Stressing over your Super Bowl pick?

Don’t. It’s the Philadelphia Eagles. No three straight championship rings for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Surely you’re frustrated by how the NFL striped shirts seem to give Patrick Mahomes and pals break after break after break. Chill. Change is coming.

Ticked off about the Luka Doncic trade? Relax. Luka Legend will be back in the DFW Metroplex soon, playing for the home team.

I’m not saying the Chiefs might not outscore the Eagles Sunday night in New Orleans. In the process, it seems inevitable that Mahomes and his homies will get a helpful call or three – despite NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell trying to claim impartiality by the guys with flags and whistles.

Get a good look at Luka in Lakers’ gear. But don’t get used to it.

And if you winced Sunday when you heard the news that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, supposedly signaling six more weeks of winter, give me a break.

Because I fully expect President Trump to give us a break.

Before he headed out for the tour of Inaugural Balls two weeks ago, 47 began rolling out far-reaching executive orders, fulfilling campaign promises, creating high anxiety among the opposition and in some cases, befuddling constitutional scholars.

He’s treating the status quo like Play-Doh.

He’s confronted Canada. And Denmark. And Venezuela, Columbia, the European Union, and Mexico.  He is suggesting our neighbors to the north would make a fine 51st state. Greenland should be our land.

Our country voted for change, and we’re getting it in blizzard proportions.

So far, he’s focused on governmental priorities and his political agenda, as everybody expected.

But considering the major stories in the sports world, it’s only a matter of time. And he’s not wasting any.

President Trump once owned a pro football franchise, the USFL’s New Jersey Generals, and made several attempts to buy an NFL team – Dallas, New England, Buffalo and Baltimore were targets.

As sure as the Manning brothers will be in more than one commercial this weekend, DJT is not steering clear of sports.

Regardless of the final score Sunday night, he will decree the Eagles are champions. He’s used that strategy previously.

This time, there’s dual purpose in the rationale – even though Philly’s not his favorite city, he did graduate from college(Penn) there, and Pennsylvania is a swing state that he carried this time around. Lifelong Eagles fan Taylor Swift, who is not on Trump’s friends list, cheers for the Chiefs nowadays.

NFL referees? Have you been watching what he’s doing with the FBI?

As for Luka, 47 has no fondness for anything having to do with Los Angeles. He carried Texas and has a comrade in arms in Lone Star Gov. Greg Abbott. President Trump is shipping out illegal aliens, but an executive order voiding the Doncic deal can bring one foreign import, tariff free, back to the Big D.

Considering the status of the Keystone State’s groundhog (who has been shooting under 40 percent on his annual forecasts), no doubt that DJT from NYC favors Staten Island Chuck, who calls ‘em correctly 85 percent of the time (according to the Staten Island Zoo). Chuck says we’re getting an early spring, again, a very popular take.

Reality check: surely our President won’t deign it worth his time to dabble in such relatively trivial matters, not while he’s draining the swamp and redesigning the world order.

But we can’t rule it out.

Besides, he’s our only hope to avert the Doncic Disaster.

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

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By Reva Rice

Spring is fast approaching, and Springhill Santa is preparing to nourish the hearts, souls and faith through nature’s bounty once again. Santa never forgets the struggle for many in this community is very real.

Many Springhill residents are familiar with the monthly commodity distributions in the area and two free li’l pantries.

Not many in Springhill know what Santa does in his off season … he plays in the dirt for his community. Every year Santa grows vegetable plants to give free for those in the community, encouraging them to grow their own food. He encourages us all to keep the li’l pantries stocked and gives free Bibles to those exploring a new path in life.

Santa is a man of many talents, and he shares his knowledge and heart daily with whoever is in need. He tries to accomplish this through his faith in God on less than a shoestring budget.

He truly believes that if you each/convince a person to put their faith in God and a little dirt, so then their heart, mind and soul are provided for. Yes, Santa loves his dirt and his community.

The term “free,” in the heart of Santa means exactly that, “free.” Santa serious needs help from his elves, aka the community. Planting supplies from pots, seed starting trays, compost, mulch, seeds and, of course, dirt to make the blessings a reality. As we all know, these things are not free.

Santa most welcomes your used items, new items or monetary donations. Santa is used to being on a deadline, with Christmas Eve and all, but he has a small window to get these green babies planted and ready for the community.

The “special part” of Springhill is not a particular thing or place. “Special” is found in its people. The kind and generous people – more often than not –  do not have monetary wealth. They do have a wealth within their hearts that is drawn from life experiences and have a desire to lift another. If you have anything that will help make 2025 a “giving” season with “growth” in our community, thank you!

Springhill Santa can be reached at 318-578-0966 or Springhill Santa Claus on Facebook.

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This February, LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education presents Peppercorn.

Did you know black peppercorns come from dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant? This tiny but mighty spice has been a kitchen staple for centuries, adding bold flavor to dishes worldwide. In fact, peppercorns make up 20 percent of the world’s spice trade.

From salad dressings to marinades and spice rubs, black pepper is a simple way to elevate your cooking. Want to try something new? Pick up a newsletter at your Webster Parish Libraries Minden or Springhill branches to get a peppercorn sample and a delicious Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing recipe.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Monday, February 10.

Courtroom A:

ALLEN, LAEVERETTICA QUEVETTE

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

98967 CT 2 Public Bribery

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

GERMANY, AYENDE TREVELL

99214 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

GILES, KEVIN LEE

99393 Simple Burglary

MCNEILL, CALEB A.

99275 Violation Of Protective Order

PHIPPS, RAMONE JATARI

96915 Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

WASHINGTON, CHELSEA

99040 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

Restitution owed to B1 Bank- $4,716.69, plus $707.50 fee = $5,424.19 WASHINGTON, III, PRENTIS BERNARD

99158 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Courtroom B:

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

BECK, JR, CHARLES THOMAS

99373 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99373 CT. 2 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

BECK, JR, CHARLES THOMAS

99043 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

BRIGGS, JEREMY OBRIAN

97901 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

Please make sure forfeiture of $2,604.00 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

CANTU, STEVEN

98814 Home Improvement Fraud

Restitution per report- $4,125.00, plus $618.75 fee = $4,743.75 total

EASON, KEITREON AMONZO

99256A Accessory Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

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

GILL, DEAUDRICK

98905-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98905-CT.2 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

GIPSON, DARKENDRIUS

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

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

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

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

GRAHAM, DERRICK D

99166 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

GRANT, SHAKAYLA LASHUN

98598 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

Possible restitution owed to State Farm in the amount of $2,956.41 plus fee $443.46 = $3,399.87.

HAMMONTREE, MATTHEW A.

99228 Theft Of A Firearm – 1st Offense

HARRISON, SAWYER BLAIR

99296 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

INCOMING Possession of Schedule II CDS

INCOMING Sale/Distribution/Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription

INCOMING Resisting An Officer

HOLDEN, SHIKEL

98746 Armed Robbery

HOLDEN, SHIKEL

99256 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property

KELLEY, GINGER L.

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

LARD, DJIMON HETONIUS

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

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)

PENNYWELL, JR., CALVIN W.

97519-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

97519-CT.2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

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

RENO, TAYLOR

98987 Simple Burglary

Restitution to D.C. Pawn for Taylor Reno $40.00 + 6.00 fee = $46.00 Restitution to D.C. Pawn for Jessica Neal $300.00 + 45.00=$345.00

RENO, TAYLOR

99321 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

ROBINSON, ROBERT D

99297 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence (2 counts)

99297A-Ct.1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99297A-CT.2 False Imprisonment

RUSHING, NIKKI COURTNEY

98735 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

SPECKS, JOSHUA

97954 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

Please make forfeiture of firearm part of any plea/sentence.

TYSON, BRITTANY

87847 First Degree Murder

WALKER, JEFFERY VENTA

97082 Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

WALKER, JEFFERY VENTA

96211 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

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

Registration open now

Upward Soccer, North Acres Baptist Church, K5-5th boys and girls. $45. Scholarships  and multi-child discounts available. Register here: https://registration.upward.org/UPW87120 . If you have any questions, please email nabcsoccer@gmail.com .

February 7

6 p.m., Mardi Gras on Main, Springhill Main Street, South Main Mall Parking Lot.

February 8

1 p.m. 14th Annual North Webster Black History Parade, African Americans and Labor, Springhill.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree in the CAC building, Springhill. Special guest will be Gent Mountain Grassburrs.

6 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, Athen, La., Kingdom Bound Quartet in Concert. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 318-243-2846.

February 15

11 a.m. MLK Black History Parade/Youth Rally, Downtown Minden.

5 p.m. Minden Mardi Gras parade rolls. Face painting begins at 3:30 p.m.

February 22

8:30 a.m. Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners, Buds & Blooms registration. Speakers begin at 9. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. Proceeds used for 4-H Youth Gardening and 4-H Scholarships.

March 1

Noon, Chili Cook-off Fundraiser benefitting The Grace Closet and LaMa Animal Rescue, Sharpe’s Department Store, Springhill.

March 22

Noon  until 3:30 p.m. MVP Room Minden Rec Center, 1000 Recreation Drive, Minden, Hearts & Halos, a heartfelt and creative event honoring families who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss. This free event is designed to offer healing through creativity, support, and connection. Spaces are limited to 30 attendees (plus 1 optional guest per registrant). RSVP is required to secure your spot. Register here: https://forms.gle/qwm5TLhhbNN5Ujbx9 

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MTtduPTF/

March 31

DEADLINE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Meriwether Wealth and Planning is proud to support local students by offering four (4) $1,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors. They are able to double their scholarship offerings this year thanks to the generosity of their clients.

Applications are available at https://www.meriwether.com/resources and must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of January 31 through February 6. Civil suits are public record.

January 31

Wilson & Wilson vs. Roston Roby, Mary Roby, monies due.

Gibsland Bank & Trust vs. Southbeach Investment LLC, Richard Leon Desadier, executory process.

Ally Bank vs. BNF Landscaping and Development LLC, Christopher D. Blachford, executory process.

February 3

Robyn L. Ransbottom vs. Cadence Seth Tims, protective order.

US Bank vs. Adrena Ann Barbee Johnson, robert Lynn Johnson Jr., executory process.

US Bank National vs. Donald Lynn Thorton, executory process.

21st Mortgage Corp. vs. Rodriquez Richarde Thomas, executory process.

21st Mortgage Corp. vs.Richard D. Henderson, executory process.

Kenneth Ray Jones, succession under $125K.

Cordero Harris vs. Ty’Keyuna Crockett, protective order.

First Tower Loan LLC vs. Tiuanna Rogers, monies due.

First Tower Loan LLC vs. William Ernest Thompson Jr., monies due.

February 5

21st Mortgage Corp. vs. Christopher Bruce Carter, executory process.

Roslyn Renee Lawson vs. Nexion Health at Minden Inc., dba Meadowview Health and Rehab Center, Medical Review Panel.

February 6

Carleton Hickson Prothro, Succession under $125K.

Shaina R. Shine vs. Louis C. Igyarto, protective order.

M&T Bank vs. Austin Steve Mark, Elizabeth Raylynn Pickett, executory process.

Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Ebonee Archie, petition.

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Ronald Wayne Hayden, 32, Magnolia, AR: arrested Feb. 4 by WPSO for battery of a dating partner, possession of CDS Sch. IV (Xanax). Bond set $15,000.

Treyvon D. Williams, 20, Shreveport: arrested Feb. 4 by WPSO on warrant for failure to appear. No bond set.

Dexter M. Morris, 46, Cotton Valley: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO on outstanding warrants. Bond set $17,652.61.

Lamario J. Elkins, 45, Curry St., Springhill: arrested Feb. 5 by Cotton Valley PD for violation of protective order. No bond set.

Meosha A. Sanders, 35, Webster St., Cotton Valley: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO on outstanding warrant. No bond set.

Dedrick Cortez Erving, 33, 100 block McArthur St., Minden: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO on fugitive warrant from Minden PD, parole violation. Bond set $2,500.

Rameco Deshundrea Ware, Bodcau Loop, Bossier City: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO on fugitive warrant from Bossier Parish SO. No bond set.

Thomas James Rasco, 63, Doyline: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO on warrant for simple battery. Bond set $1,000.

Steven Cantu, 44, Bossier City: arrested Feb. 5 by WPSO for home improvement fraud. Bond set $5,000.

Antoinette Nicole Martin, 42, 700 block N. Arkansas St., Springhill: arrested Feb. 5 by Sarepta PD on outstanding warrant. Bond set $5,000.

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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Judy Lynn Chandler

August 17, 1947 — February 4, 2025

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, Lane memorial Cemetery, Sibley, La., under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Carolyn Parker

June 7, 1940  –  February 3, 2025

Sarepta, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, Cornerstone River of Live, Cullen, La.

Burial: White Hall Cemetery, Leton, La., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

Nancy Thomas Boddie

June 6, 1952 — February 4, 2025

Minden, La.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

Burial: Providence Cemetery, Ringgold.

Sondra Ann Johnston Teutsch

January 14, 1942  –  February 3, 2025

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, Union Springs Cemetery, Shongaloo, La.

Burial: under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, 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 Shannon Wright

You may find yourself wondering why the City of Minden is so passionate about their St. Jude fundraising efforts. The answer is in the hearts of so many people in the community with stories like Stephanie Barnette’s.

“Without St. Jude, I wouldn’t get to be ‘momma’ to these two healthy, beautiful kids,” she wrote in a Facebook post.

It’s stories like hers that have brought generations of people together to make this fundraiser an extraordinary event.

In the summer of 1990, when Stephanie Barnette was only five years old, she was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor. The prognosis was dismal. Her parents were scared, but St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital gave them hope. The young Barnette spent time at St. Jude and 35 years later she is alive and well.

She was very involved in the auction as a child, with her parents. She recalls telling their story on stage, pulling names out of the hopper and running around the civic center having fun.

Now, the auction has grown into a 4-day event with many different components. Barnette has continued the tradition, and her own children are involved in many ways. Her entire family supports the Minden St. Jude fundraising efforts with pride.

“There are so many people in this community who have a heart for giving their time, money and efforts to this worthy cause, and I’m proof that the blood, sweat and tears poured into this week each year, and the money raised for St Jude are saving lives,” said Barnette.

It’s these real-life stories, from people right here in the community, that bring this event to life.

“The best week of the year is about to begin,” said Barnette.

The Minden auction benefiting St Jude will kick-off Thursday, February 6 and run until Sunday, February 9.  You may visit on-site at the Minden Civic Center in beautiful downtown Minden, Louisiana, or tune in LIVE on KASO-AM 1240 or KBEF-FM 104.5, Optimum cable channel 11 or watch through live stream on the website: www.mindenstjude.com .

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By Pat Culverhouse

Nina Willis may not consider herself a ground-breaker, but that’s what she’s become in the eyes of the Webster Parish school system.

Willis was recognized Monday during a school board meeting as the first in the parish to receive her degree from Reach University. According to its web site, Reach is a non-profit university “…dedicated to helping working adults earn a set-free degree and reach their full potential.”

Dr. Rebecca Wilson, personnel director for the school district, said Willis received her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts in May and is already teaching at a parish school.

“She is at Central Elementary. Mr. (Daniel) Lee, the principal, immediately said, ‘I want her.’” Wilson said.

Lee said he had heard of Willis by reputation through her work as a long-time paraprofessional in the system. He called paras unsung heroes who are often doing the work even though they do not have a degree.

“We’ve been pleased with her at Central. She has a great future ahead of her,” Lee said.

“This is something I’ve always wanted,” Willis said as she was introduced to parish school board members Monday.

Wilson said Willis is a foundation on which the parish will continue to build its grow-our-own program, designed to give paraprofessionals in the system a chance to obtain their degree and enter the classroom as a certified teacher.

“We now have 14 individuals working on their degree and seven more have joined the program,” she said.

Wilson said the system is using the Reach University program as a recruitment tool, and plans to expand the opportunity to substitutes, secretaries, bus drivers and others who may be interested in seeking a degree.

Those who seek a degree through Reach University have their tuition paid by the school system and earn credit for classroom work.

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Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce Gala Committee has announced the finalists for the 83rd Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala — celebrating the businesses, organizations and individuals who go above and beyond to make the local community thrive.

Business of the Year

These powerhouses drive economic growth, deliver top-tier service, and are deeply rooted in community involvement.

Clement Industries, Inc.

Harper Chevrolet GMC

Interstate Building Materials

Small Business of the Year

Small but mighty, these businesses prove that passion, service and innovation make a BIG impact!

Brick Street Coffee

Minden Athletic Supply

Minden Family Pharmacy

Community Partner of the Year

Our community is stronger thanks to these incredible organizations dedicated to making a difference.

Living Word Minden

Pearls of Purpose

Webster Parish Council on Aging

Business Person of the Year

These outstanding leaders exemplify entrepreneurial spirit, business excellence and community commitment.

Kathryn Cropper

Mandi Hart

Sara McDaniel

Who Will Take Home the Trophy?

Winners will be unveiled during the 7 p.m. Gala Thursday, February 27, presented by Gibsland Bank & Trust. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsors include the following.

Presenting: Gibsland Bank & Trust

Silver:

Barksdale Federal Credit Union

Coca-Cola Bottling Co

Award Sponsor: b1BANK

Social Sponsors:

Mike’s Hometown Spirits

The Villas at Spanish Court

VIP Reception: Home Federal Bank

Don’t miss the most anticipated night of the year — an evening of celebration, inspiration and pride.

What’s an epic awards gala without the perfect hosts? We’re excited to welcome back Tracy Campbell and Jake Chapman as our emcees for the evening!

Reserve tickets at www.greatermindenchamber.com/awardsgala/

Black & White attire is encouraged, but not required.

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District 36 State Sen. Adam Bass will serve this year as Grand Marshal for Minden’s Mardi Gras Parade.

“We as the Main Street Commission are happy and pleased to have State Senator Adam Bass as Grand Marshal for Minden’s 27th Mardi Gras parade,” said Main Street chairman Shawn Hatcher. “We are also thankful to have a State Senator that is motivated to help his district in anyway possible.”

Bass’ district includes Bossier and Webster parishes.

In the Senate, Bass serves as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Insurance committee and is a member of the Agriculture, Local and Municipal Affairs, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay and Legislative Audit Advisory Council committees. He also serves as the Chairman for the Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.

Bass is a deacon and member of Cypress Baptist Church in Benton. He is a lifelong Bossier Parish resident, a proud graduate of Louisiana Tech, and he has owned a small business in the district for the last 20 years. He is active in the community as a member of the Board of Directors on the Military Affairs Council (MAC), a member of the Bossier and Webster Chambers of Commerce and previously served on the Bossier Parish School Board as their president. He is also a past President and faithful member of the local Rotary Club.

Adam is married to his childhood sweetheart, Britney Barrera Bass, and they have three children, Baylor, Bear and Beckett.”

To date, around 32 parade entrants will be following Bass in the parade. Hatcher said more are wanted and needed to meet the longest parade to date, which was more than 45.

The upcoming parade will roll at 5 p.m. February 15, but the fun starts at 3:30 with face painting, music, food and bounce houses. Parade line up is at 3.
“In the past, people who wanted to register their floats found our site hard to navigate and, even though this parade is probably the largest one in Minden, we know it can be even bigger and better,” Hatcher said.
The site is up and active right now.
Head to https://coconut-lizard-42mp.squarespace.com/mardi-gras-fasching-parade and register now.
Hatcher said if there are problems registering or if there are any questions, please call him at 318-272-0175.

“This is a family, fun event and safety and security are most important for everyone,” Hatcher said. “Everyone come on out and have a great time.”

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By Jessica Gorman

Navigation on Bayou Dorcheat was once essential to residents of the area, providing the means to ship and receive goods. It also allowed for the transportation of people and residents of the area are known to have frequented places such as New Orleans.

To facilitate navigation of the bayou, surveys were periodically conducted to identify improvements that were necessary. One such assessment occurred in December 1882 by Mr. P.C. Montgomery, Assistant Engineer with the United States Engineer Office at Memphis. Mr. Montgomery’s report reveals a number of things including distances traveled along the bayou from one point to the next, hazards present, and the amount of commerce conducted by water.

In those days, steamboats navigated Bayou Dorcheat, but only during times of high water and only ever as far north as Murrell’s Point, at what is now Dixie Inn. This is where Mr. Montgomery began his assessment. He described the section of bayou from Murrell’s Point to Lake Bistineau as “17 miles long, about 150 feet wide, the water being 10 feet above low water. The banks on both sides are very low, and in some places the water covers them.” The focus of his assessment was to identify any obstacles to navigation such as stumps and sand bars, revealing the challenges the bayou posed. Within the first mile, between Murrell’s Point and Carter’s Landing (Middle Landing), nine stumps were found. The next two miles, between Carter’s Landing and Crichton’s Landing (Overton), presented a larger obstacle. A sand bar stretched 150 feet across the bayou. The water over the sand bar was measured at eleven feet, being ten feet above its low-water level. Also in the area, fifteen stumps and two trees were found.

Moving farther south, the hazards increased. From Crichton’s Landing to Howard’s Landing (south of Horseshoe Loop), 42 stumps were identified as well as ten trees that had fallen into the bayou and six areas of floating debris. South of Howard’s Landing to Salt Works, another 45 stumps were located along with another particularly dangerous hazard, eight snags. Snags were trees that had been carried downstream and deposited in the bed of the stream with their trunks extending at an angle waiting to puncture the hull of a passing boat.

Below Salt Works, at the entrance to Lake Bistineau, another sand bar was noted. The people of Minden had attempted to improve the area, but Mr. Montgomery estimated that the main channel would need to be dredged at a depth of three feet and for a distance of 600-700 feet. He also recommended the construction of two 1200 feet long dams for the purpose of improving the current in the channel. This would lengthen the navigation period each year by about two months. At the time, water levels only allowed navigation about five months of the year.

From this point, Montgomery’s report gives a fairly broad description of Lake Bistineau. He identifies Moscow Landing, Knowle’s (Noles) Landing, Port Bolivar, Gregg’s Landing, and Providence Landing and indicates that navigation extended as far north as Noles Landing in times of low water.

Commercially, the report identifies Minden as the shipping point for Claiborne, Bienville, Webster, and part of Bossier Parish. It indicates that 200,000 barrels of plantation supplies were received by way of the bayou each year. The primary export was cotton. In 1882, it was reported that nearly 21,000 bales of cotton had been shipped from the landings along Bayou Dorcheat and Lake Bistineau. When the water was low and navigation of the bayou impossible, the cotton would have to be hauled to Shreveport. This increased the shipping cost from $2.00 a bale to $3.50 a bale.

In all, Montgomery estimated that the work necessary to improve navigation of Bayou Dorcheat would cost upwards of $19,000. He presented his report, complete with the assessment of the waterway, the report of the commercial traffic it carried, and the cost of improvements, to Captain A.M. Miller with the Corps of Engineers. Captain Miller issued his decision on the matter. Considering that the bayou was only navigable five months of the year, and improvements would only increase that time by two months, Captain Miller’s decision was that the expense could not be justified based on the amount of commerce supported. He stated, “In my judgement the stream is not worthy of improvement nor the work a public necessity.” Another factor that would have surely been a consideration in Captain Miller’s decision was not mentioned. Construction to complete the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railway was underway and soon trains would be making their way through the area.

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

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Thursday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

* Information provided by the National Weather Service.

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Don’t dim your light to make the world comfortable.

It’s not our light anyway. It’s Jesus’ light that shines in us and through us!

Matthew 5:14-16

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill can not be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven

Jesus is the light that shineth in all believers.  Never apologize for the light that shines in you, no matter who it makes uncomfortable! It was God who called you out of darkness into His light…to be a light for Him in a dark world! 

Don’t dim your light to fit in or be accepted by the wrong crowd. 

We were chosen to live differently, to be set apart, vessels for Jesus!

The light that lives in us is not about us, self-promotion or status, but to be a witness to the lost. 

Never be ashamed to tell your story! It was God who took my mess and turned it into a message!

My tests into a testimony to help others! 

Shine for JESUS that lost souls will be won to Christ by you and saved by Jesus!!! 

We, as children of the light, should be sharing the goodness of Jesus Christ by the way we love, the way we treat others, the way we talk, and the life we live. 

God didn’t call us to be a show boat for self, but a light for Him!  We are the only Bible some will ever read!

“Be The Light!”

Everyone will not appreciate or accept you, but that’s ok. Keep being the light!

Greater is he that’s in you than he that’s in the world.

Sometimes rejection and persecution can cause us to push back, but no matter who is bothered and uncomfortable, Jesus’ light shines in you. We must allow God’s Holy Spirit to control us and not our flesh!!  We must allow our lights to shine no matter where we go or who doesn’t like it!

Prayer: Father, we thank you for your grace and mercy. Forgive us for all our sins, and help us to be a light for you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Be  Encouraged

(LaTina DeLoach, is a devoted wife and mother who shares these words in hopes of uplifting those who read what God writes through her.)

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By Pat Culverhouse

Minden’s Crimson Tide came from behind with a 21-point fourth quarter outburst to earn a 64-61 District 1-4A win over Booker T. Washington Tuesday.

Minden had jumped out to a 23-13 lead after one quarter, but the Lions bounced back, outscoring the Tide 32-20 in the second and third to take a two-point lead into the final stanza.

With the win, the Tide remains undefeated in district play at 4-0, and ups the season record to 18-2 heading into Friday’s matchup with district co-leader Bossier (4-0, 12-10 overall).

Three Tiders scored in double figures with Jaiden Franklin’s 15 points leading the way. He was joined by Christin Lofton and Darnell Morris with 12 apiece. Cameron Parker added 9 points while Carmelo Smith had 8, Kameron Harris netted 5 and Chris Harris pitched in with 4.

Leading all scorers for the night was BTW’s R. Dillard with 30.

It was the Tide’s fourth straight conference win and during that streak,  Coach Jacob Brown’s unit has outscored their opponents by a total of 272 to 155 for a nearly 30-point per game margin.

Previous wins include a 65-16 romp over North DeSoto, a game where Morris led with 20 points and Franklin added 10; a 68-33 pasting of Loyola led by Smith with 13, Franklin’s 12 and Lofton with 11; and a 75-45 waltz past Woodlawn where Franklin had 22, Parker notched 16, Harris had 14 and Morris added 11.

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Document: Minutes of the City of Minden Workshop

Location: Minden City Hall

Address: 520 Broadway, Minden, La. 71055

Date/Time: February 3, 2025, 6 p.m.

The following are the minutes of the Minden City Council workshop as recorded by Ashlee Drake, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Nick Cox of Minden. If you have any questions, please contact Minden City Hall at 318-377-2144.

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A boil advisory issued by the City of Minden Monday, February 3 has been lifted. The advisory covered  a broken 4-inch water main for residents in the 600 block of Harris Circle.

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Document: Minutes of the City of Minden

Location: Minden City Hall

Address: 520 Broadway, Minden, La. 71055

Date/Time: February 3, 2025, 6 p.m.

The following are the minutes of the Minden City Council meeting as recorded by Ashlee Drake, Administrative Assistant to Mayor Nick Cox of Minden. If you have any questions, please contact Minden City Hall at 318-377-2144.

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Join Us for a Nutrition and Chair Yoga Class!

Date: Monday, February 24, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Webster Extension Office: 1202 Homer Road. Minden, LA

Cost: FREE

Are you looking to improve your health and well-being? Come and join our Nutrition and Chair Yoga Class! This class is designed for all fitness levels and will provide you with valuable insights into nutrition and the benefits of chair yoga.

What to Expect:

•Nutrition Tips: Learn about healthy eating habits and how to make nutritious choices.

•Chair Yoga: Enjoy a gentle yoga session that can be done while seated, perfect for all ages and abilities.

•Q&A Session: Have your questions answered by an expert instructor.

Why Attend?

•Improve your overall health and wellness.

•Learn practical tips for a healthier lifestyle.

RSVP: To hold your spot, please call the Webster Extension office at 318-371-1371 or email Dr. Shakera Williams at sswilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your health and well-being. We look forward to seeing you there!

(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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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court Friday, February 7.

AAMODT, TIMOTHY LEE

T016025 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*90/70

ADAMS, LANAIYA ARLEANE

T083324 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T083324A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

ADAMS, TERRY

T016125 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T016125A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

ADKINS, ANNA MECHELLE

T002525 Operating a Vehicle Without Registration Certificate

T002525A Failure to Use Safety Belt

ALLEN, LADAYEISHA R

T002625 Failure to Use Safety Belt

ALMANZA, OSBELTH ISSAC

T002725 Failure to Use Safety Belt

ARCHER, ANGELA WIDEMAN

T002825 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T002825A Following Too Closely

Crash

BANDY, JEREMY ALLEN

T016225 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

BERRY, PATRICK L

T003325 Window Tint

BREWER, DAMIEN D

T097124 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T097124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BREWER, DAMIEN D

T025722L Speeding 16-24 MPH

T025722LA Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BREWER, DAMIEN D

T135919 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

BRIDGES, CLAYTON R

T000125 Speeding 25 & OVER

BURNSIDE, JACOB DANIEL

T016325 Window Tint

BUTLER, EMILY MARIE

T006524 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T006524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BUTLER, TODD ANTHONY

T003625 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

CAMPBELL, CHELSEA

T000325 Speeding 16-24 MPH

CLARK, JASMINE

T003825 Failure to Use Safety Belt

CODY, KEDRIEN KENYON

T015125 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*79/55

COLE, KATARIUS MONIQUE

T003925 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T003925A License

Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s

67/55

COLE, II, ROBERT AARON

T016425 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*77/55

COUCH, MARSHUNDA LASHAY

T110524 Switched License Plates

T110524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T110524B Operating A Vehicle Without Proof Of Insurance

CREW, JACANDICE A

T004325 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T004325A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

ELKINS, LAMARIO J

T016525 Operating a Vehicle Without an Inspection Certificate

ERVING, DARRELL T

T016625 Failure to Use Safety Belt

EVERHART, EVIS

T114824A Procedure on Approach

FAULK, ASHLEY NICOLE

T151223 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T151223A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

FEASTER, JAE’VON TYREECE

T000725 Speeding 16-24 MPH

FERRELL, BRAVIANTE

T016725 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

FIELDS, JAQUETTA SENTRICE

T016825 Failure to Use Safety Belt

FLOOD, JEFFERY LEMILLE

T004625 Speeding 16-24 MPH

90/70

FRANCIS, JAKEITH LADONDRA

T110724 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

FRAZIER, OMARIE PRENTICE

T004725 Failure to Use Safety Belt

GILCREASE, JULES STEVEN

T004925 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

T004925A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

GREEN, SILAS HUNTER

T016925 Failure to Use Safety Belt

GRIFFIN, KRISTINE

T015225 Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

T015225A Operating A Vehicle Without Proper Required Equipment

T015225B Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

HARRISON, DECRONSHAY

T017025 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*79/55

HARRISON, WILLIE J

T017125 Failure to Use Safety Belt

HEARNSBERGER, JOHN GARRETT

T005625 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T005625A Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

HENDERSON, ARONDE

T017225 Window Tint

HERRING, JOHNNY L

T000925 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T000925A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

70/55

HICKS, BRITTANY

T108124 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T108124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

*Single vehicle crash

HILL, SHEMIKAH DEON

T005725 Operating An Unregistered Vehicle And/Or Vehicle Without Proper Number Plates

T005725A Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

HOOD, TINA WISDOM

T005825 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

*Crash

HOWELL, JR, RICHARD E

T017325 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T017325A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

HUDSON, LORI ANN

T153223 Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign

T153223A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JACKSON, KAMERON V

T001125 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T001125A Operating A Vehicle Without Proof Of Insurance

*52/35

JACKSON, KYLE JUSTIN

T006025 Use of Cell Phone in School Zone

JENKINS, JASON DARRYL LAMONT

T100921 Operating A Vehicle With Improper Headlamps

T100921A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T100921B Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

JETER, CARNELL MAURICE

T015325 Speeding 1-10 MPH

T015325A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

*60/50

JOHNSON, BOBBY R

T006225 Failure to Use Safety Belt

JOHNSON, LEE

T017425 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

*Crash

JOHNSON, OKIMO RANDELL

T001225 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JOHNSON, VURLE E

T015425 Speeding 25 & OVER

JONES, JAYLA

T017525 Speeding 11-15 MPH

*85/70

JONES, NICHOLAS LEBOB

T093024A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JOYCE, HEATHER

T001325 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T001325A Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

T001325B No Insurance

LANGLEY, THOMAS D

T006525 Failure to Use Safety Belt

LANGSTON, LILLLIE ROSE

T002425 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

*Crash

LAWSON, KEISHAWN

T006625 Displaying/Possessing An Invalid Registration Certificate Or Registration Number Plate

LAWSON, ROBYN

T001425 Improper Child Restraint

T001425A Speeding 16-24 MPH

LEWIS, JR., EDGEL DAVID

T111124 Switched License Plates

T111124A No Insurance

T111124B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

LEZCANO, DORA

T001525 Speeding 25 & OVER

LILES, LINDSAY A

T077924 Failing To Stop At Stop Sign-Accident

*Crash

MAYES, SHIRLEY SMITH

T007025 Speeding 11-15 MPH

*70/55

MCBRIDE, KERRY GRANT

T062924 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MCLEMORE, ERIC

T108624 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T108624A Improper Driving Left Of Center

T108624B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MCMAHON, ANDREW MYKEL

T017625 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*88/70

MOORE, LEWIS PATRICK

T017725 Failure to Use Safety Belt

MOORE, JR, REGINALD DELONE

T101324 Failure to Use Safety Belt

MORGAN, COLE SCOTT

T017825 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

T017825A Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

T017825B Following Too Closely

T017825C Failure To Secure Registration

T017825D Window Tint

*Crash

ONEAL, ZSATE C

T014525 Failure to Use Safety Belt

PERRYMAN, JUSTIN

T015525 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*71/55

ROCHELLE, DAVARRIO DRASHAUN

T017925 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

SANDERS, JR, LARRY

T018025 Switched License Plates

T018025A Operating a Vehicle Without an Inspection Certificate

SCHENCK, MITCHELL

T015625 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*75/55

SMITH, JASON A

T042222B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

SOTELO, JR, ARMANDO

T018125 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*86/70

SPECKS, JIMMY RAY

T018225 Improper Child Restraint

STANDOKES, ASHLEY E.

T015725 Speeding 16-24 MPH

TAYLOR, JR, ANTHONY RAY

T018325 Switched License Plates

TAYLOR, BARRY

T018425 Failure to Use Safety Belt

TAYLOR, ROBERT

T256215 Failure to Use Safety Belt

T256315 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

THOMPSON, JOHN KEVIN

T018525 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

TREXLER, STACI HOLIMAN

T018625 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*76/55

TYSON, CHRISTINE W

T012825 Speeding 25 & OVER

*63/35

WALTON, DEUNTRIC S

T015825 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T015825A Operating A Vehicle Without Proof Of Insurance

T015825B Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

*74/55

WHITE, DEVIN MARCEL

T015925 Speeding 16-24 MPH

*79/55

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

Registration open now

Upward Soccer, North Acres Baptist Church, K5-5th boys and girls. $45. Scholarships  and multi-child discounts available. Register here: https://registration.upward.org/UPW87120 . If you have any questions, please email nabcsoccer@gmail.com .

February 7

6 p.m., Mardi Gras on Main, Springhill Main Street, South Main Mall Parking Lot.

February 8

1 p.m. 14th Annual North Webster Black History Parade, African Americans and Labor, Springhill.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree in the CAC building, Springhill. Special guest will be Gent Mountain Grassburrs.

6 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, Athen, La., Kingdom Bound Quartet in Concert. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 318-243-2846.

February 15

11 a.m. MLK Black History Parade/Youth Rally, Downtown Minden.

5 p.m. Minden Mardi Gras parade rolls. Face painting begins at 3:30 p.m.

February 22

8:30 a.m. Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners, Buds & Blooms registration. Speakers begin at 9. First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden. Proceeds used for 4-H Youth Gardening and 4-H Scholarships.

March 1

Noon, Chili Cook-off Fundraiser benefitting The Grace Closet and LaMa Animal Rescue, Sharpe’s Department Store, Springhill.

March 22

Noon  until 3:30 p.m. MVP Room Minden Rec Center, 1000 Recreation Drive, Minden, Hearts & Halos, a heartfelt and creative event honoring families who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss. This free event is designed to offer healing through creativity, support, and connection. Spaces are limited to 30 attendees (plus 1 optional guest per registrant). RSVP is required to secure your spot. Register here: https://forms.gle/qwm5TLhhbNN5Ujbx9 

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MTtduPTF/

March 31

DEADLINE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Meriwether Wealth and Planning is proud to support local students by offering four (4) $1,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors. They are able to double their scholarship offerings this year thanks to the generosity of their clients.

Applications are available at https://www.meriwether.com/resources and must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, February 7:

BAKER, ANDERSON L.

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

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

Codef: D. Reed

BARNES, WESLEY D.

99212 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000.00 Or More But Under $50,000.00

Restitution owed to the victim $1,500.00, plus $225.00 fee = $1,725.00

BAUGH, MELAINA

99305A Cruelty To Juveniles

BRITE, SHANNON MARIE

99362-CT.1 Monetary Instrument Abuse

99362-CT.2 Monetary Instrument Abuse

99362-CT.3 Monetary Instrument Abuse

99362-CT.4 Monetary Instrument Abuse

CHERRY, WILLIAM B.

99160 Ct. 1 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

99160 Ct. 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense

CHERRY, WILLIAM B.

98308-CT.1 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

98308-CT.2 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

98308A Stalking

DISOTELL, DONALD

96070 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

Restitution owed $18,506.83 + $7,500.00 plus $3,901.02 DA fee = $29,907.85. Current balance $21,107.83 (2/4/25)

FISH, BRYAN KEITH

97946-CT.1 Second Degree Battery

97946-CT.2 Aggravated Second Degree Battery

97946-CT.3 False Imprisonment With A Dangerous Weapon

FRAZIER, DELANDRY

99071 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

GRAHAM, ERIN LYNEE

98897 Forgery

Restitution owed to the victim- $5,545, plus $831.75 fee = $6,376.75 total Balance as of 2/4/25 $6,176.75

GRIGSBY, CRYSTAL

99326 Ct.1 Unlawful Ownership of Dangerous Dog

99326 Ct. 2 Unlawful Ownership of Dangerous Dog

HOLIDAY, WILLIAM R.

99343 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

HOOVER, ROBERT

99415 Ct. 1 Simple Battery

99415 Ct. 2 Disturbing The Peace

JOHNSON, PHOENIX D.

99430 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

LEAKE, ELROY JEWELL

98911 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

LEWIS, CHAZZSMUN L.

98519 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

LEWIS, CHAZZSMUN L.

98518 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

LEWIS, JADAMEON KENTRELL

99404 Obstruction Of Justice

LEWIS, MATTHEW D.

99371 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

LEWIS, MATTHEW D.

98306 Home Invasion

LILLEY, TIMOTHY D.

99200 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

LOCKEY, TONY

INCOMING Misdemeanor Sexual Battery

MANGRUM, JR, RUSSELL THOMAS

99464 Vehicular Negligent Injuring

MARSHALL, BLAKE PARKER

99066 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

MARSHALL, BLAKE PARKER

99066 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

MASON, JACOBY

98941 Vehicular Homicide

MATTHEWS, SHIRLINA

99379 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

MCGILL, TREMAINE JAMALL

99460 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

99460 CT. 2 Operating A Vehicle While Under Suspension For Certain Prior

99460 CT. 3 Operating A Vehicle Not Covered By Security

MILLER, DEDRICK

99405 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

MILLER, IRA L.

99182 Theft Under $1,000.00

MINOR, DEANDRE

95889A Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

ONEAL, ANGELO DEON

99454-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

99454-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

99454-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

ONEY, GARRETT DAVID

98885 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Two and One Half Pounds or More)

Codef: D. Pleas

REED, DERIAN DEQUAN

98940-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.3 Conspiracy Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.4 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

Codef: A. Baker

REED, DERIAN DEQUAN

98940-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.3 Conspiracy Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98940-CT.4 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

Codef: A. Baker

RILEY, SAMUEL R.

98583 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile

SHELTON, AYANNA DEMARQUINE

98815 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

SHIPP, CHRISTOPHER NIAL

99463 Violation Of Protective Order

WALKER, DEMARIO MARQUIS

99170 Home Invasion

WASHINGTON, KEYEZ LASHAWN

99340 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99340 Ct. 2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

WOODS, JR., CHARLES WAYNE

98241-CT.1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98241-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

98241-CT.3 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

YOUNG, LEVERT L

99410 Ct. 1 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

99410 Ct. 2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

99410 Ct. 3 Failure to Use Safety Belt

YOUNG, STEPHEN RYLAND

98891 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

Codef: E. Hafer-Seder

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