By Pat Culverhouse

Doyline’s branch of the Webster Parish Library has proven popular, and the system’s director told members of the Webster Parish Police Jury Tuesday that additional staff may be needed on certain occasions.

“We’ve been extremely pleased with our new facility and how many people are enjoying it,” Savannah Jones said. “We’ve been busy. We’re looking at how we can staff on days of special programs.”

Jones also told jury members the Springhill branch would be seeing a seed library soon, with a variety of garden seeds made available.

During agency reports, Johnnye Kennon of the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Commission said plans are moving forward for the annual archery competition at Camp Minden.

“The competition is scheduled for April 23 through 25 and we’re expecting a large number of visitors during that time,” Kennon told jury members. “Many of those coming in will be from several states, so they will be staying here for the entire tournament.”

During Tuesday’s meeting, members also:

• Ratified adoption of resolution authorizing Webster Parish to join the state and other governmental units as a participant in execution of documents relating to the national opioid settlement agreement.
• Approved appointments of J.T. Rudisill and Jim Brown, Jr. to two-year terms and to reappoint Gary Loftin to a one-year term on the Webster Parish Fire Dist. 3 board of commissioners.
• Reappointed Mark Griffith and Benjamin Gorman to two-year terms on the Webster Parish Fire Dist. 10 board of commissioners, and named Marty Chapman to fill the vacant seat held by Scott Sharp.