Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

*Information provided by National Weather Service.

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Word of the day: Paean

Phonetic: /pae· an/
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition

a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph

… unite their voices in a great paean to liberty.
—Edward Sackville-West

a work that praises or honors its subject : encomium, tribute

wrote a paean to the queen on her 50th birthday

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of June 5 through 11. Civil suits are public record.

June 5
Helen Rae Brunson Gann, succession over $125K.
Shad Randall Sawyer vs. Brittney Pearson, custody.
Capital One vs. Amin Boghani, petition.
Kenneth James vs. Minden Fire and Police Civil Service Board, Tommy Davis, other.
Brittany Andrews Hicks vs. Randall lee Hicks Jr., divorce.

June 8
Windy Ida Mae Ard vs. Rodrecas Rogers Ard, divorce.
Citibank vs. Tama C. Granlund, monies due.
Bobby Thomas Gortney vs. Wendy R. Moore, divorce/no children.

June 9
Kathleen Nicole Brown Moss vs. Gary Ethan Miss, divorce w/children.
b1Bank vs. Connie S. DeLoach, executory process.
Robert Lee Adger Jr., vs. City of Minden, City of Minden Mayor Office, Minden Police Department, additional defendants, damages.
Lacy Ezernack Wooten, interdiction.
Bank of America vs. Rose M. Shelton, petition.
Jeanette Underwood vs. Webster Parish School Board, petition.

June 10
Rickey David Thornton, succession over $125K.
Nancy Barnette Leake, Thomas Lowell Leake, succession over $125K.
Taya Flournoy vs. Lakeedrick Mims, protective order.

June 11
Anita Louise Harkness, succession over $125K.

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Frances Ann Lester Posey
October 10, 1937 — May 23, 2026
Minden/Mansfield
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, Mansfield Cemetery.

Richard K. Sanders
April 17, 1952 — May 28, 2026
Minden
Memorial service: 1 until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, Hock Activity Building, 1383 Hwy. 531, Minden.

Patsy Ann Greene Cahoon
August 2, 1943  –  May 26, 2026
Springhill/Shreveport
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, Old Sarepta Cemetery, Sarepta, La., under the direction of 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.)

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By Pat Culverhouse

A lengthy investigation into illegal drug trafficking ended Wednesday morning when Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators nabbed a Sibley man with a cache of narcotics and more than $10,000 in cash.

Sheriff Jason Parker said 31-year-old Deotis Germany, is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on five charges; four for intent to distribute illegal drugs. His bond has not been set.

Germany’s charges include possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetmines) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS Sch. I (marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS Sch. I (synthetic marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS Sch I (Ecstasy) with intent to distribute and possession of a CDS in the presence of a juvenile.

Parker said Germany was stopped after he left his Frazier Rd. residence just after 9 a.m. Wednesday by Lt. Damian Christian, and a search warrant was enforced. During a subsequent search of the suspect and his vehicle, $1,105 in cash was found in Germany’s possession. 

Meanwhile, deputies Sgt. Josh McCormick, Sgt. Shawn Jenkins and Det. Ben Allen enforced a search warrant on Germany’s residence.  When deputies entered the residence, they found a juvenile female inside who was escorted outside.

Inside the master bedroom, investigators found a back pack with a bag containing approximately 162 grams of suspected methamphetamines, several bags containing approximately 49 grams of suspected synthetic marijuana, one bag with approximately 26 grams of natural marijuana and two bags of suspected Ecstasy pills.

Also inside  the back pack was $7,536 in cash in different denominations. Inside a dresser, deputies found another $1,500 in cash in various denominations.

After Germany was placed under arrest and given his Miranda rights, he reportedly claimed ownership of all the narcotics and money.

“This arrest is the result of many man-hours and hard work on the part of our investigators,” Parker said. “They began working on information they received, worked all the leads and got everything they needed to secure the warrants. It was a thorough job.”

Maj. Bobby Igo III, head of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, said the coordination of investigators and  deputies in the patrol division was critical to Wednesday’s arrest.

“This was an example of real teamwork between our investigators and patrol division,” Igo said. “We were able to coordinate the vehicle stop and the search warrant at the residence simultaneously. It was good work by everyone.” 

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 Tiffany Flournoy

MINDEN, La. —  A member of the Minden Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board has filed a lawsuit against the board and its chairman, alleging they violated Louisiana’s open meetings law while investigating and ultimately dismissing a grievance involving the Minden Police Department’s handling of an internal disciplinary complaint.

The lawsuit, filed June 5 in Webster Parish by Minden Police Lt. Kenneth James, head of the Criminal Investigations Division, also targets Board Chairman Tommy Davis. The legal action asks the district court to completely void the board’s May 14 decision to drop the matter, demanding a transparent, public hearing where evidence and witnesses can be brought to light. James is being represented by attorney Pam Breedlove.

The lawsuit comes just weeks after a controversial civil service meeting last month, where the board decided to end its probe into allegations that Police Chief Jared McIver failed to forward an internal police disciplinary complaint to  the Minden City Council for review. Matters of this nature are normally only forwarded to the council if disciplinary action has  been imposed in connection with the complaint. In this case, no disciplinary action was  reportedly taken.

Executive Session
The lawsuit challenges the legality of the events surrounding the board’s meeting last month. Moments after roll call was taken at the opening of that meeting, Chairman Tommy Davis called to entertain a motion to go into executive session.

However, the possibility of an executive session was not noted on the posted agenda, and no motion was made to add the session to the agenda.

Instead, Davis addressed the room to explain that he and board member Benjamin “Corey” Plunkett needed to brief the rest of the panel in private before speaking to the public.

“At this time I would entertain a motion that the board go into executive session,” Davis said. “Mainly I’ll just tell you what we’re gonna do… when the investigation started, the board chose two people to look into it, and to see if we’d go any further, and that was Corey and I, and we have not had the opportunity to give a report to the other two members. So we want to go into executive session and do that. And then we’ll be right back out, and we’ll basically do the same thing with everybody here, but we think we need to tell them first. So I look for a motion to go in executive session.”

Board member Sedric Moody made the motion, which was seconded by Jamie Williams, followed by a 4 to 0  roll-call vote to enter the closed session. James recused himself from acting as a board member in the related procedures.

When they emerged roughly 16 minutes later, the board voted unanimously to decline further action. Davis later acknowledged that the  board’s probe yielded  no written report and  no recordings, in  an investigation that Davis acknowledged relied on memory rather than written documentation.

 When asked at the meeting if the board’s investigation  relied solely on memory, Davis responded, “Yes. There was no recording of the investigation, but we interviewed these people…”

 The board’s attorney was not  present during that meeting.

Public Comment Omitted from Agenda and Held Post-Vote
At the May 14 meeting,  public comment was not listed on the meeting agenda, and no opportunity for public comment was offered  before votes were cast in the matter and a decision had been rendered.

Instead, Davis opened the floor to the public immediately after the board had already voted and finalized its decision, isolating public input from participating before a binding conclusion was reached.

James’ lawsuit claims that entire sequence of events violated Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law, specifically alleging:
Secret Witness Interviews: Davis and the board’s vice chairman allegedly interviewed key witnesses together behind closed doors with no public notice, locking out both the public and James.

Illegal Executive Sessions: The board failed to notify the public of its intent to enter an executive session on the posted agenda, and failed to declare a valid legal reason before doing so.

Denial of Timely Public Comment: By failing to provide a venue for public input prior to taking action, the board failed to meet state requirements for timely public participation on binding votes.

Davis Accused of “Willful” Violations
A centerpiece of the lawsuit is the direct targeting of Board Chairman Tommy Davis.

James’ suit, argues that Davis cannot plead ignorance regarding state open meeting laws and transparency mandates, noting that prior to joining the civil service Board, Davis served an extensive career in local government, including five years as the Mayor of Minden (2013–2018) and six years as a Minden City Council member (2007–2013).

Because of his decades of public service governed by transparency laws, the lawsuit alleges Davis’ scheduling of unnoticed interviews and improper executive sessions constitutes a “knowing and willful” violation of La. R.S. 42:28. The suit seeks individual civil penalties against Davis, which can run up to $500 per violation. (While Benjamin “Corey” Plunkett participated in the underlying investigation alongside Davis, the lawsuit’s explicit demand for civil penalties focuses specifically on Davis in his capacity as chairman.)

James is seeking a judgment that will:

Declare the board’s interviews and executive sessions illegal.
Formally void and throw out the board’s May 14 vote to drop the case.

Issue a writ of mandamus forcing the board to conduct a fully public, transparent hearing where James can present evidence and question witnesses regarding the original Internal Affairs file.
According to court records, the case has been assigned to Judge Michael Nerren. As of Tuesday a court date had not been set. 


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By Pat Culverhouse

An alleged attack with a broken broom handle following an argument over late hours has swept a Minden woman into the parish jail on an abuse charge.

Jakyla Rykell Rogers, 20,  was arrested on a charge of aggravated domestic abuse battery for the alleged attack on her live-in boyfriend. She reportedly is being held in the parish jail on a $25,000 bond.

MPD Officer Fabian Carter reportedly answered a call of a domestic disturbance just before 2 a.m. Tuesday at an apartment in the 100 block of Pine St. where he found the victim bleeding from a wound to his face.

During questioning, the officer learned the couple became involved in a verbal altercation over Rogers’ desire to be out late at night. Rogers allegedly became enraged, began to trash the apartment, then struck the victim in the face with a broken plastic broom handle causing a serious laceration.

Further questioning revealed the couple had been living together for approximately two years and had been involved in pervious domestic disturbances.

Rogers reportedly left the scene on foot before police arrived and a warrant was issued for her arrest. She was taken into custody at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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

In an effort to improve road safety and decrease the number of fatal and serious injury on locally-owned roads, the City of Minden voted recently to allow Mayor Nick Cox to apply for a Louisiana Local Road Safety Program.

Cox said he has received word that the city qualifies for the grant. there is a reason there are some projects listed that are outside Minden City limits.

“This is an agreement between the state, city and the parish,” Cox said. “So, some of the roads listed in this deal aren’t listed in the city limits. But I got clarification from our engineers that this (vote) would be just for the benefit of the city, and then they would work with the parish on their portion.”

Proposed scope of the grant includes:

• Upgrade pavement marking reflectivity and durability by installing enhanced pavement markings to address roadway departures. (Change painted center and/or edge lines to four-inch-wide 90-mil thermoplastic).

• Upgrade stop sign reflectivity by installing enhanced 36-inch signage to address intersection crashes.

• Upgrade curve warning sign reflectivity by installing enhanced signage to address roadway departures and crashes in curves. (36-inch advance curve warning signs, one in each direction and chevrons)

See below for numbers of accidents associated with each road/street.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court on Friday, June 12:

ADDISON, DONAVAN
T066826 Speeding 16-24 MPH *89/70
Arraignment

ALDRIDGE, JEFFERY DON
T070026 Speeding 16-24 MPH *71/55
Arraignment

ALLUMS, MICHELLE R.
T070126 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T070126A Improper Child Restraint
Arraignment

AMMONS, RONDA KAY
T068726 Speeding 11-15 MPH
Arraignment

BAILEY, AQUAYSHA S
T070226 Window Tint
Arraignment

BAKER, CARLOTTA REENA
T068826 Speeding 11-15 MPH
Arraignment

BAKER, DEMETRICA O
T070326 General Speed Law (School Zone) *37/25
Arraignment

BAKER, TELA V
T066926 No Insurance
Arraignment

BEOVIDES, JOHN CRISTIAN CARBALLE
T068926 Speeding 16-24 MPH *88/70
Arraignment

BERRY, JOHN CHRISTOPHER
T070426 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
*Single vehicle crash
Arraignment

BILES, ALANNAH
T067026 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
Arraignment

BISON, HALEIGH COKER
T070526 General Speed Law (School Zone) *34/25
Arraignment

BOYKIN, ALLISON BLAIRE
T070626 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

BRANTLEY, KABRODRICK DQWAN
T070726 Speeding 16-24 MPH *73/55

BRIGANCE, KEITH SHERRARD
T070826 General Speed Law (School Zone) *33/25

BROWN, ROBIN S
T070926 Speeding 11-15 MPH *68/55

BURR, BRANDON N
T071026 Window Tint
Arraignment

COCHRAN, JILL MARIE
T067126 Speeding 16-24 MPH *79/55

COMBS, SHUNDRICKA L
T071126 General Speed Law (School Zone) *41/25

CONLEY, JR, RICKY DONNELL
T071226 Speeding 16-24 MPH *90/70

CONNER, WARREN LEE
T071326 Speeding 16-24 MPH *93/70
T071326A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

COOK, CHRISTOPHER
T069026 Speeding 11-15 MPH

COOPER, YASHA
T071426 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License
Arraignment WPSD

COURTNEY, JR, TROY LEROY NORTON
99940 CT 1 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
99940 CT 2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Single vehicle crash

COWLING, ROZAN
T071526 Speeding 16-24 MPH *90/70

CRAIGG, DARENDA SHANTELL
T069126 Speeding 11-15 MPH *85/70

DANCE, LEVI SCOTT
T067426 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55
T067426A Failure To Secure Registration

DANCE, SAMUEL RAY
T071626 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55

DANIELS, MONICA L
T128825 Leaving Scene Of Accident
T128825A Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
T128825B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

DAY, II, GARY WAYNE
T071826 Failure to Use Safety Belt
For Further Disposition
Arraignment

DENNY, COEN M
T071726 Window Tint
Arraignment

DILLON, GINA L
T067226 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal
T067226A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T067226B Switched License Plates
Arraignment

DOUGLAS, MICHAEL D
T071926 Window Tint
Arraignment

DUNFEY, ANTHONY C
T072026 Window Tint
Arraignment LSP

DURHAM, COURTNEY
T069226 Speeding 11-15 MPH

DYESS, JARROD VAN
T067326 Speeding 16-24 MPH *59/35

EDWARDS, RAENI E
T083926 Speeding 16-24 MPH

EDWARDS, RICKEY
T072126 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

EDWARDS, TIKANDIS A
T072226 Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License

FEDRIC, PAUL RAYMOND
T069326 Speeding 16-24 MPH

FERGUSON, MADDOX COLIN
T053626 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T053626A Switched License Plates

FLOURNOY, RAVI ANDRELAVERE
T031726 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T031726A Failure To Secure Registration

FREDERICK, HEATHER NICOLE
T072326 Speeding 16-24 MPH *75/55
Arraignment

GAGE, MARETTA
T072426 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment

GARCIE HATFIELD, TRICIA MICHELLE
T037926 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

GARCIE HATFIELD, TRICIA MICHELLE
T004224 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T004224A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

GRATEROL, GEOVANNIE MANUEL
T072526 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55
T072526 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

HAIRE, BARRY D
T067626 Speeding 16-24 MPH *76/55

HAMILTON, LAMIKA LYNELL
T072626 General Speed Law (School Zone) *37/25
T072626A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

HAMILTON, LAMIKA LYNELL
T072726 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment

HARDIMAN, ASHLEY
T056426 Operating a Vehicle with an Unlit License Plate
T056426A Switched License Plates
T056426B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

HARDWELL, ADRION DEQUAN
T072826 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment
T072826A Improper Child Restraint

HARRIS, JR, CHRISTION
T072926 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

HARRIS, ROY LEE
T073026 Speeding 25 & OVER
T073026A Improper Child Restraint
Arraignment

HARRIS, WAYLON CHRISTIA
T073126 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

HARRISON, KIERRA NICOLE
T073226 Window Tint
Arraignment

HEMPHILL, LENWOOD B.
T027926 Speeding 25 & OVER *70/45

HOLLEY, BRANDON CHASE
T067526 No Insurance
T067526A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
Sentencing Hearing
Arraignment

HOLLINQUEST, JR, RICARDO ANTONIO
T073326 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
Arraignment

HORTMAN, KIMBERLY DAWN
T067726 Operating A Vehicle With Improper Tail Lights
T067726A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment

HOUSTON, KEYANNA DOMINIQUE
T069426 Speeding 16-24 MPH
Arraignment

HOWARD, KRISTEN
T069526 Speeding 16-24 MPH *91/70

HOWARD, NISSAN
T069626 Speeding 16-24 MPH *88/70

HUDSON, QUANISHA
T073426 General Speed Law (School Zone) *41/25

HUTCHINSON, SHENELL D
T073526 Speeding 16-24 MPH *71/55

JACKSON, ANGELA
T069726 Speeding 16-24 MPH *87/70

JACKSON, JAKOBE KAMAL
T073626 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

JELKS, THOMAS FIDAL
T073726 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

JENKINS, II, SHAWN LAMOTT
T073826 Speeding 16-24 MPH *76/55
T073826A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

JOHNSON, ANTHONY ISLEY
T073926 Improper Backing
*Single vehicle crash

JOHNSON, LATERRENCE CORDARION
T074026Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

JOHNSON, QUENTRAVIOUS M
T074126 Window Tint
Arraignment

JORDAN, REGAN MICHELLE
T074226 Speeding 16-24 MPH *90/70
Arraignment

LEONARD, JR, ROOSEVELT
T067826 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

LILES, DAVID M
T136025 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

LINDSEY, JOHN C
T074326 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment
Trial

LYNN, TAYLOR P
T067926 Speeding 16-24 MPH *92/70

MATHIAS, STEPHEN AUSTIN
T074426 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

MAYFIELD, SHANNON TAYLOR
T074526 Failure to Use Safety Belt

MCEACHERN, ZANE
T074626 General Speed Law (School Zone) *41/25

MEREDITH, MADISON M
T074726 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55

MERRIMAN, NAGEE
T069826 Speeding 16-24 MPH

MILES, MELANIE MARKITA
T068026 Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License
Arraignment

MILLER, BRANDY MARIE
T074826 General Speed Law (School Zone) *25/36

MIXON, JAMES EDWARDS
T074926 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

MONTILLA, WILSON A HERRERA
T069926 Speeding 11-15 MPH *84/70
Arraignment

MOODY, SEDRIC
T075026 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
Arraignment

MOORE, LAMONICA L
T075126 General Speed Law (School Zone) *38/25
Arraignment

MORRIS, SHAMYA KAMILLE
T033426 A Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Sentencing Hearing
*Provide Defensive Driving Certificate

MOSS, GARY ETHAN
T109425 No Insurance
Trial
T109425A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MYLES, J’MYA DANESSE
T075226 Speeding 16-24 MPH *72/55
Arraignment

ODOM, HEATHER DAWN
T075326 Window Tint
Arraignment
T075326A Modification of Exhaust Systems

PAYNE, TROY DEL
T075426 General Speed Law (School Zone) *38/25

PETRY, CHENIKQUE
T068126 Speeding 16-24 MPH *89/70

PHILLIPS, TOMMY HOYT
T068226 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment

PICKETT, VICTORIA
T075526 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55
Arraignment

PONS, LAURA
T075626 Failure to Use Safety Belt

PROUT, JR, JALAL HANISI
T075726 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License
T075726A Failure to Use Safety Belt
T075726B Failure To Secure Registration

PUGH, SIERRA MIKAL
T075826 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T075826A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
Arraignment

RACHAL, KRYSTAL HOPE
T075926 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

RATLIFF, BILLIE BROOKE
T068326 Speeding 16-24 MPH *76/55

RICHMOND, JA’QUAVIS
T068426 Speeding 16-24 MPH *90/70

ROBINSON, REGINA STOVALL
T076026 Speeding 16-24 MPH *86/70

ROCHA, MARCELA
T068526 Speeding 25 & OVER *96/70

RUIZ, MANUEL DECIGA
T076126 Speeding 16-24 MPH *72/55

SANDERS, KRISTOPHER JOPREE
T077126 Failure to Use Safety Belt

SELLERS, DANIELLE MARIE
T076226 General Speed Law (School Zone)
Arraignment

SHINALL, CHRISTOPHER DAKOTA
T076326 Window Tint
Arraignment

SIKES, BRENT D
T076426 General Speed Law (School Zone) *35/25
T076426A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

SIRKNIGHT, KEVIN
T076526 Speeding 11-15 MPH *70/55

SMITH, ROKEDRICK ALLAIN
T076626 General Speed Law (School Zone) *34/25

SNEED, JANE DENISE
T076726 Window Tint

SOILEAUX, AIMEE
T076826 General Speed Law (School Zone) *34/25

SOSA-MEJIA, DANIEL WILSON
T034226 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
T034226A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

SOWLS, CHARLES E
T076926 Failure to Use Safety Belt
Arraignment

STONE, BEVERLY P
T70215 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

STRICKLIN, BAYLEE LYNN
T077026 Window Tint
For Further Disposition
Arraignment

SUAREZ, JR, SERGIO ARNULFO
T077226 Speeding 16-24 MPH *72/55

TELLIS, TOBIAS CONTRELL
T077326 General Speed Law (School Zone) *39/25

THOMPSON, KIMBERLY
T068626 Speeding 25 & OVER *95/70

WALKER, DEKELVION J
T077426 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T077426A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License
Arraignment

WALKER, KIMBER K
T077526 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T077526A Failure to Use Safety Belt

WILDER, JENNIFER C
T035026 Speeding 25 & OVER

YOUNG, JOSHUA SCOTT
T042126 Operating A Vehicle With Improper Headlamps
T042126A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
Arraignment

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A Louisiana Summer Guide

Summer in Louisiana brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, from juicy watermelons and sweet corn to ripe tomatoes and peppers. While the variety is exciting, the combination of heat and humidity can also cause produce to spoil more quickly if it is not selected and stored properly. Learning how to make smart choices at the store and care for your produce at home can help you stretch your food budget, reduce waste, and keep healthy foods on hand all season long.

Many people have experienced opening the refrigerator with plans to prepare a meal, only to find wilted greens or fruit that has gone bad too soon. During Louisiana’s hot summer months, this can happen even faster. The good news is that a few simple habits can go a long way in keeping your fruits and vegetables fresh longer.

The process begins at the grocery store or farmer’s market. When selecting produce, take a moment to carefully inspect each item. Choose fruits and vegetables that are free from cuts, bruises, mold, or soft spots. In warm climates like ours, these small imperfections can quickly lead to faster spoilage. Shopping local and in-season during the summer can also improve freshness since produce has often traveled a shorter distance.

It is also helpful to plan ahead. Consider how soon you will use each item and purchase produce at different stages of ripeness. For example, buying slightly green bananas or firm avocados allows them to ripen over time, which is especially helpful during busy summer schedules filled with camps, travel, and outdoor activities.

When certain produce items are out of season or if you are trying to avoid frequent trips in the heat, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are great alternatives. Frozen options are picked at peak ripeness and quickly preserved, making them both nutritious and convenient. Canned items can also be a smart choice, just look for vegetables labeled “low sodium” and fruits packed in 100 percent juice or water.

Knowing what to look for can help you select the best quality produce. Fresh Louisiana watermelon should feel heavy and sound hollow when tapped. Tomatoes should be firm but slightly soft, and peaches should have a sweet aroma. Leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, should be bright and crisp, not wilted from heat exposure. Vegetables like cucumbers, squash, and bell peppers should feel firm with smooth, unwrinkled skin.

Once you bring your produce home, proper storage is key especially during the summer. Due to the high temperatures, it is important to refrigerate perishable items promptly. Most vegetables and leafy greens should be stored in the refrigerator crisper drawer to maintain freshness. Fruits such as apples, bananas, and tomatoes release ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening, so keeping them separate can help prevent other produce from spoiling too quickly.

Some fruits can be left on the counter to ripen and then moved to the refrigerator once they are ready to eat. In Louisiana’s summer heat, this ripening process may happen faster than expected, so checking your produce daily can help prevent waste.

If you notice fruits or vegetables becoming overripe, do not throw them away. Freezing is a great option, especially for summer favorites like berries, peaches, and bananas, which can later be used in smoothies or recipes. Vegetables can also be frozen, although some may need to be briefly blanched first to maintain quality.

With a little planning and attention, keeping fruits and vegetables fresh during Louisiana’s hot summer months can be much easier. These small steps can help reduce food waste, save money, and ensure that healthy, refreshing options are always available for you and your family.

For more information, contact your local LSU AgCenter office.

 Shakera Williams, DrHSc, MPH, Associate Extension Agent 

Nutrition & Community Health, (Flavors of Health & CDC-HOP)

Webster, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes

Office: (318) 371-1371|Fax: (318) 371-9005

sswilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu |LSU AgCenter.com

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BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced this week that the Louisiana Carrot Initiative is now available at all Louisiana Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations, expanding access to healthy food incentives for SNAP recipients statewide.

The Louisiana Carrot Initiative provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating retailers. Participants can earn up to $25 in bonus benefits each month. The bonus benefits are automatically credited to their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible groceries at any retailer that accepts SNAP benefits.

“Louisiana is leading the nation in finding innovative ways to improve health outcomes while helping families stretch their food dollars,” said LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein. “The Louisiana Carrot Initiative rewards healthy choices, makes fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable, and helps put prevention at the center of our approach to health. Expanding this program to Walmart stores statewide means more Louisiana families can benefit from this proven strategy.”

Since launching in April 2025, Louisiana SNAP recipients have earned more than $1.6 million in bonus benefits through the Louisiana Carrot Initiative. Research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows participants in healthy food incentive programs consume significantly more fruits and vegetables than non-participants.

For more information about the Louisiana Carrot Initiative and participating retailers, visit ldh.la.gov/page/ehip.

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By Shannon Wright 

Good news for Sibley residents during the June meeting came with the Town Council’s decision to keep the town’s millage rates unchanged, meaning there will be no increase in property taxes.

“We did not raise our millage; we are keeping the same millage we had last year,” said Mayor Robert Smart.

While property taxes will stay the same, residents will see changes to water and sewer rates. Town officials explained that the increase was necessary for two primary reasons. First, maintaining certain rate levels is required for eligibility when seeking state and federal funding opportunities. Second, the town must ensure that utility services remain financially sustainable as operating costs continue to rise.

Mayor Smart noted that officials worked to minimize the impact on residents who use the least amount of water.

“We tried to keep the burden off of the elderly and disabled, those who don’t use more than the minimum, to keep their rates as low as possible,” said Smart. “The base rate was only increased by eighty cents per month.”

Residents who use more than the minimum allotment of 2,000 gallons per month will see a larger increase based on their usage.

The council also approved an increase in rental rates for the community center. Officials said the adjustment was necessary to help offset the cost of significant plumbing repairs currently underway. The rental rate had remained unchanged for many years.

As part of ongoing improvements, the town plans to add additional tables and chairs to the facility, while remaining within occupancy limits established by the fire marshal.

Council members also reminded residents that the dumpster located outside the community center is reserved for renters and is not intended for public use. Those renting the facility are asked to ensure dumpster lids remain closed to prevent trash and debris from being blown into surrounding areas.

Residents were also informed that the town’s splash pad is temporarily out of service following a lightning strike that damaged its motherboard. Herrington Communications is expected to send a technician to rewrite the program and restore operations as quickly as possible.

Mayor Smart emphasized that vandalism at the town’s park and playground areas will not be tolerated. Town officials have invested considerable time and money into creating recreational spaces for local families, but damage has already been reported to picnic tables.

The town encourages residents to follow the Sibley Town Hall Facebook page for updates regarding the splash pad, playground improvements, community announcements, and upcoming events.

The mayor and council continue to stress the importance of community involvement and remind residents that Town Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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By Marilyn Miller

The Safety Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) has been in force for almost a year in Dixie Inn, and the residents like it. At least the citizens who showed up to voice their opinions at the June 9 meeting of the Village’s Board of Aldermen do.

“Yes, it’s really a good program,” one citizen said. “We’ve finally got those idiots on Hwy. 80 watching their speed.”

“I think it’s a really good program. It’s not just speeding that is a concern. It’s public safety. And it’s not speed traps!” alderman Nell Finlay agreed.

Kay Hallmark-Stratton, former mayor of Dixie Inn, has seen a lot of scary things on the highways that crisscross her town in the years that she has lived and served there. “For me, it’s not just speeding. Vehicles will get right up on you while you are trying to turn.”

Alderman Judy McKenzie agrees that speeders should be fined, but “there’s a lot going on. We are getting a reputation for being a speed trap.” Alderman McKenzie told the story about her 77-year-old friend who was given his first speeding ticket while trying to find her house (about six weeks ago). She denied arguing with the policeman who gave her friend the $250 “cookie-cutter” ticket. After more “back and forth” discussion, Police Chief Jeff McNeill got up and began handing out copies of Louisiana Legislation outlawing councilmen from harassing or interfering with police officers. He then showed the Board of Aldermen the police officer’s body cam footage from the event, showing that the officer assured McKenzie’s friend that the ticket would not go on his record.

“But he wasn’t speeding,” Alderman McKenzie argued.

“Yes, he was.” Chief McNeill said.

“Anybody driving over the limit deserves a ticket,” someone in the audience offered.

“I’ll bow out and not say another thing,” McKenzie said.

Alderman Finlay spoke up and pointed out that “giving a ticket” is at the discretion of the officer. She then directed the conversation to the “big intersection” in Dixie Inn, claiming that “somebody is going to get killed out there. I suggest that we get flashing signs that say ‘Dangerous Intersection’ and post them at all four sides.”

Alderman Lance Milligan volunteered to talk to a vendor about the cost of the signs. He then made a motion to purchase and install the “danger signs.”

Chief McNeill added that “What we’re doing is not being b— holes here. Until you’ve picked a child up off asphalt because of a speeder…..”

In other business, the board:

Unanimously approved the 2026-27 General Fund and Utility Fund budgets;

Heard from Mayor Donna Hoffoss that the Village of Dixie Inn received an “A” water grade for 2026;

Mayor Hoffoss also announced that the Louisiana Municipal Association will meet June 23 at the Minden Civic Center at 6 p.m. She encouraged aldermen to let her know if they plan to attend;

Adopted the Minden Press-Herald as the official journal for 2026-27;

Adopted the Minutes of the May Regular and Special sessions;

Adopted the Financial Statements for May 2026.

The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, June 12:

ANDREWS, FRANCISCOS ROSHUN
INCOMING Unauthorized Use Of A Motor Vehicle
INCOMING Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)
INCOMING Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BAUGH, JEREMY SHANE
100222 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm – Domestic Violence

BROWN, HOLLY KATHRYN
100415 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

BRYANT, MICHAEL
100313 Forgery

CHESNEY, AMY
100054 Violation Of Leash Law
Restitution owed to the victim for Medical bills- $3,687.13, plus $553.07 fee = $4,240.20 total

CHREENE, CANDICE
100237-CT.1 Aggravated Assault
100237-CT.2 Resisting An Officer
100237-CT.3 Disturbing the Peace – Offensive Words
OC 4/24

CLARK, ALICIA GUILLORY
97906-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
97906-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

EASTER, SAMANTHA ANN
100261 Theft Under $1,000

EDMOND, KANESHIA LENEE
99769 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
Restitution owed- $700 plus $105 fee = $805 total A Trial WPSD

GIFFORD, RIVER
100140 Simple Battery

GREENARD, TEVIN JMAR
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
INCOMING Failing To Yield

HAMMONTREE, CHRISTOPHER
99809 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

HARRIS, DAMAHJAE JAQUAN
100403A-CT.1 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)

HARRIS, VONTAVIOUS DEWAYNE
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
INCOMING Failure to Yield Right of Way

HARVEY, ANDREW JAMES
100085 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

HARVEY, ANDREW JAMES
100085 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

HARVEY, ANDREW JAMES
100085 Theft of $1,000 or More but Less than $5000

HEADRICK, JUSTIN LEE
100242 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100242 CT. 2 Failure to Use Safety Belt
100242 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
100242 CT. 4 Operating A Vehicle With An Expired Driver’s License
OC 3/27

HEGGAR, KAMERON
INCOMING Criminal Street Gangs and Patterns of Criminal Street Gang Activity

HEGGAR, KAMERON
100357-CT.1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense
100357-CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

HILL, JOHNSON, COURTLAND JEREL
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
INCOMING Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign

HOLLEY, JEFFERY BOYD
100324 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100324 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
100324 CT. 3 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
100324 CT. 4 Operating a Vehicle with an Unlit License Plate

HOLT, RYAN JOSHUA
99473 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

JENKINS, JASON DARRYL LAMONT
100058 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

JOHNSON, TRENT GREGORY
INCOMING Possession of Schedule II CDS
INCOMING Theft Under $1,000
INCOMING Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Under Suspension For Certain Prior
INCOMING Improper Lane Usage
INCOMING Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
INCOMING Improper Use Of License Plate
INCOMING No Insurance
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle Without Proof Of Insurance

JONES, CHAMETERIA
100187 Aggravated Battery

MCGEE, LEEANNA RICHELLE
99655 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

NEAL, SABRA SAMANTHA
100320A Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

NEW, SHELBY
96171 Theft Under $1,000

RADFORD, KALELAH
98977 Theft Under $1,000
Per the court minutes on 10/10/25 the defendant is ordered to pay a total
of $7,000 restitution plus a 15% prosecuting fee.

REESE, DER’EON D’JAICEON CHRISTOPHER
99633 Manslaughter

RICHMOND, AMARI JAHNA
INCOMINIG Misd Illegal Possession Stolen Things

ROBINSON, ZYTWONE
100393-CT.1 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)
100393-CT.2 Simple Battery

SMITH, DUSTIN S
100308-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
100308-CT.2 Attempted Attempted Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
100308-CT.3 Simple Battery

SMITH, THADDEUS
100416 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

TIPPINS, KENNIE L.
100309 Unlawful use of a social networking website

WAFER, LANDON SCOTT
100191-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000
100191-CT.2 Fail to Report Accident

WARD, NACIA N
100215A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

WHITE, JUSTIN RAY
100257 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

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Vacation Bible School is beginning all over Webster Parish. Read here to find one (or more) just right for your children.

If your church is hosting one of these events this summer, please email your information to wpjnewsla@gmail.com and we will publish it in this special calendar. Thank you!

June 14 – 18

5:30 until 8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, Springhill, ages three through 6th grade.

June 15 – 19

6 until 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, Cotton Valley, Pre-K through 6th grade.

June 22 – 26

6 until 8:30 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church. Register at https://onrealm.org/NorthAcresBapti31149/Registrations/Registrants/e37ca670-d1e0-4d26-8e23-b409010037cd?congregantView=true&connect=true&viewIndividualId=cd5677d8-e681-479f-af07-b3fc012389f5 .

July 13 – 17

5:30 until 8:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden, ages pre-K through 6th grade. Supper provided. Call 318-377-1483 or visit https://www.facebook.com/100064614286593/posts/1321421020021695/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=wKEx4hN4p2w03lR0# for more information.

July 26 – 31

6 until 8:10 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 1400 Homer Road, Minden. For more information: calvaryminden.com/vbs .

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Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

*Information provided by National Weather Service.

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

June 11-13

Downtown Minden – Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190
Bites & Beats kicks off weekend celebration.
Kids Patriotic Parade
5K Run on Main
Cornhole Tournament
Grilling on Main
Little Grillers
Kids Play area
Duck Derby
Fireworks Finale

June 13

7 p.m. Gospel Night at aPiney Woods Jamboree, CAC Building, Springhill. Special guests will be Don Zimmerman, Glenda Whisnant, Cynthia Cater, Jeff Spring.

June 15-19

Building Bridges of Opportunity Summer Day Camp, males entering grades 6-9 in Minden and surrounding areas. Webster Jr. High School, 700 E. Union St., Minden. For more information, call 318-470-2031.

June 17

11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Giving is Groovy blood drive featuring City of Minden Police and Fire departments’ CUFFS & HOSES Drive, 520 Broadway, Minden. Give blood and tell which department to help one of them win the competition, while doing something to benefit others. Donate and receive a special edition LifeShare Groovy tee shirt while supplies last.

June 19

5 until 9 p.m., Juneteenth celebration, MLK Drive, Minden. Food, live music, games and activities for all ages, fellowship, community unity, local vendors. For more information, call Michael Walker at 318-210-1799.

June 20 – 21

Minden St. Jude Diamond Open in memory of Stanton Haynes. Minden Recreation Complex. Call 318-465-1938 or visit http://www.mindendiamondmemorial.com .

June 20

8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Men’s Wellness Fair, presented by Healing from the Heart LLC. Minden Recreation Center. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at eventbrite or at the door.

June 21

8 a.m. until a p.m., service at 10:45 a.m., Men’s Wellness Fair weekend continues, New Light Baptist Church, Minden.

June 22 – 26

9 a.m. until noon, Earth Camp 2026 at The Farm of Cultural Crossroads, Minden, ages 6 through 9.
1 p.m. until 3 p.m., ages 10 through 16.

June 25

10 a.m. Elder Fraud Awareness Session, presented by Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Sibley Town Hall, Sibley, La. Call 318-377-0345 to RSVP.

June 27

Annual Ride for WHO Poker Run. Pre-register to ride at http://bit.ly/3PG71ZH .

9 until 10 a.m. Check in at Cash Magic Springhill for W.H.O. Poker Run. Pre-register at http://bit.ly/3PG71ZH . Benefits Women Helping Others.

2 until 6 p.m., Miller Quarters Park, Minden, Daddies With Angels Cookout. Hearts & Halos event to support grieving fathers.

July 9

5:30 p.m. Gather and Grow – Gardening for Pollinators, Webster Parish Extension Office, 1202 Homer Road, Minden. For more information, call 318-371-1371 or 318-927-3110.

August 15

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rooted Women’s Conference, North Acres Baptist Church, 1852 Lewisville Road, Minden. This is a day for women who strive to be rooted in The Word. Hear from our keynote speaker, Stephanie Smithson, as she focuses on spiritual understanding and biblical literacy along with our multi-generational panel of ladies, who will describe what being rooted in Christ means to them. Come for a day of acoustic worship, fellowship, teaching and food! Your $30 ticket includes the conference, t-shirt, and a light lunch provided by Hugh Wood Catering. Childcare is provided. Registration is open through July 5. Register at https://onrealm.org/NorthAcresBapti31149/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTc4OTQ2Y2EtZmM3Ny00MWM2LWE2NmUtYjQzMzAwZmUyZDgx .

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Word of the day: Phlegmatic

Phonetic: /phleg· mat· ic/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition

having or showing a slow and stolid temperament

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Michael G. Upton, 53, 500 block Bellevue Rd., Cotton Valley: arrested June 6 by WPSO on fugitive warrant from Cotton Valley PD. No bond set.

Kameron Keeshawn Dupree, 20, 1000 block S. Main St., Springhill: arrested June 8 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, improper lane use. No bond set. 

Bryant A. Champion, 25, 2100 block Hwy. 531, Minden: arrested June 8 by Probation and Parole for probation violation. No bond set. 

Ira Lee Miller, 51, 400 block Front St., Minden: arrested June 9 by Minden PD for public intimidation. Bond set $10,000.

Amanda S. Berry, 42, 6100 block Woodruff St., Bradley, Arkansas: arrested June 10 by Minden PD on warrant for theft. Bond set $500. 

Nickie Marie Knapp, 38, 700 block Watterman St., Minden: arrested June 9 by WPSO on warrant. Bond set $100.

Jodie Lynn Brazzel, 42, 6400 block Southern Ave., Shreveport: surrendered himself to WPSO on warrants for simple battery, theft, home invasion, false imprisonment, criminal damage to property. Bond set $72,000.

Landon James Allen, 19, 15th St. NW, Springhill: arrested June 9 by WPSO for theft, criminal damage to property. Bond set $16,000.

Dameionia Fashun Gilbert, 40, 600 block Chestnut St., Minden: arrested June 8 by Minden PD on warrant. Bond set $20,000 surety or $1,000 cash.

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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Patsy Ann Greene Cahoon
August 2, 1943  –  May 26, 2026
Springhill/Shreveport
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, Old Sarepta Cemetery, Sarepta, La., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Robert Strong
February 13, 1936 — June 6, 2026
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Richard K. Sanders
April 17, 1952 — May 28, 2026
Minden
Memorial service: 1 until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, Hock Activity Building, 1383 Hwy. 531, Minden.

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

A planned special meeting of the Webster Parish Police Jury to discuss financial problems at Minden Medical Center has been postponed until a later date.

Police Jury President Jim Bonsall said the meeting, which had been set for Wednesday with Minden Medical Center CEO Keith Cox, will be rescheduled pending a report from the Louisiana Dept. of Hospitals.

“We don’t anticipate the state hospital department’s review will take long,” Bonsall said. “When we get their findings, we will be able to ask the right questions.”

Bonsall said the police jury will schedule Cox and, hopefully, officials from the hospital’s management company, Allegiance Health Management of Bossier City, at a future jury meeting.

Police Jury members passed a resolution at the June 2 meeting to request a state review of MMC. A similar resolution was passed earlier this year by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury concerning Ruston’s Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Results of that review were reported this week. 

“We were told that the state acted on Lincoln Parish’s resolution about two weeks after it was received, so we don’t think we should have to wait too long to know something,” Bonsall said.

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