Shreveport’s R.W. Norton Art Gallery is hosting a traveling exhibit: The World of Frida from September 24 to November 28. The exhibit originated in the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, California and has been shown in museums around the country. The R.W. Norton Gallery is the sixth stop for the exhibit.

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist who lived from 1907 to 1954, through some of the most turbulent times of her country’s and the world’s history. Her art drew its inspiration from Mexican folk culture, an influence that grew stronger as her career progressed. Frida Kahlo is one of the most easily recognized artists in the world. Her iconic face and colorful dresses (based on a Mexican dress she wore to one of her first exhibits in New York City) are firmly embedded in popular culture.

I’ll have to admit, my own interests are more historical than artistic. Kahlo’s affair with Leon Trotsky during his exile in Mexico City a few years before his assassination by a NKVD agent sent by Josef Stalin in 1940 and her painting Self Portrait with Stalin were the sum total of what I knew about the artist.
One of the more enjoyable aspects of writing the Kevin Hits the Road travel series is getting outside my comfort zone and exploring places that I might not necessarily find interesting. I have yet to be disappointed by my experiences on the road.

The World Of Frida is a celebration of Frida Kahlo and her work by over 90 artists from around the world. The artists interpreted her life in a variety of ways and in a variety of media, from portraits to sculpture. The R.W. Norton Gallery and Gardens is an absolutely wonderful place with something for everybody. The World of Frida is well worth a visit for art devotees as well as anyone interested in learning more about the world around them.

The R.W. Norton Art Gallery
4747 Creswell St. Shreveport
318-865-4201
http://www.rwnaf.org/
Free and open to all ages

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For me, the fall is my favorite time of the year to bass fish. Those hot summer days are behind us and cooler days and nights take over. This in turn cools the water surface temperature down which helps to trigger a good feeding frenzy. Today, we’ll take a look at few of the best fall baits you need to have tied on the next time you go fishing.

First, let’s tie on an oldie but goodie, a spinnerbait! Now with this bait, you want to keep it simple. Keep in mind that bass are feeding on shad or baitfish trying to fatten up for the winter months. So, the color you choose, should be white or if the water has a little stain, use chartreuse and white combination. I have found more success by using a smaller spinnerbait like a ¼ oz. with two small 1 ½ or #2 willow leaf blades. I like double silver blades if the water is clear and a silver/gold combination if the water is stained. Again, you’re trying to imitate small shad, so smaller blades tend to look more realistic. My favorite ¼ oz. spinnerbait is called a “Humdinger” which has small blades and comes in several blade combinations, but again I like the double willow bait the best. One thing that I feel really sets the “Humdinger” apart from other spinnerbait brands, is the living rubber skirt, which has more action coming through the water than your traditional silicone skirt.

Next, a crankbait can be a great choice when targeting bass that are chasing and feeding on shad or baitfish. Again, you’re trying to match the hatch so again, keep it simple. I like a bait called a “Bandit” which comes in three different series: 100, 200 or 300. The 100 series is shallow running crankbait that runs 2 to 4 feet deep depending on what size line you’re throwing. The 200 series for me is my personal choice and runs 6 to 8 feet again depending on the size line you’re using. And the third series, is a 300 which runs 8 to 10 feet deep. When it comes to color, choose either a pearl-colored bait with a black back, a chrome with either a blue or black back and my personal choice is what Bandit calls the “splatter back” which is a white crankbait with black paint splattered across the back of the bait and has a yellow belly but sometimes I’ll alter this yellow belly with hot red fingernail polish.

One more option is a topwater bait like a chugger, prop bait or a walking style bait like a “Zara Spook”, “Chug bug”, or my personal choice, a “Yellow Magic” (Pop R type of bait). Nothing gets the blood flowing more than a bass exploding on a topwater bait! Everyday can be different; you have to let the fish tell you what they want each day. Some days they want a bait that walks from side to side, and on other days, they may want a slow retrieving prop bait like a small or medium size Whopper Plopper. Also, always, always, always make sure you a have “ SPRO” topwater frog tied on no matter what. When the bass are eating the frog, it can get very exciting really quick.

This fall when you head to the lake, I hope this will help make your decision making easier. The fall can be an awesome time to be on the lake, as bass migrate up the creeks and gorge themselves on shad. It’s also a great time for another reason, a lot of anglers are hunters and are in the woods chasing Mr. Buck; leaving the lakes less crowded. So, take the time over the next two months and lock in on some of the best bass fishing action of the year. Make sure to check out the Tackle Talk Live show every Monday at 11:00 AM on our You Tube channel or on our Facebook page. Good luck, good fishing and don’t forget to set the hook!

Steve Graf
Owner/Co-host
Hook’N Up & Track’N Down Show
And Tackle Talk Live

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A pair of brothers are housed at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center following a “shots fired” call to Minden Police.

D’Angelo J. Lyons, 22, of the 1300 block of Sheppard St., and Terrance Lyons, 28, of the 1100 block of East St., are charged with possession of CDS Sch. I with intent to distribute, possession of a CDS in presence of a firearm, and D’Angelo Lyons is also charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

Police Chief Steve Cropper said Det. Shane Griffith answered the call Friday morning.

“During the course of the investigation, it was learned the two were in possession of 50g of Marijuana, digital scales and clear plastic baggies used for the sale of narcotics,” Cropper said.

The subjects were in a 2011 Buick LaCrosse, and everything was reportedly found in the trunk, including a Taurus 9mm handgun with an extended magazine.

“During an interview, Terrance Lyons revealed the firearm belonged to D’Angelo’s girl friend, and he advised the two had stopped seeing each other a few weeks prior,” the chief said. “A records check revealed the firearm was stolen from the identified female, and D’Angelo later admitted the gun was in his possession.”

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A North Webster Parish woman has been arrested by Springhill Police.

Angella Willis, 40, of the 400 block of 4th St., SE, Springhill, is charged with two counts of second degree battery.

According to reports, two Springhill police officers were dispatched to a fight with injuries at another residence on 4th St., SE.

“Upon arrival, it was determined that Angella Willis had been at her neighbor’s and got into a verbal altercation,” said Springhill Police Chief Will Lynd. “She left the area of the altercation and returned to her residence, during which time she found a box cutter and went back to the other residence to cut two female victims.”

The first female victim reportedly sustained great bodily injury from a severe laceration to the nose and both hands. Lynd said she required multiple stitches for the hand injuries.

“She was later transported to Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport to receive reconstructive surgery on her nose,” the chief said. “The second female victim sustained a severe laceration to her right inner thigh. It was a clean cut down to the muscle area, requiring numerous stitches.”

Willis was transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A call to Minden Police in the early hours Tuesday morning, led to the arrest of a Minden man.

Tydius Javeon Williams, 24, of the 800 block of Fincher Road, was arrested for domestic abuse battery by strangulation.

Police Chief Steve Cropper said Officer Jason Lee responded to a third party call concerning a domestic disturbance.

“As the officer was looking for the apartment, he observed a small group of people standing near the front of another apartment,” Cropper said. “Off. Lee exited his patrol unit and was approached by the complainant, who said her daughter had been physically abused by Williams. Then she pointed out Williams to the patrol officer.”

According to reports, when Lee approached the subject, Williams became “very emotional” and began moving away.

“Williams started crying and trying to fall to the ground,” said the chief. “Lt. Chris McClaran and Off. Lee escorted Williams to the front of the patrol unit in an attempt to interview him. Williams failed to give a statement and began tensing his arms, so he was placed in the back of the patrol unit.”

The victim and Williams reportedly were arguing about an ongoing court situation for a separate incident. According to the victim, Williams was yelling at her. Williams also reportedly left the residence and when he returned, he sat on the porch for a while before following the victim inside the residence “talking to himself” in the living room and “making a lot of noise.”

“The victim advised Williams their one-year-old child was sleeping, and she told officers she then went outside to avoid a physical altercation because there had been others in the past,” Cropper said. “Williams followed her outside to the sidewalk and pushed her. She continued to walk toward the center section of the apartments. Williams grabbed her clothing and began choking her with the collar.”

The victim reportedly began losing oxygen and fell to the ground. Two unidentified apartment residents reportedly observed the incident and intervened.

“The victim stated the two civilians pulled Williams off her and began striking him, saying that he should not ‘do women that way,’” Cropper said.

Williams was read his rights, arrested and placed in a holding cell at Minden Police Department before being transferred to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

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Lish Antonio Island, 50, of the 100 block of Austin Rd., Minden, was arrested by Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputy on a warrant for aggravated assault with a firearm.

Johnny L. Cannon, 35, of Shreveport, was arrested by WPSO at Caddo Correctional Center on a warrant for possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine.

Arthur Isaac IV, 25, of Natchitoches, was arrested at BDCC on a warrant for armed robbery.

Chad L. Young, 26, of Arcadia, was arrested at BDCC for possession with intent to distribute Marijuana.

Charbaseya Dyon Jackson, 25, of Houston, Texas, was arrested for violation of parole.

Amy Elizabeth Lindsey, 34, no address, was arrested by WPSO for simple battery.

Gracie Nicole Smith, 37, of Arcadia, was arrested for issuing worthless checks.

Calton Rodregus, 40, of the 200 block of 1st St. Pinehill, Springhill, was arrested by Springhill PD for second degree battery.

Billy Fred Ray Jr., 56, of the 100 block of S. Roosevelt St., Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police on a parole board pick-up order.

Darion L. Jackson, 28, of Amblewood Ln., Shreveport, was arrested by Cullen PD on a warrant out of Caddo Parish.

Kimberly Holland, 40, of the 700 block of E. Todd, Minden, was arrested by WPSO for possession of Sch. II and contempt of court.

Howard Roberts, 24, of Hwy. 531, Dubberly, was arrested by WPSO detectives for simple burglary.

Kendrick Weathers, 35 of Heflin, was arrested by Louisiana State Police for driving under suspension.

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Liz Talley

For those interested in the essential elements of writing fiction, plan to attend an event at 5 p.m. Monday, November 8 at the Minden Main Branch of the Webster Parish Library.

Driving a GMC: The Essential Elements of Writing Fiction will feature local authors Liz Talley and Phylis Caskey.

Talley is the author of 30 heartwarming stories of love and laughter. A finals in both the Golden Heart and Rita awards, she’s garnered number one spots on Amazon Romance lists and appeared on the USA Today Bestsellers list.

Robin Carr says, “laughter and tears spring from the pages,” while Kristan Higgins says her stories are “written in a warm, intelligent voice.”

Talley makes her home in North Louisiana with her high school sweetheart, two teen boys and three dogs. When not writing romance, she likes to read, volunteer and watch Netflix.

Since she is from Minden, Talley spent many of her formative years at the Webster Parish Library. They are excited to host this hometown USA Today bestselling author.

She can be reached at http://www.liztalleybooks.com.

Phylis Caskey

Caskey is the author of Skinny Dipping in Cane River, a retro mystery novel set in her home state of Louisiana. Recently she released Windrush, The Last of the Scythians, on Amazon’s newest platform Vella.

It quickly became a crowned favorite in the historical and action/adventure categories. During the first week of publication, it listed as number 30 out of thousands of new Vella releases.

Caskey lives in Shreveport with her husband and dog, occasionally visiting her two grown children.

Registration is required to hear these ladies. To sign up, contact Shelley at 318-371-3080 Ext. 142 or reserve your spot using the Webster Parish Library’s mobile app.

Patrons can also participate via Zoom at the Springhill location. Please contact Renee at 318-539-4117.

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Who, you ask, is Rufus C. Rose? No, Rufus isn’t a cartoon character or the star of a major pre-talkie movie. He, like Sarah the telephone operator and The Angels’ boss Charlie, is one of the more important characters you’ve never seen.

How ‘bout Howdy Doody? Ah, yes, you say. Rockin’ right along, Rufus is the man who created and, for 13 years, pulled the strings of that freckle-faced little puppet boy who dominated early television. Rufus could make Howdy dance to the music and string along anywhere he wanted.

Rufus controlled from behind the scenes. He’s long since gone to his reward, but some believe his puppet master spirit lives on, perhaps right here in our city. Some believe the strings are attached firmly to elected officials in and outside city government. To those “some,” we’d like to know more.

Our problem is there’s no proof, merely speculation. Watching inaction after inaction, month after month, by our city council, one could see where there might be a modicum of fact to the wondering. Rocker isn’t a conspiracy theorist (however, the moonwalk was filmed at Disney studios), but such well-orchestrated opposition to just about anything coming from Hizzonner can’t be grounded solely in spontaneity.

Actions have a clear, loud voice. If there is someone pulling strings, what is the ultimate goal? One could say power is the impetus. We will soon see if there’s someone powerful enough to hold grown folks up by strings, and that optic could come very soon. Perhaps as soon as the planned attempt to get select neighborhood signatures for grant money to do much-needed infrastructure work.

Maybe we’ll even see if there’s one (or more) pulling the strings that can continue to keep some purported puppets out of court, a fete that could give feet to speculation. This rockin’ chair isn’t equipped with a crystal ball accessory, but it does have a landing spot for messenger pigeons. A little concrete information sure beats a truckload of “they” say.

One old-time movie contains an appropriate quote in reference to what could be the source of futility that permeates just about every level of our city government. Paraphrasing, the bad guy says, “Why would I want to be a politician when it’s so easy to control one. Get more done that way.”

Consider, though, what it takes to be an accomplished puppeteer. It takes a good puppet: a character without structure (primarily, a spine) that functions only at the dictate of another. A soulless object, without conscience, will or senses beyond what is granted by its master.

Just as in The Wizard of Oz, Toto is sniffing around. He’s checking behind curtains, sniffing along sidewalks. Better than even odds he’s gonna find more than chalk marks and dust bunnies.

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Karl Wade Foley
April 2, 1957 – October 6, 2021
Services: Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at the First United Methodist Church of Logansport in Logansport, Louisiana.
Visitation: 1:30 PM

Elton E. “Gene” Nix, Jr.
December 24, 1947 – October 7, 2021
Services: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Shreve City Baptist, 2810 Knight St., Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation:11:00 a.m. until time of service
Burial: Blanchard Cemetery

Imogene Burley Wallace King
April 25, 1927 – October 11, 2021
Graveside service: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St Vincent Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation: Friday, October 15, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

William Beach
January 18, 1943 – October 9, 2021
Services: Friday, October 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, LA.
Visitation: Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Burial: Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in the Fairview community. 

Freddie Guimbellot Carr
April 27, 1949 – October 8, 2021
Services: Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., both at Rose-Neath South, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, LA. 
Graveside service: will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA 
Burial: Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA 

 

Local residents are opening their homes for National Night Out today (Tuesday, Oct. 12).

District A
Jerald & Kay McGuire – 362 Carey Lane – 6:00 p.m.
Estimated attendance is 30
No theme
St. Rest Baptist Church – Annex Building – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m
Estimated attendance is 100 +
“Give Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”

District B
No parties.

District C
Camilla Law – 713 Crichton Street – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Estimated attendance is 50
No theme

District D
No parties.

District E
Annie Walker – 702 Claiborne Avenue – 6:30 p.m.
Estimated attendance is 80
No theme

Town Hall will be the location for National Night Out in Sibley. There will be food and fun for the whole family.

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Emma Pitman has been selected as the 2021-2022 Homecoming Queen for Glenbrook School.

“Homecoming week is finally here,” the Queen and Glenbrook student council president told The Journal. “I am very excited and honored that the Apache student body elected me not only as their Student Council President but also as their 2021 Homecoming Queen. Glenbrook School has been my home away from home for thirteen years. I have made many memories, and homecoming is always one of my favorites.”

Emma is the daughter of Keith and Stephanie Pitman. Her career at Glenbrook includes: National Honor Society, Student Council President, 2021 Apache Princess, Varsity Cheer Captain, All MAIS Honors in cross country, track, and softball, Member of 2019 Softball Championship Team, Member of 2021 Cross Country and Track Championship Team, 2019 and 2020 MAIS Class 2A Cross Country State Champion.

On Friday, the pre-game introduction of this year’s queen and her court will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Kick off time has been set for 7 p.m. for the game against Plain Dealing.

The Journal will feature a full court story and picture in Thursday’s update.

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The Minden Lions Club welcomed Dr. Francis Oguntodu on Thursday, Oct. 9. His presentation focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, and he attempted to provide updated information about symptoms, treatments, vaccines and boosters. Dr. Oguntodu spent a great deal of time answering questions from those in attendance and dispelling myths surrounding the disease and treatment options.

Dr. Oguntodu is board certified in family medicine and is accepting new patients at his office, Elite Family Medicine, located at #2 Medical Plaza in Minden. When Dr. Oguntodu is not in his clinic, he is working in MMC’s emergency room or seeing hospital inpatients as a hospital medicine physician.

Photo by Tracy Campbell: Pictured from left are Jim Williams, Minden Medical Center CEO; George French III, MMC board member and past CEO; Francis Oguntodu, MD, Elite Family Medicine; and Mandi Hart, RN, director of physician services and business development.

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By Josh Beavers

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one local survivor is doing her part to spread the word on early detection.

Melisa Hefner Rudd walked from Sarepta to Springhill last weekend to raise awareness. She was diagnosed in December 2019 with stage two, triple negative breast cancer. She underwent 16 chemo treatments, three surgeries with one to go, and 35 radiation treatments.

She has one simple message – early detection saves lives.

“It is estimated that 670 people will die this year in the state of Louisiana from a disease that when caught in the early stages has a 99% cure rate,” she told The Journal. “It is extremely important to put a face with cancer survival so that people can see that a mammogram, which takes less than 30 minutes, can give you the next 50 years of your life. Take that time and see your daughter get married and your son graduate high school and live life to its fullest with your spouse.”

Rudd and husband Michael are parents to four children. She says it is vital for people to understand that it is “better to be the girl that has cancer than the girl that cancer has.”

Rudd has created Fight with Faith, Inc. which is a nonprofit to help cancer patients and others. The primary goal is to help those diagnosed with cancer in Louisiana prepare their will, power of attorney and living will at no cost to them.

“I have been a notary since 2008 and as a notary in Louisiana you can prepare all of these documents,” she told us. “I have also been a paralegal for a total of 8 years in the past and have had ample experience in preparing these documents.”

She said she prayed for the longest about “why God allowed me to start this journey and be able to be on the survivor’s side.”

“One night it just hit me,” she said. “These documents are so expensive and someone worrying about survival shouldn’t have to pay to insure that their affairs are in order.”

Rudd is also sponsoring Christmas without Cancer for five families in north Louisiana who are currently dealing with cancer.

“I just don’t feel like a child should miss the excitement of Christmas because mom or dad has this ugly disease,” she said.

Rudd said Fight with Faith can be found on Facebook. Her personal Facebook page also has information.

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Calling all aspiring new novel writers.

Amy Lynn Green will be the guest speaker at the Minden Main Branch of the Webster Parish Library at 5 p.m. Monday, November 1.

Green will discuss Novel Writing 101.

She has always enjoyed history, and she loves speaking with book clubs, writing groups and libraries all around the country. Her debut novel, Things We Didn’t Say, was a finalist for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award and Carol Award. She received a starred review from both Booklist and Library Journal.

Green and her husband make their home in Minneapolis, Minn.

Registration for the event is required. To register, please contact Shelley at 318-371-3080, ext. 142 or reserve your spot using the Webster Parish Library’s mobile app.

Patrons can also participate via Zoom at the Springhill library location. To register to attend in Springhill, contact Renee at 318-539-4117.

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: canned fruit, dry pasta, powdered or canned milk, rice, cornbread mix

Clothing: men’s socks and underwear

Household Goods: towels, king and queen sheets

UCAP is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for food, utility and rent assistance. Clothing is dispersed on Wednesdays only.

September 2021 Assistance Report:

In September, UCAP filled 108 requests for clothing and supplied 35 families (85 individuals) with food. They paid $9,873 in utilities and $400 in rent.

Thank you, Community, for enabling us to furnish this assistance!

By Bonnie Culverhouse

An argument over a teenager’s cell phone led to abuse charges of a south Webster Parish man Friday.

Bobby Joseph Wiltcher, 36, of the 200 block of Fuller St., Doyline, was arrested by Major Robert Hayden Jr. with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with domestic abuse battery.

According to Hayden’s report, the victim, Wiltcher’s wife, told him the two argued about their 13-year-old son’s cell phone.

“She said during the argument, Wiltcher started putting his hands on her and pushing,” Hayden said. “Then he bit her left arm. She showed me the marks that are consistent with bites.”

The complainant reportedly wanted to pursue charges. Wiltcher has three prior domestic abuse charges on record. The first in 2013, second in 2015 and third in 2020.

“During this argument, according to the complainant, Wiltcher also pushed and grabbed their son when he tried to intervene and get them to stop,” Hayden said.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Minden residents Saturday for breaking into a south Webster Parish residence.

Richard Allen Shirey, 42, of Burrell Lane is charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage and disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Cindy Burham, 40, of Burrell Lane is charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Sheriff Jason Parker said Deputy Josh McCormick and Lt. Eric Roby were dispatched Saturday evening to a residence in Doyline in reference to a disturbance.

“When they arrived they made contact with the complainant who said Shirey and Burham came to his home without permission to get a couch that Shirey’s ex-wife told him to get for her,” Parker said. “The ex-wife apparently once lived in the house, but has not lived there nor paid rent in several months.”

The complainant reportedly said he heard a knock on the door and when he began to open it, Shirey and Burham barged into the residence.

“The complainant said Shirey was obviously intoxicated,” the sheriff said. “He was threatening the complainant while flipping over couches and throwing items around the residence.

“Shirey then began taking the sectional couch outside and, while doing so, put several holes in the walls with the feet of the couch,” Parker continued.

Shirey and Burham were arrested and booked into Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

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Tami R. Williams, 57, of Shongaloo, was arrested by Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies for expired plate, no insurance and possession of Sch. II Methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Crystal D. Shern, 39, of Junction City, Ark., was arrested by WPSO as a fugitive from Haynesville.

Kalan Ray Little, 60, of Heflin, was arrested by WPSO for possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, 2 counts of possession of a firearm with controlled dangerous substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bruce Sterling Jr., 44, of the 900 block of Waterman Street, Minden, was arrested as a fugitive from Bossier Parish and driving under suspension.

Tyler Randall, 18, of Magnolia, Ark., was arrested by Springhill Police for unauthorized entry of a place of business, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and simple criminal damage to property.

Jamarceon J. Jackson, 23 of Haynesville, was arrested by WPSO for criminal neglect of family.

James Nicholas Robinson, 41, of Springhill, was arrested by Cullen Police for illegal carrying of a weapon, possession of Sch. II, expired driver’s license, possession of Sch. II Methamphetamine, no motorcycle endorsement, no brake lights.

Deangelo M. Joiner, 26, of Heflin, was arrested by WPSO for simple burglary and theft of a firearm.

Jason Michael Vaughn Hillman, 18, of Doyline, was arrested by WPSO, for domestic abuse battery and simple assault.

Sarah Faye Dance, 36, of Blue Run Rd., Minden, was arrested by WPSO for simple criminal damage to property, domestic abuse battery and on three warrants from Claiborne Parish.

Raneseya Brown, 24, of Junction City, was arrested by Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s deputies for hit and run driving.

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Shakera Williams with LSU AgCenter in Webster Parish, will be hosting an Air Frying 101 class from11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, October 29.

To register for this class, please fill out this registration form with the link below or with the QR code on flyer. You may also call the Webster Extension office at 318-371-1371 to register.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/QmGWYxxrGB

This class is perfect for beginners who already have an air fryer or someone who may be on the fence about purchasing one.

There is a $10 fee to attend the class. The class fee can be paid in cash or check.

Please make all checks payable to the LSU AgCenter. Payment must be made no later than Monday, October 25 at the Webster Parish Extension Office.

* Limited seating is available* Social distancing guidelines will be followed and face masks are required.

Friday, October 29
11a.m.- 1 p.m.
Webster Extension Office
1202 Homer Road
Minden, LA 71055

Please contact the nutrition agent for more information below
Shakera Williams , MPH
Webster Parish Extension Office
318-371-1371

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Karl Wade Foley
April 2, 1957 – October 6, 2021
Services: Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at the First United Methodist Church of Logansport in Logansport, Louisiana.
Visitation: 1:30 PM

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The North Webster Knights dropped yet another heartbreaker, this time to the Bossier Bearkats, by a final score of 40-28.

In a back-and-forth contest that featured big plays on both sides, it was Bossier who struck the final blow, dropping the Knights record to 2-4 on Homecoming night.

The Bearkats leaped out to an early 16-0 lead before North Webster got back in it with a pair of long drives to make the score 16-14. Then Jamarcus Stephens made a highlight reel interception near the goal line and raced 100 yards for a pick six to give the Knights a 20-16 halftime lead.

It was a lead North Webster could not hold, as the offense stalled on the second half’s opening possession and Bossier struck, even getting a pick six of their own at one point to take a 32-20 lead.

The Knights added another score but could not come up with a key stop late in the fourth.

North Webster will try to rebound next week in a Webster-Parish rivalry game with the Lakeside Warriors.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

Minden Police responded to a “shots fired” incident near a Talton Street convenience store around 8:40 p.m. Thursday where a Bastrop man was injured.

According to Police Chief Steve Cropper, Officer Jason Lee noticed a vehicle pulling away from the scene and attempted a traffic stop.

“There were two occupants in the vehicle,” Cropper said. “As the officer asked them to step out, he heard someone behind him call out that someone in the store had been shot.”

Off. Lee reportedly returned to the store to tend to the victim, and the two occupants fled the scene.

“The one shot was a 22-year-old black male from Bastrop,” said the chief. “He was struck in the groin area. An ambulance responded, and he was transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport with a non-life threatening injury.”

Officers reportedly located the two subjects.

“They have been detained but not yet charged,” Cropper said. “The vehicle they were in had a firearm and several grams of natural Marijuana.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A disturbance in progress led Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies to an apartment complex south of Sibley on Hwy. 371 around 4 p.m. Thursday where they confiscated guns, magazines and ammunition.

Sheriff Jason Parker said several male subjects fled the scene as deputies arrived.

“We did a grid search but were unable to locate them,” Parker said.

Parker said he suspects the guns were stolen and is working with other law enforcement agencies to confirm it.

“We are getting prints from the guns, which had extended magazines,” the sheriff said. “Those hold more bullets. We are checking for DNA, also.”

Parker said deputies also confiscated the hoodies with “Train To Step” on them.

“TTS is a local gang that has been terrorizing our community and surrounding parishes for a while,” Parker said.

“Even though we haven’t made any arrests yet, we feel like this is a win for us, getting these weapons off the street,” he continued. “We will be sending them off for ballistics, and I’m confident we will catch these people.”

If anyone has information concerning the weapons or the male suspects that escaped, please call the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-377-1515.

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