By Bonnie Culverhouse

Four Minden Police Officers are now Officers First Class following a unanimous vote for their promotions Monday at the monthly meeting of Minden City Council.

Promoted are Marlin Choyce, Dedrick Anderson, Jessica Thompson and Branthony Brown. Also, the council approved two new hires –  DeAveon D. Benjamin and Austin M. Clouston.

In addition, the council declared a utility trailer, two Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors and one Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as surplus property and fix the terms of sale.

Brian Meeker was reappointed to the Minden Main Street Program/Downtown Development Commission and hear the financial, fire and police reports.

Several other items were discussed by the council in a 5 p.m. workshop prior to the regular meeting. Watch Webster Parish Journal for those stories.