barnes and Odessa Barnes Raudabaugh.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Brent Berry and his wife Nancy, and their daughter Brittany Bigby and husband Hayden, and son Nicholas Berry; daughter-in-law Melissa Berry and her three children, Matthew, Meredith, and Molly; one great-grandchild, Oliver Bigby; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie and Glenna Berry and Richard and Gail Berry.

Visitation for Fred H. Berry will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:00 noon at First Methodist Church in Minden, Louisiana with services following at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bro. Brian Mercer. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden, Louisiana 71055.

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Today (Thursday) at 5 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.

LHSAA Playoff Games begin tomorrow and Webster Parish has all four teams competing, so get in on the action by choosing the teams you believe will win. A photo will be taken of the winner next week with the owner of our Title Sponsor Under Dawgs. We will continue to have a contest as long as we have a parish team in the playoffs. Remember, you must be 18 or older to play.

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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Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

* Information obtained from the National Weather Service.

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By Jessica Gorman

As the year winds down, it’s time to get serious about plans for 2025. While I have my own thoughts and goals, I’d like to hear from you. What would you like to see from me and from the museum in the coming year?

First of all, what topics would you like to see covered by this column? With so much that needs to be done, it can be difficult to keep up with a weekly column. When I miss a week, it’s usually because I simply ran out of time and didn’t get it done. In my busyness, I often resort to writing about something related to what I’m working on or information that I happened to run across. I recognize my own shortcomings and know that I can do better to share more about the topics that you would like to know more about. The tendency to assume that “everybody already knows about that” causes me to overlook topics that maybe I shouldn’t.

In planning future museum programming and events, I’d love to know how we can serve you better. In 2024, the museum hosted five “Night at the Museum” speaker events. These events are completely free of charge and we want you to come. So, who would you like to hear speak? What topics would you like to know more about? What stories are you interested to hear? Let us know.

I’ve also considered adding additional or different programming. Possibilities include walking tours of Minden’s downtown and residential districts and/or cemeteries. Another consideration is weekend workshops focused on genealogy, research, and other topics. There are always more books in the works, but I also see the benefit of creating informational guides focused on topics such as local cemeteries, historical resources, genealogy, and more. There are a number of projects that I hope to someday complete that further preserve our history and make it more easily accessible to the public. What types of programming or resources would you like to see the museum offer?

Each of these questions applies to Webster Parish as a whole and are not just focused on Minden. When I get busy, it can be easy to fall back on topics focused on Minden, but that is not intentional.  I’d like to have feedback from all across the parish, to serve the entire parish better. So, let me know. What do you want to read? What type of events would you like to attend? What resources would be of value to you? Help me to better focus my time and effort to serve you. To share your thoughts, you can call (318) 377-3002, stop by the museum, or email me at dorcheatmuseum@yahoo.com.

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

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Springhill Medical Center welcomes Sonya Thomas as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sonya’s specialties are Family Medicine, Women’s Health and pediatrics.

FNPs assess, diagnose, and treat patients in all life stages, from toddlers to older adults. FNPs typically work on care teams with physicians and RNs. They handle common illnesses and injuries and refer patients to specialists when necessary.

For an appointment with Sonya, call 318-539-1701.

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By Paige Gurgainers

The weather held off Saturday, November 9, for the 6th annual Minden Makers Fair held at the Farm of Cultural Crossroads.  

“Minden Makers Fair is a collaborative community event. Our goal is to celebrate the arts in a variety of ways,” said President of the Board of Directors Elaine Eaton. “This year it served as a venue for talented artisans to sell their handmade items, community organizations to showcase their offerings, and professional artists to share their craft with attendees.” 

A couple dozen vendors filled the space with booths selling anything from artwork, home goods, clothing, jewelry, pottery and more. Food vendors were on scene, as well.  

The demonstrations seemed to be a big hit, with attendees enjoying glassblowing by Ivy Woods, a pottery wheel with Mandie Ebard and even a dance fitness workshop put on by Jennifer Aldridge from Turn Up Dance Fitness. Jelly the Clown stayed busy offering free face painting and balloon sculptures for the kids.  

LSUAg Center created a healthy meal on scene and provided samples. The Webster Parish Libraries stayed busy putting on a new hands-on activity every hour of the event.  

These free elements would not have been possible without sponsorship including Catherine Hunt, b1 Bank, Durrett Title, GBT, City of Minden Police Chief Jared McIver, Ace Hardware, Minden Family Dental, Say Baby, Minden Family Medicine, Mike’s Hometown Spirits and Under Dawgs Sports Grill.  

“We are so thankful for everyone who volunteered their time and effort to make this event a success in spite of the forecast,” said Eaton. “It’s our hope that everyone who walked through our gates found something they love, be it an item, a memory, or a piece of artwork they created.” 

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WHAT IS NUTMEG? Nutmeg is a spice derived from the Myristica fragrans (fragrant nutmeg) tree, which comes from the Indonesian Banda Islands, also known as the Spice Islands. Nutmeg was among the earliest spices in trading history. As the spice trade developed along what we now call the Silk Road, nutmeg traveled from those small Indonesian Islands to become a coveted, spice, heavily used by cultures around the world.

HOW CAN YOU USE NUTMEG? In the United States, nutmeg is popularly used as a baking spice in cooler months. It’s used heavily in fall desserts, in pumpkin spice blends, and it’s what gives eggnog its distinct flavor. Nutmeg is widely used in savory cooking as well, especially in African diaspora cooking because of its history in African and Caribbean cuisine. Nutmeg is an essential part of spice blends like garam masala and quatre épices. Nutmeg is subtly layered into the mother sauce, bechamel, and can also be found in Jamaican jerk seasoning spice. Nutmeg is not just used as a culinary spice. In Ayurvedic medicinal practices, it was administered as an astringent, digestive aid, and to help with insomnia.

HOW TO GROW NUTMEG? To grow the nutmeg hickory tree, visit the link below.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/carya-myristiciformis/

RECIPE

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH NUTMEG AND THYME

Makes: 4 (1/2 cup) servings

140 calories per serving

142 mg of sodium per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 head garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt free seasoning of choice
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

1. Bake or boil sweet potatoes to prepare them for mashing.

2. To prepare the garlic: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut off the top 1/4-inch of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with nutmeg. Wrap tightly in foil. Bake 45 minutes or until garlic is soft. Cool slightly before unwrapping. Squeeze out roasted garlic. Mash with a fork.

3. Stir 1-2 tablespoons of roasted garlic into hot prepared mashed sweet potatoes with butter. Add salt free seasoning and mix well. Top with fresh rosemary as fragrant garnish.

USE HERBS & SPICES AND LESS SALT FOR GREAT FLAVOR AND BETTER HEALTH!

Program adapted by: Shakera Williams, DHSc, MPH, Assistant Nutrition Agent, LSU AgCenter Northwest Region. Document created by: Jennifer Duhon, MS,RDN, LDN, Area Nutrition Agent, LSU AgCenter Central Region. The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Iota Rho Omega Chapter, are delighted to announce its upcoming 2024 Fashionetta to be held at 6 p.m. November 26 at the Minden Civic Center.

Fashionetta is one of the organization’s most highlighted events to raise funds that provide scholarships for young people and provide monetary donations to various organizations. Some of the organizations supported are St. Jude, the American Heart Association, the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association, Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry, and many other worthwhile causes as part of their “Service to all Mankind.”

Fashionetta is funded through the efforts of chapter members, contestants, and members of the various communities in which they serve.  Five young ladies will compete for the title of “Miss Fashionetta and the winner will be crowned on Tuesday, November 26.

Along with the beautiful young ladies competing for the title of “Miss Fashionetta”, PINK LUCY by Tiffany Walker, an award winning, celebrity designer/stylist will showcase “The Edge of Glam” and Jeremy Brown, a classically trained electric and acoustic hip-hop, pop, jazz, soul and gospel violinist will provide entertainment.

The five young ladies competing for Miss Fashionetta are Kamayiah Moore, Christin Simpson, Ansleigh Kadynn Walker, Airyanna Nicole Centris White, and Makenley Paige Wiggins.

Tickets may be bought at the door or purchased from any Iota Rho Omega Chapter member.  Admission is $10.

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

Beginning November 14

Holiday Trail of Lights Display

November 16

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry Monthly Distribution.

November 30

Breakfast with Santa at the Partea Room

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mistletoe Market, Springhill, La.

5 until 7 p.m. Springhill Lighted Christmas Parade.

December 6

6 p.m. Minden Medical Center Rehab Reindeer Run. Registration online – runsignup.com/Race/LA/Minden/RehabReindeerRun, forms available MMC Rehab, 1120 Homer Rd or MMC Business Office, 346 Homer Rd.

December 13

5:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 until 9 p.m. Holiday Trail of Lights Hayride and Historic Tour

6 p.m. Reindeer Run

December 14

9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Christmas Brunch at Geaux Fresh Bistro and Bakery

Noon until 3 p.m. pics with Santa and kids activities at Dorcheat Museum.

5 p.m. Minden Christmas Festival and Parade

7 p.m. Fireworks

December 15

1 until 6 p.m. Christmas Tour of Homes

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, November 15:

Courtroom A

BAILEY, WILLIAM

99335 Simple Escape

BDCC St Conf 1/6 Trial 2/10

A Arraignment WPSD

BAKER, RAQUEL

99016 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

OC 9/27 Trial 12/16

A Status Hearing MPD

COOPER, KEVIN

99198 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99198 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

A Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

CROMWELL, DAVID FORD

99280 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99280 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

99280 CT. 3 Speeding 16-24 MPH

Def Atty waived pres. on 10/14

A For Further Disposition MPD

FISH, JODIE MICHELLE

99153 Violation Of Leash Law

A For Further Disposition WPSD

FRANKLIN, COLTON LAMAR

98947 C. 1 Violation Of Leash Law

98947 Ct. 2 Violation Of Leash Law

98947 Ct. 3 Violation Of Leash Law

98947 Ct. 4 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98947 Ct. 5 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98947 Ct. 6 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

A For Further Disposition WPSD

GERMANY, DEOTIS K.

97410 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

A Fine & Cost Review Hearing LSP

GIDDINGS, RONALD

99085 Ct. 1 Resisting An Officer

A For Further Disposition SPRING

GIPSON, LISA M.

99205 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99205 Ct. 2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition MPD

GOLDEN, THURSTON DESEAN

98511 Molestation of a Juvenile

Writ from Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center A Status Hearing MPD

Trial 12/16

HICKS, DONALD R.

99157 Ct. 1 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

99157 Ct. 2 Fail to Report Accident

99157 Ct. 3 Hit and Run Driving

A For Further Disposition WPSD

HUGHES, SADIE

98413 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A Probation Violation Hearing LSP

HUNTER, CHARLES E.

99327 Gross Littering

A Arraignment Summons WLF

JENKINS, COURTNEY

98754-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98754-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Status Hearing MPD

JENKINS, COURTNEY

98754-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98754-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Contradictory Hearing MPD

JOHNSON, ROBERT EUGENE

99306 Disturbing The Peace

A Arraignment SPRING

MARKRAY, JEFFERSON LAMAR

99294 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing MPD

MARTIN, BRANDON EVERETT

99115-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

99115-CT.2 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or Controlled Dangerous Substance

A Status Hearing WPSD

MCCLAIN, MICHAEL G

98920 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing LSP

MCEACHERN, CANDACE SUZETTE

98690 Unauthorized use of a Movable more than $1,000

A Status Hearing MPD

MCENTYRE, TONY NICHOLS

99207 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MEANS, TORREZ

99333 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Arraignment MPD

MENDENHALL, FREDERICK D.

98595 Molestation of a Juvenile

A Status Hearing WPSD

MILLER, DOROTHY

98951 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A Trial CVPD

MOORE, TIMOTHY EDWARD

98543A Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Over $25,000)

Trial 12/16 Co-Def: J. Blythe

A Status Hearing WPSD

PIERCE, DUSTIN NEIL

98649 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98649 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Trial LSP

POOL, TRACE TUGGER

99241 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99241 CT. 2 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test

A Arraignment WPSD

REYNOLDS, TRAVIS LYNN

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

98738-CT.2 Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing WLF

ROBINSON, ASHLEY

98800 Simple Battery

A Trial MPD

ROBINSON, DAVID ANTHONY

99136 Negligent Injuring

Defense counsel waived def pres.

A For Further Disposition LSP

SILVERS, DAVID

99095 Cruelty To Juveniles

MTC from 11/13

A Sentencing Hearing WPSD

UNDERWOOD, JEANETTE

98198 Theft of $5000 or More but Less than $25,000

OC 7/19 A Sentencing Hearing SPRING

Restitution owed to the victim per the report- $6,102.17, plus $915.33 fee = $7,017.50 total

WHITE, ROBERT WAYNE

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

98741 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

A For Further Disposition LSP

WILLIAMS, MICHAEL D.

98737 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile Under Thirteen

Trial 12/16

A Status Hearing MPD

WILLIAMS, TAYLOR

95841 Possession of a Schedule II CDS

Writ from Lincoln Parish Detention Center Codef: J. Lowery

A Arraignment MPD

BW issued 9/14/20 on FTA for BRD/ARR St Conf 12/30 Trial 3/10

WILLIS, KAZANEE ANQWASIA

98379 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

A Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

WILSON, BRADLEY MANNING

98319 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

98319 Violation Of Protective Order

A Review WPSD

Courtroom B

BAGGETT, MARCUS LAMON

98860-CT.1 Vehicular Homicide

98860-CT.2 First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring

Trial 3/24

B Status Hearing LSP

BANKS, ASHLEY FERRELL

99264 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

B For Further Disposition WPSD

BATTON, JAWORSKI R.

98614-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98614-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

Defense filed MTC to 2/3 Trial 3/24

B Status Hearing LSP

BROOKS, JOHN

74,600 Simple Possession Of Marijuana

Opposition for Expungement

B Rule to Show Cause

BUTLER, ARNO ADAM

99004 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

OC 9/4 Trial 12/2 Codef: J. Cauley

B Status Hearing WPSD

CASEY, DONTAY DEWAYNE

98547 Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing MPD

CASTILLO, ERNESTO

99121 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

B For Further Disposition LSP

COMPTON, JOHN LUCAS

99197 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing WPSD

COOPER, BOBBY

98410-CT.1 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

B Fine & Cost Review Hearing CPD

COOPER, BOBBY

99006A-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

99006A-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

99006A-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

Trial 1/27 Codef: A. Morales

B Status Hearing SPRING

CROW, VALARIE

99206 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition MPD

DAVIS, SHEENA

99008 Exploitation of the Infirmed

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing CPD

DILDY, WILLIAM B.

98390 Aggravated Assault

BRD for FTA from BW issued on 11/17/2023

B For Further Disposition WPSD

DILLARD, DEANDREA KESHEAN

99059 Second Degree Kidnapping

Writ from Swanson Center for Youth B Status Hearing MPD

Trial 12/2

DUNN, RONNY PAUL

98684 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

OC 9/30 Trial 12/2 Codef: H. Taravella

B Status Hearing MPD

GARMANY, CHANEY MARTIN

99250 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing SPRING

GEORGE, THOMAS

99070 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing MPD

HANKS, JR, BRADLEY JAMES

99219 Ct. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99219 Ct. 2 Operating A Vehicle Without Proof Of Insurance

99219 Ct. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

B For Further Disposition

HUGHES, LUCIAN B.

98095-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98095-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

OC 6/24 Review of progress in Veterans Court

B Review WPSD

IVERSON, MAURCIONIO L.

98345-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98345-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98345-CT.3 Simple Escape

98345A-CT.1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

98345A-CT.2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing WPSD

JEFFERSON, DEKAVIOUS DAMON

98238 Cyberstalking

B For Further Disposition WPSD

JOHNSON, JR., KEVIN PATRICK

99213 Intimidating or Impeding a Witness

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing MPD

JONES, MICHELLE

99263 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

B For Further Disposition WPSD

JONES, SR., TERRY WYATT

97270 Illegal Discharge And/Or Disposal Of Non-Hazardous Substance

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing

JONES, SR., TERRY WYATT

99179 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing MPD

KEMP, DESHUNDRA T

98811 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

Trial 12/2

Restitution owed to the victim- $4,353.00, plus $652.95 fee = $5,005.95 total B Status Hearing WPSD

Balance as of 10/29/24 is $4355.95

KEY, KENNETH RODERICK

98667 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition DIPD

LATHAM, ANGELA DAWN

99248 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 1/27 Codef: J. Stevens

B Status Hearing WPSD

LEE, JAQUAN LEKEL

99093-CT.1 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

99093-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing WPSD

MARTIN, CARLTON LEE

99060 Simple Battery

Codef: M. Martin

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MARTIN, MICHAEL SHANE

99060A Simple Battery

Codef: C. Martin

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MARTIN, TONY

98733-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98733-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing WPSD

MCDOWELL, NICOLE C.

99154 Violation Of Leash Law

B For Further Disposition WPSD

MCEACHERN, CALVIN BRAD

99196-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

99196-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule III CDS

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing MPD

PACHUCA, ANDRES

98918 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98918 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

MTC to 2/3

B For Further Disposition LSP

PERRYMAN, JUSTIN W.

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

Trial 12/2

B Status Hearing WPSD

REEDER, RALTERRIAN

99103-CT.1 Simple Burglary of a Vehicle

99103-CT.2 Theft Of A Firearm – 1st Offense

Trial 1/27 Incoming felony charges

B Status Hearing MPD

RUGLEY, JR., CARL

98984-CT.1 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

98984-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98984-CT.3 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing MPD

SHEPPARD, KOBE

99239 Misdemeanor Access Device Fraud

B For Further Disposition WPSD

SHINE, SHANNON

99110-CT.1 Attempted Second Degree Murder

99110-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Trial 3/24

B Status Hearing MPD

SMITH, ANTONIO DEWAYNE

99223 Second Degree Battery

99223A Simple Battery

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing WPSD

SMITH, TADARION

99098 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99098 Ct. 2 Theft Under $1,000.00

B For Further Disposition MPD

STEVENS, JASON C

99248 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 1/27 Codef: A. Latham

B Status Hearing WPSD

STRICKLAND, JON MICHAEL

99163 Simple Burglary

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing WPSD

TARAVELLA, HANSON MCHALE

98684 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Codef: R. Dunn

B Status Hearing MPD

TARAVELLA, HANSON MCHALE

99003 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition WPSD

TEAL, JAYLON

96254 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

Trial 12/2 Codef: S. Batton

B Status Hearing MPD

TEAL, JAYLON

98186A Illegal Use Of A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

Trial 12/2

THOMAS, NATHAN LETRELL

97352A Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Codef: J. Oliver

B Probation Violation Hearing CPD

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

B For Further Disposition LSP

THOMAS, NATHAN LETRELL

99278 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing MPD

THOMPSON, II, JACK WESLEY

99081 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

Trial 12/2

Please make forfeiture of weapon part of any sentencing/plea.

B Status Hearing WPSD

TULLEY, JEFFERY BOWEN

99192 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Trial 1/27

B Status Hearing MPD

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court Friday, Nov. 15:

ADKINS, ANNA MECHELLE

T119724 Failure to Use Safety Belt

ALIZZI, AHMED

T105324 Improper Lane Usage

BARROWER, JAMES

T110223 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BLACKBURN, SHELBY DANIELLE

T119824 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*74/55

BOLEY, BO GARRETT

T119924 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

BROWN, KATHLEEN NICOLE

T019824 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T019824A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BRYANT, THOMAS WAYNE

T120024 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

BUTLER, TODD ANTHONY

T129423 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Probation Violation Hearing LSP

BYRAM, ROBERT ALLEN

T120124 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

COREA, GARCIA, HANSSER DANILLO

T120224 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T120224A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

*90/70

EVERHART, EVIS

T114824 Improper Child Restraint

T114824A Procedure on Approach

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

FERGUSON, SHARECKA

T120324 AT Arraignment LSP

Failure to Use Safety Belt

GARCIA, RICARDO MORA

T120424 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T120424A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

*70/55

GATES, PATRICK

T046423 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T046423A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

*NP both charges

GIPSON, CHAKIYAH

T119723 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T119723A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

GREELEY-NASH, ZEIHMON ZAQUEZ

T120524 Speeding 11-15 MPH

*83/70

GRIGSBY, KATIYAH ANTWANE

T120624 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T120624A Improper Child Restraint

AT Arraignment LSP

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

AT Trial LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

HANSON, GINA K

T066623 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

HARRIS, LAVONDALYN

T092524 Improper Driving Left Of Center

T092524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

HARTWELL, KENTERRIA JENAI

T120724 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT For Further Disposition LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

HICKS, BRITTANY

T108124 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T108124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JOHNSON, LYDIA E

T089824 Speeding 1-10 MPH

JONES, HAYDEN WESLEY

T066723 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

LEMAIRE, ASHLEY N

T120824 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*75/55

LILES, JESSICA T

T120924 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment LSP

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

AT Arraignment WPSD

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

LILES, LINDSAY A

T077924 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

*OC 9/27 Crash

MALONE, MARGO MICHELLE

T077623A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MARTIN, RENEL MARSHALL

T121024 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*74/55

MCBRIDE, KERRY GRANT

T062924 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MCGEE, SHAYNNA

T119624 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*67/45

PARKER, STEVEN DREW

T022924 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

AT For Further Disposition LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT For Further Disposition LSP

AT Arraignment WPSD

AT Trial LSP

PHIPPS, HANNAH ELISABETH

T121124 AT Arraignment LSP

Speeding 25 & OVER

*100/70

PICKROM, BRITTNEY NICOLE

T025522 AT Trial WPSD

Improper Use Of License Plate

T025522 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T025522B No Insurance

PRICE, JULE WEMPLE

T121224 AT Arraignment LSP

Failure to Use Safety Belt

PROCELL, MARY SUE

T121324 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

T121324A Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T121324B Operating A Vehicle In An Unsafe Condition

*Crash

ROWE, JESSICA MARIE

T121424 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

*Crash

TALBERT, RICHARD KEVIN

T026524 Improper Lane Usage

T026524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

TETTENHORST, JAMES HULEN

T121524 Improper Driving Left Of Center

AT Arraignment LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

AT For Further Disposition LSP

AT Arraignment LSP

VASQUEZ, JOSE ALEXANDER

T121624 Following Too Closely

AT Arraignment LSP

WHITFIELD, STEPHEN

T090124 Failure to Use Safety Belt

AT Arraignment WPSD

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Fred Harding Berry

June 5, 1935 – November 11, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: Noon, Friday, November 15, 2024, First Methodist Church, Minden.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: Gardens of Memory, Minden.

Leocadio “Leo” Torres

June 28, 1938 – November 12, 2024

Plain Dealing/Springhill/Minden, La.

Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 14, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, La.

Burial: Springhill Cemetery, Springhill, La.

Charles Melvin Wynne Jr.

September 29, 1964 – November 10, 2024

Springhill, La.

Plans through Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Belinda Ruth Jones

April 27, 1953 – October 25, 2024

Haynesville/Homer, La.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024, Ruple Baptist Church, Haynesville, La., under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer, La.

Iva Dolores June Dunn

June 9, 1940 – November 8, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, Old Sarepta Missionary Baptist Church, Sarepta.

Burial: Old Sarepta Cemetery.

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 Bonnie Culverhouse

If you don’t know the definition of brownfield redevelopment, don’t feel alone.

Jamie Greene, a representative of Strategic Planning, told city council members recently that Minden has opportunities to increase property values by enhancing the community’s infrastructure through brownfield redevelopment as the city grows.

“You will make sites safe for future use, making them safer for the community,” Greene said.

He went on to describe “brownfield” as abandoned industrial sites.

“A real good example is a gas station that has underground tanks that were installed in the 1950s that are still underground and they leak,” Greene said. “So you have contamination that needs to be mitigated before you can do anything with the property.”

The next step, according to Greene, would be to contact the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Technical Assistance to Brownfields (KSU TAB) …

“ … and learn how to address existing brownfields. We’ve done quite a bit of work with brownfields,” he added.

But brownfield covers more than underground issues, and obviously mitigation costs money.

Minden Mayor Nick Cox said there are ways to pay for brownfield city projects through grants provided through LDEQ.

“We are looking at renovating several pieces of city property that have asbestos that will have to be removed,” Cox said. “They fall in the category of brownfield redevelopment.”

Those include the Steam Plant, reopening of Fire Station #2 on Middle Landing and renovation of the Boys & Girls Club building near the Minden Fair Grounds.

“Low interest loans can be acquired, but since these are public property, we can get grants which require no repayment,” he stressed.

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While there is currently no place for families to stay for free when their child is hospitalized in Shreveport, construction has begun on the Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier.  Funds are still being raised to support this program, and with the community’s help it will begin serving families in August 2025.   

This House will serve tens of thousands of families of critically ill children receiving life-saving care at any Shreveport hospital. Families will be referred by hospital social workers and all services will be provided free, removing immense financial burdens during an already stressful time. By keeping families together and close to their hospitalized child, they can focus on their child’s care without worrying where they will sleep or what they will eat.

In addition to 20 private rooms where families will stay overnight, the Ronald McDonald House will be available for day use.  They will be able to retreat from the stress of the hospital, have meals, snacks, activities, play spaces, and other comforts of home. Most importantly, families will connect, creating a community of support that uniquely understands the impact of a child’s critical diagnosis. 

“We are so close to reaching the goal to build the House – $8 million has already been donated by the community, and we need gifts of all sizes to reach the $10 million goal. Every gift will help provide valuable resources to families,” said Janell Mason, CEO.

To get involved, donate, or learn more about the House, CLICK HERE. 

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