The Greater Minden Chamber is proud to host the inaugural Leading Legacies: A Women in Business Event on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Minden Civic Center. This empowering event will bring together women in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship for a day of inspiration, networking, and recognition. This event will be presented by our Visionary Sponsor: Catherine C. Hunt Realtor, LaState Realty, LLC.

Held just before Mother’s Day, Leading Legacies will celebrate the impact of women in our community while providing valuable insights on professional and personal growth. Attendees will engage in dynamic panel discussions, interactive workshops, and hear from a powerful keynote speaker.

Event Highlights:

Keynote Speaker: Lauren Haydel, owner of Fleurty Girl

Engaging Panels & Discussions:

How to Lead with Confidence

The Art of Saying No: Boundaries for a Healthier Work-Life Balance

Invest in Yourself: Navigating Women’s Health Struggles

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Overcoming Barriers in Male-Dominated Industries

The Juggle is Real: Balancing Career, Family & Self-Care

Collaboration Over Competition: Lifting Each Other Up in Business

Why Attend?

This event is designed for female professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders looking to elevate their careers, build meaningful connections, and gain insights from accomplished women in business.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Businesses and organizations can showcase their commitment to empowering women through exclusive sponsorship opportunities, including Trailblazer Sponsor, Empowerment Sponsor, and more. Sponsors will receive brand exposure, networking opportunities, and recognition throughout the event.

Register Today!

Don’t miss this inspiring event! Tickets and sponsorships are available now. For more information and to register, visit Leading Legacies: A Women in Business Event or contact Katie Tippen at info@mindenchamber.com.

 

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Lucy Ann Moore Quaid

June 4, 1935 – April 6, 2025

Minden, La.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

Burial: Minden Cemetery.

Joye Dumas O’Bier

November 22, 1942  –  April 4, 2025

Springhill, La.

Gathering for friends and family: 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Visitation: 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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By Pat Culverhouse

Two separate confrontations on Friday, one between a mother and daughter and another involving dating partners, have a pair of women charged with domestic violence.

In the first incident, 22-year-old Carnesha J. Jenkins of Shreveport was arrested by Webster Parish deputies just before 5 a.m. for aggravated battery and aggravated battery of a dating partner. Jenkins allegedly kicked her victim and then attempted to stab him during a confrontation inside a vehicle.

According to reports, deputies were dispatched to investigate a vehicle in a ditch in the 500 block of South Main in Sibley. Upon arrival, the officers reportedly found Jenkins and an unidentified male arguing inside the vehicle.

A witness, reportedly the driver, told officers Jenkins and another passenger in the vehicle were arguing when she allegedly began kicking the victim in the face. During the altercation, Jenkins allegedly pulled a knife and threatened to stab the victim.

Deputies reportedly observed a cut on the victim’s hand and several stab-type cuts to the vehicle seat. The witness reportedly received a stab wound to his forearm before he managed to exit the vehicle.

Jenkins reportedly is being held in the parish jail. No bond has been set.

In a separate incident Friday, deputies arrested 24-year-old Arianna Brooke Rogers at her Sarepta residence just after 2:15 p.m. for allegedly physically and verbally assaulting her mother.

Deputies learned when the victim arrived home Thursday evening, Rogers allegedly began cursing and threatening her, continuing to do so throughout the night. The following morning, Rogers allegedly began throwing household items which struck her mother.

According to reports, Rogers had broken the bedroom door off its frame and was throwing stools and kitchen chairs when deputies first arrived on the scene. Rogers reportedly cursed deputies as she was arrested and continued to do so as she was being transported to jail.

Rogers reportedly is charged with domestic abuse battery and is being held in the parish jail under a $5,000 bond.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

Minden City Council took the next step toward building a two million gallon ground storage tank project to ensure more water is available for City of Minden residents.

it’s about a $3.4 million job, and the council voted unanimously to advertise for bids Monday during its regular monthly meeting.

The tank will be around 35-feet tall, round and built on-site.

“It’s about a year-long project,” Public Works Director Tyler Wallace said in a previous interview.

He explained citizens use about 2.5 to 3 million gallons of water per day. “If something catastrophic happens, we could last a day with this new tank. If something happened today, we’d last a half a day.”

Minden Mayor Nick Cox said the project will not cost the residents any money.

“It is a state capital outlay project,” he said. “We were awarded 100 percent of the funds.”

In other business, the council voted unanimously for the following items:

• Adopt resolution authorizing credit card signatory power to Minden Main Street/Economic Development Director Sarah Overall.

• Adopt resolution authorizing signatory authority to Mayor Cox to fulfill all requirements to submit Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) application.

• Adopt resolution authorizing Mayor Cox to execute a contract for LCDBG administrative services.

• Adopt resolution authorizing Mayor Cox to execute a contract for LCDBG engineering services.

• Adopt resolution declaring 10 office chairs as surplus and fixing terms of sale.

• Authority for Mayor Cox to enter into an agreement with Synergy Sports for overall project costs to Recreation Complex, not to exceed $10,000,000.

• Authority for Mayor Cox to negotiate a funding agreement and a development agreement with Synergy Sports.

• Decommissioning and leveling of the dilapidated structures located on 3 acres on Recreation Drive.

• Budget/Financial report for February 2025.

• Fire reports for March 2025.

• Police report for February 2025.

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By Marilyn Miller

“If we get prepared for something…the plan is to never have to face it,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox, introducing a seminar for area churches entitled “Developing a Church Security Team” on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

“Our goal is to make our reputation — ‘The City of Minden doesn’t play’ – don’t bring your drama to us, because we are not playing around…we won’t tolerate it when it comes to the safety of our citizens,” Mayor Cox told a crowd of nearly 100 people gathered in the Minden Civic Center auditorium.

“That’s the way we want our churches to be – don’t bring your garbage to us, because we are prepared. We want to be people who are prepared. We believe that we are going to be okay…but we also don’t want to stick our heads in the sand and pretend that nothing will ever go wrong.” He then introduced Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver, featured speaker.

Prior to his presentation, Chief McIver thanked the vendors who set up booths which spotlighted security products. He also thanked Webster Parish District Attorney Schyler Marvin for hosting a meal for the attendees.

“This (seminar) is something that I’ve had on my heart…since back in ’22…because I see the importance of churches, even businesses today, recognizing the evil that’s out there…all it takes is for somebody to have a bad day, somebody to get their feelings hurt, it doesn’t take much at all. Or it can take somebody who is planning something,” said Chief McIver.

The chief’s talk was subdivided into the categories of Equipment, Training, Plans, Strategic Team Placement, and Recruiting Team Members.

EQUIPMENT. He opened briefly talking about firearms, explaining that his officers all carry the same firearms, which allows them to share magazines and ammunition, etc. “It’s something to consider tactically,” he advised. Being familiar with that firearm is key. And having a good holster is vitally important.

Cameras are of major importance today. Not only are they important in preventing a crime, they help solve crimes. The church security team members should be able to view “all the way around the building.” Interior cameras are also advised. Along with cameras, the church should have a monitor, and someone to view it during all church activities.

Other vital equipment includes two-way radios with ear-pieces, flashlights, first aid & medical kits, AEDs (defibrillators), handcuffs or flex cuffs, food (Gatorade, MREs), and medical personnel within the church.

TRAINING. “Every bullet that leaves your gun, you are responsible for,” Chief McIver said. Training once a year with your firearm is probably not enough. Take every opportunity. “The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office has offered firearms training with the churches. They have a really nice range and good instructors,” the chief said.

Training in “weapons retention” is vital. “You should be trained to know how to retain your firearm,” he said, offering assistance from his Defensive Tactics instructors. Team members should know how to properly take down a person, handcuff that person, and escort them out. Run through scenarios at church.

“We try to make a difference in preventable deaths,” Chief McIver said. Two of his officers then showed the audience how to 1) stop bleeding through the use of a tourniquet; and 2) how to pack a wound (please purchase wound-packing kits from reputable manufacturers).

“Twenty years ago we didn’t have to worry about all this…but we are here now,” Chief McIver said.

PLANS. Have an evacuation plan in your church. Make your facility blueprints available to the police quickly. Have an emergency contact person. Everyone on the team should know the address of the church. Each team member should have an identifier. The armband works the best. Plan to implement a hit-the-ground scenario in case of an active shooter.

STRATEGIC TEAM PLACEMENT. Have a minimum of two security people at the front door to vet people. Some red flags are a blank stare or a trench coat. Have team members scattered strategically around the facilities with two-way radios and earpieces.

RECRUITING TEAM MEMBERS. All of your team members don’t have to be retired law enforcement or military. Use them, and use anyone who is willing to become proficient with a firearm. And anyone can be trained to watch the monitor. The minimum size of your team should be 3 to 5 members.

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Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 54.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

* Information provided by the National Weather Service.

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From 8 a.m.until noon Wednesday, come participate in City-Wide Clean Up Day. A celebration will follow, by 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#/

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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.

April 18

CANCELED: 6:30 p.m., “A Picture of Calvary” Easter play. Pine Grove Methodist Church, 4549 Lewisville Rd., Minden. This is an Easter play that will take you back in time, back over 2,000 years to the foot of an old rugged cross. We invite you join us for this extremely moving presentation of the gospel.

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One of the key cogs in the wheel of success of the 2024-25 Minden Crimson Tide basketball team will take his play to the next level after signing a commitment with a near-by junior college.

Darnell Morris, a 6’4” forward/center has signed to play at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City. He was one of the key elements in the Tide’s march to its first LHSAA state championship tourney since 2021.

Minden finished the season with a 22-4 record after losing to district rival Bossier High in the state semis. Morris was the Tide’s leading scorer with 15 points and collected 11 rebounds in that game.

During his senior campaign, Morris averaged 13.6 points and eight rebounds per game. He also had 3.1 assists per game, 2.6 steals per game and averaged just over one block per game.

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Minden 3, North Webster 2

Hudson Brown’s sixth inning single delivered the game winning run as the Minden Crimson Tide squeaked past North Webster 3-2 Friday.

Minden’s Bryson Ranger and North Webster’s Tyler Brown had been engaged in a pitcher’s duel after seeing the score tied 2-2 since the third inning.

Ranger’s RBI fielder’s choice put the Tide up early, but the Knights claimed a 2-1 lead in the second when a Cayden Bernard sacrifice fly and a Preston Ingle single each scored a run.

Landyn Huddleston drove in the tying run in the third with a sacrifice fly.

Ranger allowed 10 hits over six innings, stuck out six and walked three to get the win.  Landon Brewer collected the save. In the loss, Brown gave up two earned runs on four hits while  striking out two and walking one.

Hudson Brown, Topher Wilson, Keegan Pope, and Bray Winston each had one hit for Minden. Tyler Brown and Woodall picked up two hits each for North Webster.

Minden’s Lady Crimson Tiders raced to a double digit softball win over the North Webster Lady Knights Thursday, but their baseball male counterparts found the going tough in a double digit loss to North DeSoto.

Lady Tiders 17, North Webster 3

Minden scored nine runs in the first inning and tacked on eight more in the top of the fourth to score the runaway win.

Lindsay Ryan earned the win for the Lady Tiders, giving up four hits and three runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking none. Emma Newsom absorbed the loss for North Webster.

Leigha Kennon Gilbert and Tatum Oliver had one hit apiece and each had three RBI in the win. Lizzie Balkom, and Charli Flournoy also had one hit for the Lady Tiders. Minden had eight walks in the game.

Newsom, Adryana White, Kerianne Allen, and J’Siyah Bell each collected one hit for North Webster.

North DeSoto 17, Minden 2

North DeSoto scored 10 runs in the fourth inning to quickly erase a temporary 2-1 Minden lead enroute to the win.

Big blow in the fourth for the Griffins was a two-run home run to center by Miller Warren. North DeSoto followed that with six runs on three hits in the fifth

Braden Jones was the winning pitcher, giving up six hits over five innings, striking out eight and walking two. Jaxon Smith took the loss for Minden.

Landon Brewer went two-for-three to lead the Tide and Brewer and Hudson Brown produced RBI hits.

North DeSoto connected for 18 hits in the game. Reni Mason and Cole Cory had three hits each and Warren had two hits and three RBI.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)

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Both Lakeside diamond teams picked up wins Thursday, with the Lady Warriors downing Choudrant while the Warrior nine got past a pesky Red River team.

Lady Warriors 9, Choudrant 1

Teal Austin drove in four runs on four hits, including a two-run home run and Emily Jones added a two-run homer to lead Lakeside.

A single by Austin put Lakeside on the board in the top of the first, and Jones’ homer added to the score in the top of the third.

McKenna Chreene earned the win for the Lady Warriors, going the distance while giving up five hits and striking out eight.

Lakeside Varsity Warriors totaled 11 hits in the game with Raleah Harris and Chreene joining Austin in collecting multiple hits.

Lakeside 6, Red River 4

Jon Jon Dick collected three hits in four at bats to help lead Lakeside to the win. The Warriors broke out of  a 4-4 tie in the top of the fifth inning for the winning margin.

Lakeside got on the board first when Gage Williams singled, scoring one run, but Red River came right back to take a 3-1 lead on a Mike Murphy two-run triple and a sacrifice fly.

A single by Dick and a Drake Chreene RBI groundout pushed the Warriors back into the lead in the third, before Red River came back to tie it at four.

Peyton Gray earned the win for Lakeside, going the distance and giving up eight hits while striking out two and walking one. Dickey took the loss for Red River.

Williams provided pop for Lakeside Varsity Warriors with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Murphy had two hits for Red River.

A walk-off win in game one got the Lakeside Warriors strolling on their way to a doubleheader sweep over Red River’s Bulldogs Friday at Sibley.

Lakeside 10, Red River 9

JonJon Dick’s RBI single and a Bulldogs error helped the Warriors overcome a 9-8 deficit in the bottom of the seventh to claim the win.

Lakeside opened the scoring in the bottom of the first when Drake Chreene singled, scoring one run. The Warriors added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Peyton Gray singled, Gage Williams walked, and a passed ball accounted for the scoring.

Red River grabbed the lead in the top of the sixth inning on Hunter Tingle’s solo home run and a Lakeside error.

Williams went the distance to earn the win for Lakeside,  allowing 11 hits and nine runs (three earned),  striking out five and walking two. Aston Hester took the loss for Red River.

Lakeside had 13 hits in the game led by Noah Redding and Gray with three each. Eli Campbell had two hits and three RBI and Dick had two hits.

Blake Bown led the Bulldogs with four hits in four at bats. Luke Williamson had two hits and two runs batted in. Tingle and Jax Hearold each collected multiple hits for Red River.

Lakeside 12, Red River 2

Things were a little easier for the Warriors in taking the nightcap to complete the sweep.

Lakeside took the lead in the bottom of the second inning on Maddox Cascio’s RBI groundout and a Noah Redding sacrifice fly.

Five runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth inning put the game on ice for the Warriors. Walks to Jon Jon Dick and Gage Williams, a sacrifice fly and  Eli Campbell’s two-RBI single accounted for the scores.

Campbell surrendered four hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings to claim the win for Lakeside. Jax Hearold took the loss.

Campbell went two-for-two at the plate to lead Lakeside  and Dick, Campbell, Redding, and Williams each had two RBI in the win. Dick stole four bases in the game.

John Dickey, Murphy, Bown, and Luke Williamson each collected one hit for Red River.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: soup, cereal, powdered milk, pasta, biscuit mix 

Household goods:  queen sheets, towels & washcloths, pots & pans
Clothing: men’s shoes 
Thank you for supporting UCAP!

UCAP is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 204 Miller Street, Minden, for food, utility and rent assistance. Clothing is dispersed on Wednesdays only.

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Glenbrook powered three home runs and out-waited Family Community Christian pitchers for eight walks on the way to an 11-5 win over the Lady Warriors Thursday.

Glenbrook 11, FCC 5

Vivian Still nailed a home run to give the Lady Apaches a 1-0 lead in the first inning, then home runs from Gabi Brown and Hallie Harmon in the top of the fourth got the team back into a 4-3 lead. An M.J. Caldwell two-run homer had put the Lady Warriors ahead 3-1 just one inning earlier.

Glenbrook saw Family Community Christian tie the game at four in the bottom of the fourth, but broke ahead 8-4 on a bases-loaded walk to Gracie Heard followed by a double from Chloe Gregg.

Savannah Mangrum got the win for Glenbrook in relief, giving up three hits and two runs over four innings, striking out one and walking four. Jadyn Hutchinson took the loss for Family Community Christian.

Harmon led Glenbrook two hits in three at bats and Gregg had three RBI.

Still paced the Lady Apaches with three walks in addition to her home run.

Hutchinson led Family Community Christian with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff slot.

Glenbrook 6, Parkway 6

Dakota Howard’s home run in the top of the seventh helped seal a 7-6 Parkway win over the Glenbrook Lady Apaches Friday.

Parkway got off to a quick two-run lead when Madison Menard connected for the first of her two home runs in the game.

Glenbrook came back to take a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the third on singles by Colby Hollis, Gracie Heard, and Chloe Gregg.

Menard’s second homer, a two-run shot in the top of the fifth, gave the Lady Panthers the lead, but Glenbrook tied it at six in the bottom of the sixth when Hollis produced an RBI groundout.

Macee Thompson earned the win in relief for Parkway, going four and one-third innings and giving up only one hit and one unearned run.
Rebecca Mosley took the loss for Glenbrook, going the distance and striking our seven.

Vivian Still and Ellie Earnhardt each collected two hits for Glenbrook and Hollis and Gregg each drove in two runs.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)

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Thursday saw Doyline’s Lady Panthers and Panthers score plenty of runs, but only the Lady Panthers pulled out a win in high scoring games.

Lady Panthers 22, Gibsland-Coleman 2

Savannah Stanley drove in four runs on two hits, including an inside-the-park home run, as the Lady Panthers roared past Gibsland-Coleman’s Lady Bulldogs.

Doyline used a pair of inside-the-parkers to unleash an 18-run explosion in the second inning to safely put the game away. Stanley and Karmadie Bartlett had the home runs, and seven Lady Panther singles pushed runs across.

Gibsland-Coleman had taken a brief lead in the game when Maddison Tillman nailed a two-run homer to center in the top of the first.

Stanley picked up the win for Doyline, giving up two hits and two runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking one. Tillman took the loss for Gibsland-Coleman.

Doyline piled up 15 hits in the game, led by Sarah Gill led with three hits in four at bats. Raelynn Pease, Bartlett, and Lani Gates each collected multiple hits for the Lady Panthers.

Tillman and Ariel Jenkins each had a one-for-two day to lead the Lady Bulldogs.

Castor 13, Doyline 12

Doyline’s baseball Panthers couldn’t hold on to a seven run lead and fell to the Tigers Thursday. Although the Tigers came out on top, Doyline collected 10 hits to Castor’s five.

Thanks to three singles, the Panthers jumped off to an early first-inning lead, then pushed across five runs on five hits in the top of the fourth. Runs scored when Noah Spears doubled, followed by singles from Jonas Florence, Dario Galvez  and Kenneth Anderson.

Castor scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning, with a double from Zach Boyler bringing in two. The Tigers then tied the game in the bottom of the fifth on a single off the bat of Levi Joyner.

That tie was broken in the bottom of the sixth when Dakota Rayer tripled to drive in two and Kyler Austin produced an RBI single to make it 12-9, but the Panthers came back again to tie it in the top of the seventh thanks to singles by Florence and Zach Normand and a fielder’s choice by Galvez.

Joyner earned the win for Castor in relief of starter Logan Mitchell. The hurler gave up two hits and three runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Galvez took the loss for Doyline in relief of starter Normand.

Florence led Doyline with three hits and three runs batted in and Galvez collected two hits. Rayer led Castor with two hits in three at bats.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)

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The Minden Lions Club thanks Hilton Wells, M.A., CEPC, community engagement and partnership coordinator for Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, for speaking during Thursday’s club meeting.

Wells spoke about the Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988, then press 1) and the VA S.A.V.E. Training program. VA S.A.V.E. is a free, brief online or in-person course that will help others act with care and compassion if they come across a veteran who is experiencing a crisis or having suicidal thoughts. More information about the program is found on the attached flyer.

The Minden Lions Club expresses sincere gratitude to all veterans and thanks them for their service and sacrifices.

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

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. The Lucky Pup Easter Bunny Photos, 217 North Main, Springhill. Egg hunt at 1 p.m.

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 18

1 p.m. Easter egg hunt for all youth, Pine Grove Methodist Church, 4549 Lewisville Rd., Minden.

April 19

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., LaMa Animal Rescue Shelter and Jordan’s Way. Grand Opening and virtual livestream fundraiser. 220 Bennett Rd., Sarepta. Activities, games, field day style races, corn hole tournament, pie eating contest, egg hunt. Free hotdogs and chips. Crawfish available for purchase. Live stream on Facebook.

3-5 p.m., Easter Egg Hunt Fest, Beech Springs Baptist Church. The public is invited.

April 26

11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Furry Friends Fundraiser, Under Dawgs Sports Grill, 605 Main Street, Minden. Percentage of proceeds will be donated to LaMa Animal Rescue to help with vet bills and expenses incurred from Doyline hoarding situation.

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.

May 1

7:30 a.m. Minden Community House. National Day of Prayer with City of Minden. Pray with local leaders.

May 9

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Minden Civic Center. Leading Legacies, a Women in Business Event. Presented by Catherine C. Hunt, realtor, LAState Realty, LLC and Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce.

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Davion Champ, 20, 200 block Lewis Lane, Homer: arrested April 3 by Minden PD on warrants for access device fraud, identity theft. Bond set $15,000.

Jaylon Deaveon Calome, 22, 100 block Gladys Hodge Rd., Homer: arrested April 3 by Minden PD on warrants for access device fraud, identity theft, theft. Bond set #15,000.

Rickey B. Allen, 61, 100 block Stanley, Minden: arrested April 3 by Minden PD on outstanding bench warrants. Bond set $1,000 cash or $20,000 surety.

Dexter Jemaine Mason, 46, 700 block Goodwill St., Minden: arrested April 2 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, careless operation,  possession of CDS Sch. I, introduction of contraband.

Kedonte Kimble, 23, 600 block Marion St., Minden: arrested April 3 by Minden PD for criminal damage to property. Bond set $15,000.

Isaiah Lamont Kemp, 19, 2900 block Goodwill Rd., Minden: arrested April 4 by WPSO for DWI first offense. No bond set.

Jesse Lee Smart, 45, 7400 block Weathertop, Shreveport: arrested April 6 by WPSO on outstanding warrant. No bond set.

Chasion W. Chism, 34, 100 block Timothy Dr., Minden: arrested April 4 by Minden PD for possession of CDS Sch. I (synthetic marijuana), on outstanding bench warrants. Bond set at $2,500.

James Mitchell Caswell, 52, 2100 block Walnut Rd., Springhill: arrested April 4 by Cullen PD for resisting an officer by giving false information, driving under suspension, felon in possession of a firearm, fugitive from Columbia County, AR. Bond set $21,000.

Kaylee Jones, 19, 300 block Reynolds St., Springhill: arrested April 4 by Springhill PD for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines), possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond set $2,501.

Roderick Dantrese Willis, 44, 400 block Patrick St., Minden: arrested April 6 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, speeding, violation of open container law, violation of window tinting. Bond set $1,003.

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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Lucy Ann Moore Quaid

June 4, 1935 – April 6, 2025

Minden, La.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

Burial: Minden Cemetery.

Joye Dumas O’Bier

November 22, 1942  –  April 4, 2025

Springhill, La.

Gathering for friends and family: 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Visitation: 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Marilyn Griffith

May 11, 1942 — April 3, 2025

Minden, La.

Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.

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

Burial: New Ramah Cemetery, Haynesville, La.

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By Pat Culverhouse

Two Minden juveniles sustained injuries when they were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Elm St. and Emerald Dr. Friday night, according to Chief of Police Jared McIver.

A 13-year-old youth sustained serious injuries but was reported in stable condition at last report, while an eight-year-old received minor injuries and reportedly was treated at the scene, the Chief said.

McIver said a group of children reportedly were playing in the street sometime around 8 p.m. when a pickup truck approached. The driver reportedly swerved to the opposite side of the road to avoid hitting one group of children, but struck the two.

According to officers, the driver of the vehicle was tested and no impairment was detected. The driver also was not suspected of speeding at the time of the accident, McIver said.

“This was an unfortunate accident that could have been avoided if the kids had not been playing in the street after dark,” McIver said.

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By Pat Culverhouse

A 29-year-old Sibley resident has been charged with domestic abuse after he allegedly struck his girlfriend during a confrontation at a Country Club Circle residence Wednesday.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said Cameron Romain, who lists a residence in the 400 block of Nursery Rd., has been booked for domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. He reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $50,000 bond.

McIver said the suspect allegedly came to the victim’s residence in the 1200 block of Country Club Cr. shortly before 10:30 p.m. to retrieve a cellphone. Once inside, the suspect reportedly disassembled the lock to a bathroom door where the victim was taking a bath.

While the victim was in the tub, the suspect reportedly struck her on the side of her face with his hat, then hit her on the forehead with his hand. Officers responding to the residence reportedly observed abrasions on the woman’s face, forehead and bottom lip.

Officers learned the victim’s two juvenile children were inside the residence at the time of the physical confrontation.

According to police, Romain left the residence prior to their arrival, but was picked up a short time later in a parking lot off Country Club Circle just after 11 p.m.

Romain reportedly had agreed to enter a rehabilitation facility, and he and the victim reportedly had been shopping for clothes earlier Wednesday. Officers learned Romain had been removed from the program shortly after his arrival due to an altercation with the staff.

Information gathered by officers showed Romain has been previously convicted of domestic abuse battery in 2022 and 2023, and was arrested and charged with the same offense in October, 2024.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Paige Gurgainers

The Minden Recreation Center celebrated “Opening Day” on Tuesday evening, April 1.  

Girls and boys of all ages gathered in team uniforms as they walked from the Recreation Center at the top of the hill down to playing fields where they dispersed anxiously awaiting the first pitch of the 2025 spring season.  

Police Chief Jared McIver, Deputy Chief Tokia Harrison, Minden Mayor Nick Cox and councilmen Buddy Myles and Andy Pendergrass led the way with Fire Chief Brian Williams marking the end of the parade with the Minden Fire Department engine.  

“As Mayor Cox, Chiefs McIver and Williams, Deputy Chief Harrison, and I looked to one direction at the masses of kids and parents and then to the other direction where cars were still lining the entire recreation drive waiting to drop off even more kids- we discussed with gladness the unique energy and vibrancy our youth sports programs bring to our community,” said councilman Pendergrass. 

Pendergrass has remained steadfast and passionate throughout his term on the city council regarding the importance of the Minden Rec Center and the opportunities it can bring to the city and the children that reside within it.  

“I believe that hundreds of children participating in a city sports league is a sign of health for our community. Baseball and softball create an environment where kids from different family dynamics, races, and worldviews must work together toward a team goal, and I think that’s so valuable for kids to learn because that is what the working world is like when they become adults,” he continued. 

Each elected official made their way to a field to participate in singing the National Anthem and make well wishes for the teams’ upcoming season. 

“Opening Day at the Minden Rec for baseball and softball is a celebration of togetherness. The Recreation staff, police and firefighters, and Diamond Club volunteers did a great job of organizing something that is quite difficult,” said Pendergrass. “But it’s so worth it to see all the teams parade down the hill and then lineup along the foul lines of their fields to face the flag and sing our national anthem. It’s so energizing, so together, so NOT watching a screen, and so deeply what America does best.” 

To access schedules for the spring season, please visit the recreation website at https://mindenrec.org/schedules/ .

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Jaylon Deavon Calome, A 22-year-old  black male, is wanted for allegedly stealing a coworkers phone and using that phone user’s Cash App to send himself $600.

Calome is wanted for Theft, Access Device Fraud and Felony Identify Theft.

MPD wants to remind everybody to please place a pin code lock on your phone. If a person gets access to your phone they could potentially have access to your banking and third party bank information such as Cash App.

Anyone with information on Jaylon Deavon Calome 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.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

What better place to hold a fundraiser for the Under Dogs of Doyline than Under Dawgs Sports Grill?

Owner Claudine Thomas said from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, a percentage of their profits at the sports grill will be donated to LaMa Animal Rescue in Springhill.

“Our hope is to bring in enough to help with vet bills and expenses incurred due to the rescue of the animals from the Doyline hoarding situation,” she said.

In early March, nearly 2 dozen dumped dogs in the Doyline area led law enforcement to property on Stable Dr., where they discovered more than 70 dogs of various breeds, ages and sizes living in squalor in pens and crates. While inspecting, deputies also found bodies of dead animals, including dogs, a horse and goats.

Owners of the property, Kimberly and Adam Crowley are in parish custody facing multiple charges of cruelty to animals. Adam Crowley is being held on a $500,000 bond. Kimberly Crowley is also facing an additional charge of felony theft  with a $510,000 bond set. Their property was condemned.

LaMa’s rescue operation involved several volunteers and a quantity of animal carriers. Donations to assist in its efforts can be made by contacting the group’s web page at https://lamaanimalrescue.org/donate, and/or patronize Under Dawgs April 26 and purchase food and drinks to help.

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