United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:
Food: soup, canned meats, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables (except beans), biscuit mix, cornbread mix
Clothing: men’s shoes and boots
Household Goods: twin & queen sheets, towels
Thanks to all 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.
Word of the Day: Parlance
Phonetic: /par·lance/
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest.
“dated terms that were once in common parlance”
Similar: jargon, language, phraseology.
Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .
Feb. 26
10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Senior Box Distribution, First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St., Springhill.
5 until 6:30 p.m. Join Writing Club, Springhill Library Branch Meeting Room. 318-539-4117 for more details.
Feb. 28
8:30 a.m. Buds & Blooms, First Methodist Church, Minden, sponsored by Piney Hills La Master Gardeners.
11:30 a.m. North Louisiana Historical Association will meet at Noel Memorial Library, LSU-Shreveport.
Softball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 9 a.m., 7-8: 10 a.m., 9-10: 11 a.m., 11-12 girls, 12 p.m.
3 p.m. turn in time for Gumbo Cook-Off, hosted by Post 388. Must cook on site at American Legion Post 388, 5401 Highway 527, Haughton. First, second and People’s Choice. Entry fee: $15; tasting bowls: $5.
March 1
Baseball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 1:30 p.m., 7-8: 2:30 p.m., 9-10: 3:30 p.m., 11-12 boys: 4:30 p.m.
March 9
6 .m. Night at the Museum, 116 Pearl St., Minden. Brian Davis, Executive Director of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation will be guest speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; seating is limited.
March 10
Deadline to sponsor 2026 Springhill, North Webster Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Email chamber@springhillla.com . Tickets go on sale April 1.
March 12
5 until 7 p.m., Bites & Beats, Miller Quarters Park, Minden, live music, food trucks, family friendly fun.
March 20
7 p.m., Malpass Brothers Show, CAC building, Springhill. Tickets are $ 25.00 for general admission and $ 30.00 for reserved seats. You can purchase tickets at Express Tax Title & License at 101 N Main Street or call (318) 539-2750.
March 24
7 p.m. 84th Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala. Minden Civic Center, Minden, La. Tickets: greatermindenchamber.com/awardsgala.
April 1-April 9
2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Springhill, North Webster. Tickets: chamber@springhillla.com .
April 9
6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, Springhill Civic Center.
April 18
9 a.m. until noon, Arms Around Autism, Autism Acceptance Walk, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. Vendors, bounce house, resources, sensory-friendly kid zone.
Cedric Adams, 30, 900 block Lee St., Minden: arrested Feb. 19 by Minden PD for criminal trespass. No bond set.
Carey Tyjuan Eason, 28, 700 block Caney St., Minden: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD on bench warrants. No bond set. Justin
Lee Headrick, 42, 600 block Lewisville Rd., Minden: arrested Feb. 19 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, seatbelt violation, violation of open container, expired drivers license. Bond set $1,003.
Kimberly Hicks, Shongaloo: arrested Feb. 17 by Springhill PD on warrant for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines). Bond set $10,000.
LaQuesha A. Shelton, 31, 1300 block Lee St., Minden: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD for disturbing the peace (fighting), resisting an officer, simple escape. Bond set $10,501.
Jason Arthur Taylor, 41, 100 block Baker Rd., Shongaloo: arrested Feb. 19 by WPSO for simple burglary. Bond set $10,000.
Angelene Yvonne Ary, 42, 100 block Adeline Lane, Sibley: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD for remaining after being forbidden. Bond set $750.
Kiara Shanea Sims, 26, 600 block Marion St., Minden: arrested Feb. 22 by WPSO for DWI, violation of open container, on warrant for resisting arrest with violence. No bond set.
Cristian Yahir Ruiz Mendoza, 23, 400 block Sherrouse Ave., Monroe: arrested Feb. 21 on for traffic violation on Interstate 20; being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). No bond set.
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.
Gerald Ray White
February 19, 2026
Minden
Visitation: 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.
Funeral service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, immediately following visitation.
Burial: Minden Cemetery, Goodwill St., Minden.
James Dalton Harrison
May 10, 1995 – February 18, 2026
Natchitoches/Springhill.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Bailey Funeral Home.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Plain Dealing.
John Calhoun
December 19, 1968 — February 20, 2026
Arcadia
Visitation: 10 until 11 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Memorial service: immediately following visitation.
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.)
10:30 a.m. BREAKING NEWS: Major, multi-vehicle accident at Dorcheat Road south of La. Hwy. 160. Those roads as well as Firetower Road are closed. Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies are assisting Louisiana State Police and air rescue has been called. ROAD IS CLOSED at this time.
By Pat Culverhouse
A vehicle with expired license plates and no inspection sticker caught the attention of Springhill police officers Wednesday and the ensuing traffic stop elevated into multiple drug charges against the driver and passenger.
Chief of Police Will Lynd said the two were pulled over by Springhill officers who learned the driver, 47-year-old Norman Guthrie of Plain Dealing, was driving with a suspended license.
While Guthrie was being questioned, officers reportedly noticed the passenger, 36-year-old Cody Rogers of Springhill, attempting to hide an item between the seat and console of the vehicle.
Officers reportedly explained to the pair that the vehicle would be towed. During an inventory, a small container with suspected methamphetamines inside was found in the area Rogers allegedly was seen hiding an object. Rogers reportedly admitted owning the narcotics.
Also during the inventory, officers found under the driver’s seat a black bag containing a clear bag of suspected marijuana, a glass pipe with suspected methamphetamines and other drug paraphernalia.
Guthrie, who listed an address in the 100 block of Fire Tower Rd., is charged with possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines), possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, expired registration and expired motor vehicle inspection.
Rogers, who reportedly lives in the 200 block of Male St., was booked for possession of CDS Sch.II (methamphetamines).
Both men are being held in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. No bond has been set for either.
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.
By Tiffany Flournoy
A petition seeking a permanent protective order against Cotton Valley Police Chief William “Bill” Ingersoll was dismissed Thursday, ending a temporary restraining order that had been in place since Dec. 4.
Ingersoll’s attorney Eric Johnson told the Webster Parish Journal on Thursday that “Chief Ingersoll was pleased with the ruling of the court this morning dismissing the protective order sought by Ms. Sublett. The petition she filed lacked any basis in fact or in law for the relief she was seeking from the court.”
Sublett said she plans to appeal the decision via a district court judge.
“The hearing officer did not mark my claim as frivolous, so I can appeal it. I’m going to appeal the ruling. I’m not going to give up,” she told the Webster Parish Journal.
She also said the hearing was effectively closed to the public, with only herself, Chief Ingersoll, and his attorney allowed inside, and that no reason was given for excluding spectators.
Sublett represented herself, while Ingersoll did not testify. During a prior Dec. 18 hearing, Sublett called Ingersoll as a witness. Ingersoll invoked his Fifth Amendment right through his attorney.
Daimalik Miller is wanted for an offense that occurred on Feb. 10 of this year. The following is the charge and bond amount associated with Daimalik Miller :
• One count of simple robbery with a surety bond of $10,000.
Anyone with information on Daimalik Miller is asked to please contact Det. Matthew Hicks or Detective Brandon Curry at the Minden PD (318-371-4226.
All information will be strictly confidential.
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.
City of Minden crews repair a sewer line possibly damaged by the roots of a tree Thursday in Miller Quarters Park on Sheppard Street. (Photo by Pat Culverhouse)
A slow first half which saw Minden score only 10 points turned into another comeback win as the Crimson Tide rallied in the second half to claim a 43-38 win over Benton’s Tigers Wednesday.
Minden trailed by 11 (21-10) at intermission, but cut the lead to two with a third quarter outburst, then put the game away in the fourth.
Cameron Parker led a cold-shooting Tide with 13 points followed by Markavius Johnson with nine. Benton’s K. Smith and I. Ferguson had 11 and 10 points respectively.
With the non-conference win, the Tide upped its season recored to 15-8 while Benton fell to 14-13.
Minden now awaits word on the state LHSAA playoffs. Brackets are scheduled to be released Sunday and Monday (Feb. 22/23 and games will kick off Friday, Feb. 27.
Score by quarters:
Benton 6 15 7 10……38
Minden 4 6 16 17……43
Baby is 10 years and two months old. She is a 57 pound spayed female at LaMa Animal Rescue.
Baby is up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines & on flea/tick prevention. She Heart worm Positive but has completed treatment at our veterinarian. She is otherwise perfectly healthy, so do not let the HW+ status deter you! It will require no extra expense for you, but you must keep her on monthly heart worm prevention just like any other pup!
Baby is looking for a retirement home! She would love to accompany you on a short walk around the block and then binge watch some Netflix on the couch. We don’t know much about her past, but she is sweet and friendly and would make an excellent companion for pretty much any family! She is low-key and matches the vibe of the room… plus her gorgeous squishy face is just begging for smooches.
Adoption Fee: $175
Interested? Please fill out the application at the link below:
https://forms.gle/id1eJGf1VnA7ftoW8
Or the PDF version on our website:
https://lamaanimalrescue.org/adopt
To schedule a meet-and-greet, you must fill out an application first.
We do not cat or kid test at our shelter. All dogs are dog-friendly unless otherwise noted. Please only commit to adoption if you are willing to give the dog time to adjust to a home life – some dogs have been in our shelter for over a year.
You can check out all of LaMa’s adoptable dogs here:
https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ma/westborough/lama-animal-rescue-ma546/
Amazing grace, oh, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I am found
Was blind, but now I see!
Over the past months, the enemy has turned up the heat. He has sent all kinds of weapons and distractions my way to keep me from sharing my testimony, But God!
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Somebody is going through what God delivered you from. Our testimony is powerful, and the enemy doesn’t want us to share it. God will get the glory while I share how he set me free from the power of sin. Jesus gave me hope when I was hopeless.
Jesus forgave me and gave me hope when I was guilty. Guilty of what? Sin. Jesus kept me in my right mind when I wanted to give up.
Jesus is not only my Savior, but he’s my Lord.
He made ways out of no way for me. Jesus broke every chain that was holding me captive.
I’m not that perfect Christian that has arrived. I need Jesus every second, every minute, and every day to lead and guide me.
I’m reminded that everybody can’t handle the details of your personal testimony, so allow God’s Holy Spirit to lead and guide you.
John 3:30 says, he must increase and I must decrease.
There’s a season! We glorify God, not the struggle. We are more than conquers through Jesus Christ.
The enemy knows there’s power in our testimony. He wants us to feel shamed and guilty. But God has called me out of darkness into the light to be an example for Him.
I’m not my mistakes, I’m not my past, I’m not what the naysayers say. I’m fearfully and wonderfully made for a purpose. I know who I am and whose I am.
I was lying down a couple of months ago, and I heard in my spirit, “don’t be ashamed of your testimony.”
Somebody needs to hear it and if God did it for me, he can do it for you. Revelation 12:11a
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony;
This verse tells us that believers overcome spiritual opposition through the blood of the Lamb (Jesus’s sacrificial death), the word of their testimony (sharing their faith and God’s work in their lives)This verse emphasizes that victory over the devil is achieved through faith. Prayer: Lord, have your way. Forgive us for our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We thank you, God. Help us not to be ashamed of our testimony. In Jesus’ Name. Amen Be encouraged
All Glory goes to God
(LaTina DeLoach, is a devoted wife and mother who shares these words in hopes of uplifting those who read what God writes through her.)
There’s a different kind of ache that settles in your chest when your child is hurt…and it’s sharper when that hurt comes from a “grown” adult. (Those parentheses are carefully placed for a reason.)
Kids can be cruel. We know that. Peer conflict is part of growing up. A harsh word from another child, a disagreement on the playground, a friend who disappoints them – those moments sting undoubtedly, but they’re also part of learning resilience, communication,and boundaries.
But when an adult treats your child unfairly, dismissively or unkindly… that hits different.Because adults are supposed to know better.
When the hurt comes from a peer, I can walk my child through it with teaching moments. We talk about empathy. About conflict resolution. About standing up for yourself while still showing grace. There’s room for growth on both sides.
When it comes from an adult, though, the lesson shifts.
An adult holds power… whether they realize it or not. Their words carry weight. Their actions leave impressions that children don’t have the tools to fully process yet. A careless comment, an unfair accusation, a dismissive tone – those things linger longer when they come from someone who should be safe.
And as a mother, my instinct is simple: protect.But protection doesn’t always mean confrontation. And it doesn’t always mean silence either.
Navigating those moments requires discernment. I have to pause and ask: What does my child need right now? Validation? Advocacy? Perspective? Or reassurance that what happened wasn’t okay and it wasn’t their fault?
Sometimes it means stepping in and addressing the adult directly. Calmly, clearly and without theatrics because modeling respectful boundaries matters just as much as defending our children.
Other times, it means teaching my child that even adults can be wrong and that they are allowed to trust their own feelings when something doesn’t sit right.
I want my kids to know two things at the same time: You should respect adults. And you are not required to accept mistreatment from anyone. That balance is delicate.
So I listen. I believe them. I remind them of who they are… confident, capable and worthy of kindness. And I show them that I’ll stand beside them, not over them, as they learn how to navigate a world that isn’t always gentle.
Because one day, they’ll be adults too. And I hope they grow into the kind who choose kindness, understand their influence and never forget how powerful their words can be ESPECIALLY to a child who’s still figuring out who they are.
And if they ever doubt it, I’ll be right there. Mama bear instincts fully intact. And let me be clear – I am watching closely. Taking mental notes. Choosing when to speak and when to wait because while grace is always my first response, it is not permission for repeated harm. You may forget a moment. A child will not. And neither will a mother who is paying attention.
(Paige Gurgainers is a mother of three girls, and a digital journalist for Webster Parish Journal.)
I’ve never understood why feed stores get their baby chicks in the winter. There are so many things that can go wrong. Chicks are sent to the stores by mail. Sometimes they don’t make it here alive. One thing for sure, they are cold and hungry. The poor little things huddle around each other to try to keep warm. Sometimes they smother and die. When we get the call from the post office , we run quickly to get them to the store. We already have the lights on warming the tank and fresh feed and water waiting.
Well, let’s see just what you have to have to get ready for your first set of birds. Heat is number one. You can buy heat lamps and bulbs for them at any of your local feed stores. Shavings are a must. Chicks are dirty little critters. Bedding has to be changed at least twice a week. Water is next and the same thing as the bulbs, look at your local store. Most people like to start with a quart feeder, but it won’t take long before you need at a gallon size. You need to wash the waterers and change the water daily. There are lots of feeders available. They also need to be cleaned and filled every day.
What do I feed the chicks with? Chick starter is the correct feed for at least 16 weeks or until you see your first egg. After that I recommend that you start lay pellets. The higher the protein, the better chance of more eggs. Our chicks are coming next week. We have Barred Rock, Black Australorp, Buff Orpingtons, and Rhode Island Reds coming. These are supposed to all be good layers. When I was in 4-H (a day or 2 ago) we only raised broilers. I think that only mom and I liked that project. It was messy, and at the end all of the birds were dead. Our house was so full in the summer, she cooked at least 2 chickens a day. I sure do miss mom. I would love to ask her how she fed all of us and the cousins we had in the summer.
(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal. Email Mitzi questions at mitzithomas40@yahoo.com.)
Is it just me, or when you come up with a mental image of the NCAA’s transfer portal, it’s a port-a-let?
Fits. Because most of the college players using the portal have flushed away their careers.
Over 11,000 football players entered the portal this winter. About 6,800 are stuck there, and in the vast majority of cases, they cannot walk it back. Coaches have already allocated their roster spots to newcomers, whether they are transfers or even old-school signees.
The percentage is even worse for basketball players. Fewer roster spots, a higher rate of portal delusions.
In the X-box generation of sports, young athletes are used to hitting the reset button. It’s a habit formed before they get to high school.
There’s an overload of games, often a half-dozen or so a weekend for travel teams. The sting of losing does not linger for very long. And there’s the constant chance to jump ship to another travel team or even school if Little Larry isn’t getting the playing time he needs – forget considering if he deserves it.
Travel ball isn’t new, but it’s never been this prevalent. It used to be summer ball but it’s spread faster than the Indiana Hoosiers football fan base.
It’s not totally terrible. There are positives and there are people who do it the right way, for the right reasons.
If your kid wants to play, and it’s financially feasible, tough to say “no.” At some point, I believe another word that should come up at least occasionally is “enough.”
There’s not only purity in backyard ball, pickup games at the park, and a lack of daily structure putting youngsters on a schedule from breakfast to bedtime. Freestyling sports and down time gives kids the chance to figure out things on their own, to be creative, to make their own fun.
Does anybody play kick-the-can around the carport lights these days? Red Rover Come Over? Or just a good 3-on-3 whiffleball game in the neighbor’s yard?
There’s a lot of (depending on how you see it) far-reaching (or far-fetched) long-term implications for the healthiest development of kids. Youth sports are an American standard; the grown-ups’ challenge is to not let them deteriorate into constant competition where the final score is the end-all be-all, instead of the final outcomes producing positive life lessons and lots of fun.
Jumping back to the college scene, this portal porn has fouled up so much of what we’ve enjoyed.
Bo Lamar died this week. You old-timers might remember him – the real Ragin’ Cajun, a guard who was for USL basketball what Pistol Pete Maravich was at LSU.
Pistol was flashier, played at a higher level, was other-worldly from the day he took the court for the Tigers. He’s the all-time college basketball scoring king and that was just one phase of his game.
Bo (real name Dwight) led the NCAA in scoring just after Pete moved into the pros. Pete averaged 44 points in his LSU career. Bo put up 31.2 per game for the Cajuns, scoring 3,493 points.
“Bo Lamar is the purest shooter I’ve ever seen,” said Jerry Tarkanian, who saw a bunch in his Naismith Hall of Fame coaching career.
Pistol and Bo set records never to be broken. They’re absurdly out of reach.
But now with the portal in place, we won’t see very many career records topped anywhere in any major team sport. The good players will keep moving up the pay scale, changing teams 2-3-4-5 times (or more).
The classifications freshman, sophomore, junior and senior are obsolete. The NCAA is allowing transfers to play for 5-6-7 years, even more, and at just as many colleges.
That’s the next iteration of travel ball.
The cash chase drives transfers. The need for NIL funds peaks with the super powers but every one of the 360-or-so Division I schools is trying to combine donor money with the new NCAA revenue share to reward current players and entice new ones.
It’s going to take a few years before the people who feed the NIL accounts get weary of barely knowing the college kids they’re helping pay, and frustrated when their generosity doesn’t produce enough wins.
Collective bargaining for the big boys, and some long overdue humble pie and common sense for everybody else, better come quickly if college sports in the ‘30s will look anything like it did just a few years ago, or like it does today.
Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com
BOSSIER CITY, La. — BPCC Foundation, Inc. has received a $50,000 grant from Louisiana Charities Trust to expand and enhance its noncredit Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, strengthening the College’s efforts to address Louisiana’s growing healthcare workforce shortage.
Through this investment, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will increase enrollment capacity, modernize curriculum, and expand simulation-based training to better prepare students for real-world clinical environments. The initiative also includes targeted outreach efforts and strengthened partnerships with hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health providers to ensure graduates are work-ready and aligned with employer needs. Over the next two years, BPCC plans to double CNA enrollment capacity, accelerating the pathway from training to employment.
Louisiana faces an urgent demand for skilled CNAs across healthcare settings. As a leading provider of workforce training, BPCC is committed to delivering short-term, high-impact programs that connect students directly to in-demand careers while supporting the healthcare needs of the region.
Representatives from Louisiana Charities Trust shared their enthusiasm for the partnership. “We are excited to work alongside Bossier Parish Community College to create meaningful pathways that address the healthcare workforce shortage in our state, and our local community” Kirk Savoy, a spokesperson for the Trust said. “By supporting programs like the CNA initiative, we are investing in practical, high-impact solutions that strengthen communities and open doors to sustainable careers for Louisiana residents.”
“This generous investment allows BPCC to directly address one of the most critical workforce challenges facing our state,” said Chancellor Dr. Rick Bateman, Jr. “With the support of Louisiana Charities Trust, we are expanding access to high-quality training that leads to sustainable careers, and strengthening the pipeline of skilled professionals our hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies rely on to serve our communities.”
The expanded CNA program will not only provide students with industry-recognized credentials, but also contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of North Louisiana by increasing the number of qualified healthcare professionals entering the workforce.
For more information about BPCC’s CNA program and other healthcare training opportunities, visit bpcc.edu/CNA.
The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Monday, February 23:
ALEXANDER, RAKIYAH D.
100114 Home Invasion
BERAUD, KALEB PAUL
100089 Cruelty To Juveniles
BERAUD, KALEB PAUL
98423 Attempted Theft Of A Firearm – 1St Offense
BOYD, JR, SHANNON KEITH
99852 CT 1 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
99852 CT 2 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
99852 CT 3 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
BOYD, JR, SHANNON KEITH
T109924 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T109924A Improper Equipment (License Plate)
BRIDGES, DECOREY
100010 CT 1 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
100010 CT 2 Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence
100010 CT 3 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm
100010 CT 4 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
BURKS, MARTIN DONELL
100087 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
BURT, TERRY D.
99877 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
COLLINSWORTH, CHRISTOPHER J.
100147 Introducing Contraband Into Or Upon The Grounds Of Any State Correctional Institution
CORNELIUS, ASHIA GWENETTA
96007 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
CORNELIUS, ASHIA GWENETTA
100061 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
CORNELIUS, ASHIA GWENETTA
96007 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
DAVIS, LAWEZLEON M.
99577 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
99577 CT 2 Simple Burglary
99577 CT 3 Felony Illegal Possession Stolen Things ($5,000 – $25,000)
99577 CT 4 Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things ($1,000 – $5,000)
99577 CT 5 Felony Illegal Possession Stolen Things ($5,000 – $25,000)
Restitution per impact statement- $969 plus $145.35 fee = $1,114.35 total
DISON, JR., ROBERT LEE
100167 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
DRAKE, ROYTAVIOUS KESHUN
99760 Unauthorized Entry Of A Place Of Business
ECKROAT, KEVIN LEDOIT
100003 Fail to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender 2nd Offense
GIFFORD, DAVID W
98789 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
98789A Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
GREEN, DEWAYNE DEMONT
100163 Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence
100163A Fail to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender/Child Predator
HARTWELL, TYLER JOSEPH
98237 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Fourth or Subsequent
*MTC 10/27 To show proof of rehab completion
HARTWELL, TYLER JOSEPH
95457 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense
HOSS, JAMES WADE
99392 Cruelty To The Infirmed
ISLAND, LISH ANTONIO
99359 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000
JONES, BRUCE BERNARD
99073 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
JONES, DEVON
99554 Terrorizing
2/3 Dismissed from Teen Challenge
JONES, DEVON
98093 Simple Arson
Restitution owed to the victim for damages- $1,000, plus $150, = $1,150 total
JOSEPH, DAVID LYNN
100088 CT 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
100088 CT 2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
100088 CT 3 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
Please make sure forfeiture of dwelling and property located at 707 Weston St, Minden, La and $3,268 in US Currency
is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.
KNUCKLES, QUINCY L
INCOMING Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
LOFTON, JATORIA MONIQUE
100124 Second Degree Battery
MALOS, ROBERT WAYNE
100175 Fail to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender/Child Predator
MARKRAY, JADARIUS TERRENCE
100113 Unauthorized use of a Movable more than $1,000
MAYFIELD, JR., KEVIN DALE
99352 CT 1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
99352 CT 2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
MAYFIELD, JR., KEVIN DALE
98560 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm
MILLER, DEMETRIUS DONELLE
100051 Simple Burglary
MILLER, JAYSHUN DAMARCUS
99912 CT 1 Attempted Second Degree Murder
99912 CT 2 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property
99912 CT 3 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000
99912 CT 4 Illegal Discharge Of A Firearm – Crime Of Violence / Uniform CDS Law
MITCHELL, DESTANY KEYONA
99164 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000
1/21 Review for restitution balance
Restitution owed to the victim- $2,712.94 plus $406.94 fee = $3,119.88 total
2/3/26-restitution paid in full.
MONTGOMERY, TINA
100006 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities
MOORE, DARIEN DANTRELL
98255A Accessory After The Fact
MOZEKE, TATONYA DESHUNE
100169 Exploitation of the Infirmed
PARKER, SCOTT DOUGLAS
99630 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000
QUAID, JUSTIN SHANE
95898 Theft of $5,000 or More but Less than $25,000
Restitution owed to the victim per report $15,000, plus $2,250 fee= $17,250 total
RATLING, KERIKIMERON J.
99581 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or
Controlled Dangerous Substance
REEVE, CHRISTINA COYE
99078 Simple Arson
REYNOLDS, II, DANIEL WADE
100032 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
RUFFIN, DUSTIN JAMAR BLACKMON
99875 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
SANDERS, MARLON DAMON
100170 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling
SHAW, SIMUEL MALIK
100011 CT 1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
100011 CT 2 Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence
SHINE, JAYLEN
100049 Theft Of A Firearm – 1St Offense
SHINE, JAYLEN
100049 Theft Of A Firearm – 1St Offense
*BDCC Defendants pro se Motion for Bond Reduction Hearing A Bond Reduction Hearing MPD
Total Bond: $100,000
SIMPSON, RODNEY
INCOMING Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS
INCOMING Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
INCOMING Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
SMITH, RUSSELL GARETH
99428 Simple Burglary
Restitution owed per the report- $7,800 plus $1,170 fee = $8,970 total
SMITH, RUSSELL GARETH
99858 CT 1 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling
99858 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule III CDS
SMOCK, KRISTIE J.
93746A Simple Battery
SNELL, JACOLBY TYRONE
99557 Attempted First Degree Murder
STANLEY, ZYAN ADOMINICK-JAIRE
99557 Attempted First Degree Murder
STANLEY, ZYAN ADOMINICK-JAIRE
98584 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
STEPHENS, CEDRIC BERNARD
98255 Second Degree Murder
STEPHENS, GENE LYNDELL
99517 Introducing Contraband Into Or Upon The Grounds Of Any State Correctional Institution
STEVENS, MARCUS DARE
99524 Unauthorized Entry Of An Inhabited Dwelling
STOWE, DAVID LEE
99262 CT 1 Molestation of a Juvenile Under Thirteen
99262 CT 2 Molestation of a Juvenile Under Thirteen
SUMNER, JUSTIN SHAWN
99038 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
TAYLOR, JAMIE M.
98604 CT 1 Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment
98604 CT 2 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
TAYLOR, MICHAEL WAYNE
98870 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
TAYLOR, MICHAEL WAYNE
98870 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
TAYLOR, MICHAEL WAYNE
99710 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
WALKER, TREVEONTAE DESHAWN YTEZ
99912 CT 1 Attempted Second Degree Murder
99912 CT 2 Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property
99912 CT 3 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000
99912 CT 4 Illegal Discharge Of A Firearm – Crime Of Violence / Uniform CDS Law
WHITE, DEJUAN S.
99685 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
WILLIS, DEMARCUS JERMAINE
98255A Accessory After The Fact
WILLS, DEMARCUS DEANDRE
99937 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
WILSON, BRADLEY MANNING
100151 Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault
WOODALL, MARY ANN
100004 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000
WOODARD, BRETT G.
99859 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
*Information provided by National Weather Service.
Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .
Feb. 20
11 a.m. until 4 p.m. fried fish fundraiser, hosted by Minden Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Jabberwock Group #1.
Monies raised will be used to support the annual scholarship drive and other community and public service projects such as St. Jude and S.E.E.D.S.
Feb. 21
8:40 a.m. Distribution Day at Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry.
11 a.m. Black History Parade, downtown Minden.
1 p.m., Red And White Ball, Mt. Zion Fellowship Hall, 414 East Union St., Minden. Theme: God’s Unfailing Love,” Children’s and Youth departments.
Feb. 26
10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Senior Box Distribution, First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St., Springhill.
Feb. 28
8:30 a.m. Buds & Blooms, First Methodist Church, Minden, sponsored by Piney Hills La Master Gardeners.
11:30 a.m. North Louisiana Historical Association will meet at Noel Memorial Library, LSU-Shreveport.
Softball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 9 a.m., 7-8: 10 a.m., 9-10: 11 a.m., 11-12 girls, 12 p.m.
3 p.m. turn in time for Gumbo Cook-Off, hosted by Post 388. Must cook on site at American Legion Post 388, 5401 Highway 527, Haughton. First, second and People’s Choice. Entry fee: $15; tasting bowls: $5.
March 1
Baseball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 1:30 p.m., 7-8: 2:30 p.m., 9-10: 3:30 p.m., 11-12 boys: 4:30 p.m.
March 9
6 .m. Night at the Museum, 116 Pearl St., Minden. Brian Davis, Executive Director of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation will be guest speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; seating is limited.
March 10
Deadline to sponsor 2026 Springhill, North Webster Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Email chamber@springhillla.com . Tickets go on sale April 1.
March 20
7 p.m., Malpass Brothers Show, CAC building, Springhill. Tickets are $ 25.00 for general admission and $ 30.00 for reserved seats. You can purchase tickets at Express Tax Title & License at 101 N Main Street or call (318) 539-2750.
March 24
7 p.m. 84th Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala. Minden Civic Center, Minden, La. Tickets: greatermindenchamber.com/awardsgala.
April 1-April 9
2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Springhill, North Webster. Tickets: chamber@springhillla.com .
April 9
6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, Springhill Civic Center.
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Part of Speech: Advective
Definition
1. devouring or craving something such as food in great quantities
2. excessively greedy and grasping
