Webster Parish Sheriff’s investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a local man who has been reported missing since Saturday, March 29.

Sheriff Jason Parker said 52-year-old Keddrick “Ked” Kennon was last seen in the early morning hours Saturday. At the time of his disappearance he reportedly was wearing gray jogging pants and a black T-shirt.

Anyone who may have seen Keddrick Kennon or had contact with him since Saturday is urged to call the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-377-1515. All calls will be confidential.

A man who allegedly set fire to a local business then remained inside until Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies pulled him unconscious from the smoldering structure is facing a number of charges in relation to the incident.

Sheriff Jason Parker said the man, 36-year-old Jordan Tomlinson of Vinton, is currently listed in critical condition and has been transferred from Minden Medical Center to Oschner LSU Health Center in Shreveport.

He reportedly was pulled from the smoking building by deputies Lt. Coby Barton, Sgt. Damian Christian and Dep. Derrick Phelps who had responded to a call for assistance around 6:40 a.m. Thursday.

Deputies reportedly had been called to the residence/business in the 100 block of Dewberry Lane just before midnight Wednesday in reference to a domestic dispute that had become physical.

At that time, deputies reportedly learned Tomlinson had been told to permanently leave the residence where he had been living with his girlfriend, who is owner of the home and business.

Following an argument, Tomlinson allegedly walked to the business shop and began using a torch to burn items inside.

When the owner tried to intervene, a physical confrontation reportedly occurred. According to a statement from the business owner, Tomlinson reportedly said he intended to “set this b**** on fire and go up in flames with it.”

Tomlinson reportedly left the area before deputies arrived to answer the initial call, but returned early Thursday morning and allegedly started another fire. When deputies arrived, they observed heavy smoke pouring from the building and were told Tomlinson was still inside.

According to investigators’ reports, the business owner had attempted to extinguish the fire, and reportedly heard moans coming from inside. Deputies reportedly entered the smoking building, found Tomlinson alive but unconscious and safely carried him outside.

Preliminary examinations reportedly showed no serious burns, but Tomlinson was believed to be suffering from smoke inhalation. He was transported to Minden Medical Center, then transferred to Shreveport.

Tomlinson reportedly is facing a Webster Parish charge of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment as a result of the first complaint call. The Louisiana State Fire Marshall reportedly has charged him with aggravated arson, simple arson and simple burglary.

He reportedly will be placed in custody when he is released from the hospital.

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.

A full Minden Civic Center proved local folks are concerned about being scammed.

“You got a free meal here tonight, but that’s the only thing that’s free,” said Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker.

The panel consisted of Tracy Campbell, with Meriwether Wealth & Planning, Parker, Minden Police Chief Jared McIver, long-time banker Jack Byrd and FBI agent Lynn Higgins, who talked about cyberstalking.

Campbell warned against scammers holding computer users hostage. “They can shut you out of your computer. We see a lot of businesses that are experiencing that.”

Some of the more recent scams seen by law enforcement include identity theft through QR codes, tax liens, crypto coins, emails and text messages.

“Probably 60 to 65 percent of the cases my detectives are working right now are people being scammed by sweepstakes,” McIver said.

The bottom line to all advice was to be vigilant, question everything and watch for ‘red flags.’

“Just say no,” Byrd told the audience. “Don’t agree to anything until you’ve checked it out.”

He also advised that for online shopping, “always use a credit card … not a debit card. You have a little room to file a claim and maybe get back your money with a credit card, but with a debit card, it’s gone.”

By Marilyn Miller

The countdown to race day is on! The Phillip’s 5K 2025 will start with a pounding of the tennis shoes at 217 W. Union Street in Minden, on Saturday, April 12 at 8:15 a.m. A Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m.

All proceeds from the run will benefit Phillip’s Cottage, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which will provide transitional housing to women and their children who are graduating from the Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge program.

“Funds will be used to renovate a 3,000-sq-ft house that will become a safe haven for these women who have worked hard to reclaim their lives, and to become the best Mothers they can be for their children,” said Race hostess Sara McDaniel.

Registration fees are $30 through Friday, April 11 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Registration includes a t-shirt; however, no shirt can be guaranteed after April 1.

“If you’d like to support this cause and receive a t-shirt without having to break a sweat, you can register as a ‘Sleep-In Supporter’ for $30 by April 1. Your t-shirt will be shipped to the address provided,” Sara said.

Racing packets and/or t-shirts may be picked up at Phillip’s Cottage, 217 W. Union Street, Thursday, April 10 from 10-1; Friday, April 11 from 4-6; or race day starting at 7 a.m.

Cash awards will be given to 1^st Place Overall male and female runners in the 5K. First and second place 5K runners in each age group will receive a trophy.

Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-plus.

Runners can sign up on the Phillip’s Cottage Facebook page, where a Course Map is available.

Special note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walking pace only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller blades or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the run course. This rule is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) regulation.

Charles Sanderford, 26-year-old white male, is wanted for allegedly stealing several candy bars from a Minden convenience store.

Store surveillance video allegedly shows Sanderford open a trash bag and fill it with candy bars before leaving the store without paying for them.

Anyone with information on Charles Sanderford is encouraged to contact MPD Detective Lt. Jason Smith at 318-371-4226 (office), 318-268-1441 (cell) or email at  jksmith@mindenusa.com.

All information will be confidential.

Friday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

* Information provided by the National Weather Service.

Minden, we need YOU! Let’s come together to keep our community clean and beautiful. This is your chance to give back, make a difference, and have some fun while doing it.

Two chances to get involved:

8 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 5 – Prep Miller Quarters Park for the Scottish Tartan Festival

8 a.m. until noon Wednesday, April 9 – Citywide cleanup day

CELEBRATION:

After all that hard work, we’re throwing a Thank You After-Party & Awards Ceremony at Miller Quarters Park on April 9 at noon. Enjoy music, food, games, and FUN as we honor your efforts!

Awards will be given for Most Spirited Team, Largest Team, Most Litter Collected.

Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry is bringing back Summer Feeding Program for the fifth year in a row.

In 2024, over a period of nine weeks, the pantry doled out 8,755 meals to hungry children, using 54 volunteers. It required $17,723, according to a Facebook post by food pantry Executive Director Jessica Lewis.

“As you can see, it took a lot of hands, a lot of hours and a LOT of dollars but the impact was HUGE.” Lewis wrote. “We are so excited to get to serve our local babies again this Summer.

“A great big thank you to the Woodman Life organization for their financial donation (see photo),” she continued. “All incoming donations between now and July will go toward feeding local kiddos this summer.”

The program is in the planning stages. To help by donation or as a volunteer, contact Lewis at 318-299-6375 or email joeleblancfoodbank@yahoo.com .

Your Webster Parish Library is proud to announce that staff member Shelley Masog has been awarded the prestigious Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Public Librarian of the Year award. This honor recognizes outstanding contributions to librarianship, dedication to the community, and excellence in library service.

Shelley Masog, who serves as Library Resource Administrator for all Webster Parish Library System locations, has been a vital part of the library team since 2017. Her commitment to fostering a love of reading, implementing of innovative programs, and expanding library resources has made a lasting impact on both patrons and her colleagues. From leading new initiatives to developing streamlined processes and procedures, her work has significantly enriched the lives of Webster Parish residents.

“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award than Shelley. She exemplifies reliability, motivation, and teamwork. Not only is she a strong leader, but she also demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and a consistently positive attitude. Shelley truly embodies the core values and professionalism of the Webster Parish Library System. Her contributions are invaluable, and I cannot imagine the workplace without her by my side,” said Savannah Jones, Director of Webster Parish Libraries. “I’m thrilled to see Shelley recognized for her passion and dedication. We would not be the system we are today without her contributions.”

Masog was nominated for this respected award by her co-worker, Ginger Ebarb. “Shelley is fully invested and works tirelessly to keep our system relevant in a challenging, ever-changing world”, said Ebarb, Admin Assistant for the Webster Parish Libraries. “She is a valued team member and a huge asset to the Webster Parish Library System, but her proven abilities and commitment as a librarian reach far beyond our parish making her an asset to everyone connected to the library community.” The LLA Librarian of the Year award is given annually to a library professional who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing the role of libraries in Louisiana. Shelley Masog was selected for her outstanding contributions to the library system and Webster parish residents.

Masog was honored at the Louisiana Library Association Annual Conference held in Baton Rouge from March 20th to 22nd, where she was recognized alongside peers and leaders in the library profession. This award not only celebrated her individual accomplishments but also highlighted the exceptional work being done at Webster Parish Library to serve its community.

A boil advisory issued by The City of Minden has been lifted for the customers on the 400-500 blocks of Broadway.

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

March 28-29

Lakeside/Sibley Reunion. 6-8 p.m. Friday for Meet and Greet. Saturday catered meal, music and reunion program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

March 29

Sibley Volunteer Fire Department, 46th Annual Lake Bistineau Fishing Tournament.

Election Day

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.

April 3

2 p.m. Springhill Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.

April 5

8 a.m. until noon – Help prep the Miller Quarters Park in Minden for upcoming Tartan Festival.

April 8

1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Doyline Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.

April 9

8 a.m.until noon – Minden, City-Wide Clean Up Day. Then, let’s CELEBRATE! After all that hard work, we’re throwing a Thank You After-Party & Awards Ceremony at Miller Quarters Park on April 9 at Noon. Enjoy music, food, games, and FUN as we honor your efforts!

Awards will be given for: Most Spirited Team, Largest Team, Most Litter Collected. Businesses & Organizations, get a team together and Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AAAAA2CABFB6-55632417-2025#/

2 p.m. Minden Branch of Webster Parish Libraries. Pysanky Egg Classes. Make your own Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Supplies limited. Adults or teens must register through WPL app, call branch manager or Shelley at 318-371-3080 X 142.

April 12

8:25 a.m. Phillips 5K, a benefit run for Phillip’s Cottage, Minden. Tickets: run signup.com/Race/LA/Minden/PhillipSCottageK.

10 a.m. 23rd annual Scottish Tartan Festival, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. scottishtartanfestival.com.

11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Community Easter Extravaganza, Springhill City Park, N. Main St., Springhill. Sponsored by St. Rest Baptist Church. Egg hunt, food, picture with Easter Bunny, bike give-away.

7 p.m. Piney Woods Jamboree, CAC building, Springhill. Jack Daniels Family.

April 14

5:30 p.m. Doors open for Night at the Museum, Minden. Museum Director Jessica Gorman shares story of a letter and highlight the importance of preserving an sharing old letters, photos and documents. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Pot luck snacks and desserts. Seating is limited.

April 17

7 p.m. Living Lord’s Supper, living dramatization, First Methodist Church, Minden, 903 Broadway. No cost admission. Public is invited.

April 29

10 a.m. until 2 p.m.,Greater Minden Chamber Job Fair and Resource Expo 2025. Minden Civic Center. There is no charge for a business or resource provider to participate. There are a limited number of spots available. Please respond no later than Thursday, April 24. Spots are first come, first serve. Contact the chamber at 318-377-4240 or info@mindenchamber.com . Event is in partnership with Coordinating & Development Corporation, City of Minden, Webster Parish Schools, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College and Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Doyline found itself on the short end of an unlucky number Wednesday, falling 13-0 to the Haughton Bucs.

Haughton  used four singles in the bottom of the second to grab a 1-0 lead, then scored five more in the bottom of the third.

Landon Rolland earned the win for Haughton, giving up two hits over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Noah Spears took the loss for Doyline.

Ayden Moreno-Taule, James Dodge, Dario Galvez, and Jonas Florence each collected one hit for the Panthers.

Drake Cooper went two-for-two to lead the Bucs.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)

The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court, Judge Doug Stinson, Monday, March 31:

ALBRITTON, JR., KOJIE D.

99553 Simple Burglary

AMEY, BRITTNEY MYCHELL

99529 Unauthorized Entry Of A Place Of Business

BABLES, TERESA

99414A-CT.1 Simple Escape

99414A-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

99414A-CT.3 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

BAGGETT, MARCUS LAMON

98860-CT.1 Vehicular Homicide

98860-CT.2 First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring

BAKER, DARREN DUANE

99543A Simple Burglary

BANKS, ASHLEY FERRELL

99264 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

BIRDEN, III, JAMES

99414B Obstruction Of Justice

Please make sure forfeiture of 1,877.00 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BLACK, TORRANCE ARDELL

98636 Forgery

98636A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

BLACK, TORRANCE ARDELL

98636 Forgery

98636A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

Restitution owed per the report in the amount of $605.44, plus $90.82 fee = $696.26 total

BRIDGES, JUSTIN

99545-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS

99545-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS

99545-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS

99545-CT.4 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

Please make forfeiture of 2012 Volkswagen, 2009 Nissan Titan and $1,080.00 in US Currency part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BROWN, KATHLEEN NICOLE

99133 Simple Battery

OC 2/3

BROWN, KATHLEEN NICOLE

T019824 Speeding 11-15 MPH

CASTILLO, ERNESTO

99121 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

COLLINS, DONALD RAY

T022125 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

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

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

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979B-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98979B-CT.2 Attempted Simple Escape

98979B-CT.3 Attempted Aggravated Escape

98979B-CT.4 Second Degree Battery

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98979A-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98979A-CT.2 Simple Battery

98979A-CT.3 Resisting An Officer

DANCE, SARAH FAYE

98201 Ct. 1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

98201 Ct. 2 Simple Battery

DANIELS, YOLANDA RENEE

INCOMING Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault

DAVIS, ASEAN LAWENDELL

99455 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

DAVIS, SHEENA

99008 Exploitation of the Infirmed

DILLARD, SHIQUIL

99433 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

EASON, RANDALL DEAN

99448 Simple Assault

EDWARDS, NATASHA DENISE

99442 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

FARRAR CALLENDER, AMANDA

98877 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98877 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

FARRELL, CRYSTAL

99451 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

FLOURNOY, JR, DAVID

INCOMING Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms

FRAZIER, KAYLA S

98730 Simple Battery

FRAZIER, KAYLA S

T080922 Speeding 16-24 MPH

FRAZIER, KAYLA S

T102824 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

T102824A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T102824B Switched License Plates

FRAZIER, WILLIAM MATTHEW

INCOMING Insurance Fraud

GAGE, TAMEIKA

99391 Resisting An Officer

GALLMAN, LANDON MARTIN

99476-CT.1 Misdemeanor Carnal Knowledge Of A Juvenile

99476-CT.2 Contributing To The Delinquency Of Juveniles

GAMBLE, JR., HILLERY

99562A-CT.1 Cruelty To Juveniles

99562A-CT.2 Cruelty To Juveniles

GARCIE, TRICIA MICHELLE

96240 Theft Under $1,000.00

Restitution owed to Sams Eatery $729.00, plus $109.35 fee = $838.35 total

GARCIE, TRICIA MICHELLE

97650- Ct. 1 Theft Under $1,000.00

97650 CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000.00

Restitution owed to Cypress Water System- $648.08, plus $97.21 fee = $745.29 total

GARCIE, TRICIA MICHELLE

T004224 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T004224A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

A For Further Disposition WPSD

GARMANY, CHANEY MARTIN

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

GARMANY, CHANEY MARTIN

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

GARMANY, CHANEY MARTIN

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

GRIGSBY, CRYSTAL

99326 Ct.1 Unlawful Ownership of Dangerous Dog

99326 Ct. 2 Unlawful Ownership of Dangerous Dog

GRIM, TIMOTHY MIGUEL

97353 Disturbing The Peace

GRIM, TIMOTHY MIGUEL

97668 False Imprisonment

97668 Aggravated Assault

GRIM, TIMOTHY MIGUEL

99437 Aggravated Assault Upon a Peace Officer

HALL, CANDACE M.

99449 Simple Burglary

Restitution owed to the victim- $870.00, plus $130.50 fee = $1,000.50 total

HOLLINGSWORTH, JEGERWICK

99414-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

99414-CT.2 Principal To Principal To Simple Escape

99414-CT.3 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

99414-CT.4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

Please make sure forfeiture of $1,526.00 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

HOLLINGSWORTH, JEGERWICK

99414-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

99414-CT.2 Principal To Principal To Simple Escape

99414-CT.3 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

99414-CT.4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (Twenty-Eight Grams Or More)

Please make sure forfeiture of $1,526.00 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

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

IRBY, TOMMI JO

98460A-CT.1 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98460A-CT.2 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

98460A-CT.3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense

JACKSON, KEITH DEWAYNE

99357 Illegal Discharge Of A Firearm – Crime Of Violence / Uniform Cds Law

JACKSON, RODNEY KARL

99346-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

99346-CT.2 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

JACKSON, TREY KAELIN

99386 Reckless Operation of a Vehicle

JEFFERSON, DEKAVIOUS DAMON

98238 Cyberstalking

JOHNSON, SARAH RUBY

INCOMING First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring

INCOMING First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring

JONES, DEVON

99554 Terrorizing

JONES, JACOB D

99406 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

JONES, LAGREETA LEE

98397 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98397 CT. 2 Resisting An Officer

98397 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

98397 CT. 4 Improper Driving On A One-Way Roadway

98397 CT. 5 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JONES, TORRENCE DONNELL

98773 Unauthorized use of a Movable less than $1,000

KEMP, DESHUNDRA T

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

98811-CT.2 Forgery

Restitution owed to the victim on Count 1 – $4,353.00 + $652.95 fee = $5,005.95 A Status Hearing WPSD

KING, JERRY LEE

99312 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

99312 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

LARD, TIKEYAH HAY

98169 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense

LEE, JAQUAN LEKEL

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

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

99093-CT.3 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

LIBERTO, JOAN WEBB

99456 Theft Under $1,000.00

MAGEE, LORI C

99451 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

MALHAM, JOSHUA W

99556 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

MARKRAY, DERRIAN

99552 Second Degree Battery

MARTIN, CARLTON LEE

99060 Simple Battery

MARTIN, MICHAEL SHANE

99060A Simple Battery

MILLER, SAMUEL CODY

99550 Violation Of Protective Order

MONTGOMERY, CRYSTAL

99433 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

MOORE, DEMARCUS JERICHO

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

99054 CT. 2 Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids

99054 CT. 3 Following Too Closely

MOORE, JAMICA

99530 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

99530A-CT.1 Simple Battery

99530A-CT.2 Simple Battery

NUTT, TERI WALKER

99495A Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

ODOM, ALEX TARENZO

99425 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

PACHUCA, ANDRES

98918-CT.1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98918-CT.2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

PALMER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM

99449 Simple Burglary

Restitution owed to the victim- $870.00, plus $130.50 fee = $1,000.50 total

PERRYMAN, JUSTIN W.

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

POWELL, GARRARD ALLEN

95936 Cruelty To Juveniles

PREUETT, BARRY

99458 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

RATLING, KERIKIMERON J

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

INCOMING Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

RICHARDSON, RILEY COLE

98676 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

SHINE, MERNARD L.

99495 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

SIMPSON, LINDSAY A.

99427 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

99427 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

SIMS, MARLICIA W.

99538 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

SIMS, JR., MARTIN WAYNE

99555 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

Please make forfeiture of firearm part of any sentencing/plea agreement

SMITH, TADARION

99098 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

99098 Ct. 2 Theft Under $1,000.00

STRIPLIN, TREASURE VARLEACE

99565 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

TARNO, MICHAEL ANDREW

99565 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

TATE, CORA MICHELLE

99562 Cruelty To Juveniles

TAYLOR, JASON ARTHUR

99560 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

TAYLOR, JASON ARTHUR

T161416 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T161316 Operating a Vehicle with an Unlit License Plate

THOMPSON, DARLA K

95936 Cruelty To Juveniles

THOMPSON, RODNEY DWAYNE

96726 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

WEST, DANA MARIE

99337 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

WILLIS, TROY LAWRENCE

99450 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

ZUBER, JENNIFER M.

99470 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of March 21 through March 27. Civil suits are public record.

March 21

Wilbert Wesley Brooks, succession under $125K.

Kim Yolandris Doyle vs. Rodney O’Neal Doyle, divorce.

Clintonnisha Villo, Pamela Goessman vs. Collin McKenzie, Jason McKenzie, Indian Creek Construction, damages.

Gibsland Bank & Trust vs. Wingfield Heating & Air LLC, Gregory Dale Wingfield, monies due.

Lauren Thomas vs. Matthew Thomas, protective order.

March 24

Rental Access LLC vs. Kevin L. Jackson, monies due.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Wendy Ervin, monies due.

Esther Renee Abdelkader, Marlaysha Renne Colvin vs. Melanie L. Seney, damages.

March 25

Larry Jackson Blalock, succession over $125K.

Kenneth Lane McClung Sr., succession over $125K.

March 26

Andrea Vina vs. Sidney Eason, protective order.

Carter Federal Credit Union vs. Ronald C. Edwards, monies due.

Republic Finance LLC vs. Joel A. Garcia, judgment executory & garnishment.

Lacy Lemaire, Ashley Lemaire vs. Michael Tarno, Trasure Tarno, custody.

Marcus D. Haynes vs. Danicka K. Thomas, divorce.

Passion Jenkins, Alvin Cook vs. Coley Thomas Smith Jr., Whitestone Transportation LLC, damages.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Kathie Lolley, executory process.

Barbara Parker vs. Advanced Emergency Medical Services LLC, Gary Jones, damages.

March 27

Rita Faye Pierce Farmer, succession over $125K.

Margaret Joan Blake Rotach, succession under $125K.

Robert Warren Lawrence, independent executor of the estate of Rita Faye Pierce Farmer vs. Clayton Brandt Strother, William Daman Strother, protective order.

Marissa L. Parnell vs. Jordan Daniel Tomlinson, protective order.

Maurico D. Murphy, 35, 1200 block Shreveport Rd., Minden: arrested March 25 by Minden PD for theft. Bond set $500.

Kendrick Roshaud Harris, 42, 500 block Joel St., Minden: arrested March 27 by Minden PD on four active warrants, resisting an officer. Bond set $750.

Charles Luis Mitchell, 35, 1400 block Cynthia Lane, Bossier City: arrested March 27 by Minden PD for remaining after being forbidden. Bond set $750.

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.

Joan Hopkins Grigsby

April 2, 1937 — March 25, 2025

Minden, La.

Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden.

James Kenneth Fryar

November 10, 1941 — March 27, 2025

Minden, La.

Visitation: 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025, First Baptist Church West Chapel, Minden.

Funeral service: 2 p.m., immediately following visitation.

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

Alva Burdick Franks

October 28, 1940 – January 29, 2025

Batesville, Ark., formerly of Minden, La.

Visitation: 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, Reception Room, First Baptist Church, Minden.

Memorial service: 2 p.m., First Baptist Church West Chapel, Minden, La.

Burial: later date, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Michael D. Prince

March 22, 2025

Heflin, La.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, Church of the Cross, Haughton, La.

Jimmie Browning Maynor

December 12, 1930  –  March 18, 2025

Sarepta, La.

Visitation: Noon until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, Old Sarepta Baptist Church, Sarepta.

Graveside to follow at church cemetery.

Margaret Elaine Stonecipher

September 5, 1934  –  March 25, 2025

Springhill, La.

Memorial visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

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.)

By Shannon Wright

Fire Protection District No. 2 (Sibley) voters will have a tax renewal on their ballots in the March 29 parish-wide election.

This encompasses the rural areas of Sibley, and they are the ones who will see this on their ballots.

“We need to keep our fire ratings down,” said Fire District No. 2 President, Harold Holley. “If this is not voted in again then the people’s insurance will immediately go up.”

Every part of Louisiana has a fire rating which is based on how safe an area is – how close emergency services are and access to equipment and personnel.

Fire ratings are based on a scale of 1-10. The higher the number, the worse the rating.

Manpower is the most significant factor to the rating in a rural area because they depend on volunteers. How many volunteers respond to each call and how quickly they respond are factored into the rating.

As of now the fire rating for this area is 5. If the tax is not renewed, that rating will go up which will substantially increase the insurance premiums for every citizen within the area.

Money received from the tax is used to pay the Sibley Volunteer Fire Department to service these areas.

The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is 4:30 p.m. March 28. Request an absentee ballot online through the Voter Portal or in writing through the Registrar of Voters Office.

On election day, March 29, the polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

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DOTD advises motorists that the nightly interstate closures for I-20 at the LA 531 interchange in Webster Parish have been revised. The night of March 26 has been canceled. The nights of March 27-29 are still scheduled to take place.

Additionally, interstate closures for the nights of March 31-April 4 have been added. Traffic on I-20 will be detoured via the on and off-ramps at the LA 531 interchange.

These closures are necessary to allow the contractor to safely demolish the old bridge and swap traffic over to the newly constructed overpass.

Further updates may be necessary depending on weather conditions. We appreciate your patience while these operations are underway.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

* Information provided by the National Weather Service.

By Jessica Gorman

In December 1911, while campaigning for U.S. Senate, Governor J. Y. Sanders paid a visit to Webster Parish. His itinerary included appearances at Cotton Valley, Shongaloo, Yellow Pine, Doyline, Minden, and Dubberly.

Governor Sanders arrived on Thursday, December 14^th and began his tour of the parish at Cotton Valley. There, he spoke to a crowd gathered at the high school and spent the night in the home of Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Keith.

Friday morning, he and his entourage climbed aboard a locomotive owned by the Porter-Wadley Lumber Company to travel to Shongaloo along the Dorcheat Valley Railroad. This trip left enough of an impression on newspaperman J. P. Kent that he related the story in the December 22^nd edition of the Minden Democrat.

Accompanying Governor Sanders aboard the locomotive were District Judge John N. Sandlin, District Attorney Thomas W. Robertson, Clerk of the District Court J. H. Tillman, and Minden Street Commissioner Captain J. J. Cahill. Limited space forced Tillman and Cahill to ride in the coal bunker.

It was suggested that the engineer must have seen an opportunity to impresss his important passengers and so, he set off for Shongaloo at a higher-than-normal rate of speed. Compounded by the fact that this particular railroad had not been built so as to avoid hills and the muddy conditions caused by a recent bout of rainy weather, the group was not impressed.

Kent described the trip as follows:

“On this particular morning when this little locomotive would mount one of these long hills and start on the down grade into the valley below one had that peculiar sensation as if being rolled off of the steep roof of a two-story building.”

As they raced along the track, up and down the hills, the governor let his displeasure be known telling the engineer “he would rather not go at all…if he had to go at the pace we were then going.” The district attorney followed suit saying  “he thought there was a law somewhere against a locomotive running over 60 miles an hour on a rainy day on a slick track and over a soft road bed.”

Upon their safe arrival at Shongaloo, Governor Sanders spoke to the group gathered there. Whether or not it was the plan from the start is not known, but they did not make a return trip aboard the locomotive. Instead, they traveled to Sarepta before continuing on to the governor’s scheduled appearance in Yellow Pine that evening.

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

We are currently in the season of Lent, leading up to Good Friday and Easter services. If your church or non-profit organization is planning events and services for the Lenten and Easter season, please email information to wpjnewsla@gmail.com and we will add it to a special calendar. Thank you!

April 17

7 p.m. Living Lord’s Supper, living dramatization, First Methodist Church, Minden, 903 Broadway. No cost admission. Public is invited.

As National Nutrition month comes to a close, it’s a great time to keep prioritizing healthier snack choices. If you’re looking for low-calorie snacks and prefer to skip the added cost of convenience, here are some simple options you can prepare on your own. These 100- to 200-calorie ideas will help you save money, cut down on waste, and keep you feeling satisfied for longer.

1. Skim milk latte (8oz.): 85 calories

2. Low-fat cottage cheese (4oz.) with 2 canned pear halves (in own juice): 80 calories

3. Air-popped popcorn (3 cups or 1 oz.): 95 calories

4. Graham crackers (8 small rectangles or 2 full squares): 100 calories

5. Thin pretzel sticks (48 sticks or 1 oz.): 100 calories

6. Celery (5 pieces) with peanut butter (1 Tbsp): 100 calories

7. Unsweetened applesauce (1 cup): 100 calories

8. Apple (small) with low-fat cheese (2 oz.): 150 calories

9. Baby carrots (10) with hummus (1/4 cup): 150 calories

10. Peanuts (a handful or 1 oz.): 175 calories

11. Raw or toasted almonds (23 whole or 1 oz.): 170 calories

12. Walnuts (14 halves or 1 oz.): 190 calories

13. Pecans (20 halves or 1 oz.): 200 calories

14. Low-fat yogurt (6 oz.): 175 calories (or less)

15. Tortilla chips (12 chips or 1 oz.) with salsa (1/2 cup): 175 calories

16. Whole wheat crackers (10) with peanut butter (1/2 Tbsp): 175 calories

17. Raisins (50 or about 1 oz.): 85 calories

(Shakera Williams, M.P.H. is Assistant Nutrition Extension Agent- FCS for Webster/Claiborne parishes. Contact her at (318) 371-1371. LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.)