Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service

Escaped Caddo Correctional Center inmate Tre’veon Jackson, 24, was captured Tuesday night in Marshall, Texas by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force, according to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

U.S. Marshal Brian Barber said Jackson’s capture was a cooperative operation between the Western District of Louisiana and Eastern District of Texas.

Jackson is currently being held in the Harrison County Jail on federal charges. Jackson escaped from a Caddo Parish deputy’s custody around 10:15 p.m. Sept. 14 outside Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport on Kings Highway while being transported back to the Caddo Correctional Center. Following his escape, he carjacked a vehicle at the Marriott hotel at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City and led police on a chase before abandoning the vehicle near Highway 80 and Interstate 220. He remained at large for eight days. Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. thanked local, state, and federal law enforcement for their collaboration in locating and apprehending Jackson.

Caddo Sheriff Takes Responsibility, Announces Security Reforms Following Escape

Hours before Jackson’s capture was announced Tuesday night, Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. held a media briefing at the Caddo Correctional Center to address the security failures that enabled Jackson’s escape. Whitehorn took full responsibility. A second deputy should have been assigned to transport Jackson, the sheriff said. Whitehorn announced a series of protocol reforms, including mandatory dual-deputy transport for all inmates classified as high-risk. The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office noted that Jackson — a convicted armed robber who also faces two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder — should have been transported under heightened security procedures given his criminal history.

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It’s only taken me 60 years to write about how they met.  It was in 1937 or ’38.  He was 22 and making $10 a week working as a delivery boy for a grocery store.  His rural route took him right by her house.  

She was 15 and just out of high school.  As strange as it may sound nowadays, his job was to drive through the country and barter with local farmers – swap them things they needed for eggs, chickens, and fresh vegetables so he could take them back and sell them at the grocery store.  

She was raised in an area of North Louisiana called The Pint. I believed they called it that because it was near a “point” where the Bayous D’Arbonne and Middle Fork ran together.  The term probably got just a little countrified over time.  It was an area of the country where you couldn’t swing a dead cat and not hit someone called Colvin.  She was a Pint Colvin.  

She used to tell me that there were three sets of Colvins:  The non-church going (drankin’) Colvins, the church going ones (some who would only drink in moderation, and always behind closed doors, and lastly the Colvins “who didn’t take nothin’ off nobody.”  She liked to think we belong mostly to the latter and consequently, if you ever saw her coming when her Scotch-Irish temper was up, you’d best clear the road.

The day they met she was wearing a pair of overalls and swinging an empty gallon kerosene container.  It had a potato crammed on the spout to keep its contents from sloshing out.  The kerosene was needed to fuel their stove and the lamps around her house.  The boy coming from the grocery store had a tank of kerosene and a pump to fill her can.  Back then a gallon of kerosene cost about 15 cents.

Just like the pretty young girl awaiting his arrival, the truck he drove must have been a sight to behold.  It had a chicken coop on the roof to hold the chickens picked up on his route.  

They met and chatted long enough for him to find out she had a steady boyfriend.  It didn’t stop him from coming back around.  Because he was seven years older, her parents thought he was too old for her and made them stop seeing each other.  

He never left her mind though and one day he received a letter asking him to stop back by.  They courted for a couple more years and were married at a preacher’s house in Arcadia.  They brought along a few friends to act as witnesses.  Their first daughter Phyllis Jean was born two years after they were married.  During World War II he was drafted at age 28 and sent to serve in the Philippines.   While he was away, their first son, James Thomas, Jr. , Jimmy, was born and named after his father.  

Once the war was over, she was still at home with no husband and living with two young kids on a small monthly government stipend.  She saw other husbands coming home.  She decided to write a letter to the U.S. Army inquiring why a husband with two children wasn’t home yet.  The letter she wrote helped him get out of the army and back home with his family.  

They added two more sons to round out a family of four.  Benjamin Kimble was followed by David Randall in 1956.  That’s me, Randy, Laura Nell and James Thomas “Jake” Rogers’ baby boy.  

And that’s how Mama and Daddy met.  Daddy said he had to work overtime to beat that boyfriend’s time.   I’m glad he did.  Mama’s not with us anymore, neither is Daddy or Jimmy.  But that makes it all the more special to have the opportunity to tell their love story.

Randy Rogers was raised in Dubach and now lives in Minden, LA.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, September 25:

BAUGH, JERESTIN L
99339 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
99339A Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

BEENE, GERALD
100327 Simple Burglary

BILLUPS, JUSTIN SLADE
99913 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
99913 CT. 2 Improper Passing
99913 CT. 3 Speeding 11-15 MPH

BIRDEN, III, JAMES
99414B Obstruction Of Justice
Please make sure forfeiture of 1,877 in US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

BREWER, DAMIEN D
100365 Fail to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender/Child Predator

BREWER, DAMIEN D
T025722LA Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T097124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BURDITT, DAVID TROY
100039 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

CARROLL, TONYA MARIE
100193 Forgery

CHARLES, BRANDON MICHAEL
100000-CT.1 Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer
100000-CT.2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon
100000-CT.3 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS
100000-CT.4 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
100000-CT.5 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS
100000-CT.6 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

CLARK, CHRISTIAN
100611 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

COLEMAN, WILL PARKER
100389 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100389 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

EVANS, DAVENGELO LAJUAN
97438-CT.1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000
97438-CT.2 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Valued At $1,000 Or More But Under $50,000
Restitution owed to the victims – $7,554.23 + $1,133.13 fee = $8,687.36 Balance as of 8/31/26 is $3,193.36

FRAZIER, OLIVIA LEE
100545-CT.1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100545-CT.2 Sale/Distribution/Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription
100545-CT.3 Speeding 16-24 MPH
100545-CT.4 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

GOMEZ, ALEXIS DAVID
100277 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

GRAHAM, ERIN LYNEE
98897 Forgery
Restitution owed to the victim $5,545 + $831.75 fee = $6,376.75 total Balance as of 09/09/26 is $1,726.75

HOWARD, AMBER MICHELLE
99861 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

HUBBARD, KEVIN BRIAN
99977 Second Degree Kidnapping

JOHNSON, PRINCESS MARIE
100348 Aggravated Battery – Domestic Violence

JONES, JACOB D
99406 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

JONES, TARENZO JASHUN
100580 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

KEE, CHRISTOPHER
99862-CT.1 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)
99862-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

KEYES, CHESTER MUHAMMAD
100186 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

LEMONS, GREGORY SCOTT
100303 Simple Burglary

MAXIE, CAROLYN TAYLOR
100610 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS
OC 8/17 St Conf 12/14

MCCUEN, BROOKSY JAKE
100039 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

MCKINNEY, DRAKE EDWARD
100115 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

MCLAIN, ASHLEY S
100616 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

MENDENHALL, TYTRAVION
100402 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or CDS

MILLER, KENNETH CASH
100492-CT.1 Possession of CDS I Marijuana (More Than Fourteen Grams)
100492-CT.2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
100492-CT.3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

MITCHELL, JUAN CALESTRO
100581 Operating A Vehicle While Under Suspension For Certain Prior

PERRYMAN, JUSTIN W.
98315 Hit & Run Driving Resulting In Death Or Serious Bodily Injury

REECE, DARREN
89402 Disturbing The Peace Violent/Tumultuous
Has incoming felonies arrested 9/3/26 in Division E

REEDER, RALTERRIAN
99103A Racketeering

SMITH, DEMICHAEL DAMONTREAL
100217 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

STAPLES, REBECCA MASON
99799A-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
99799A-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

STARLING, FLOYD
100563 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Third Offense

TAYLOR, SHEILA DENISE
100613 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

TRIPLETT, JR., ROBERT VERNON
99974 Possession of a Schedule IV CDS

VALDEZ, JR, BASILLO ADRIAN
100277 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

WALKER, DEGARYUS DARNELL
100232 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100232 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

WHITFIELD, JR., TIMOTHY EDWARD
100530 Disturbing the Peace by Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition

WHITFIELD, JR., TIMOTHY EDWARD
100535 Entry On Or Remaining In Places Or On Land After Being Forbidden

WILLIS, RODERICK DANTRESE
99642 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
99642 CT. 2 Speeding 25 & OVER
99642 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
99642 CT. 4 Window Tint

YOUNG, LEVERT L
100041 Simple Battery

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By Shakera Williams

Every day, we hear nutrition advice from friends, family, social media, television, and the internet. While some of this information is accurate, many common nutrition beliefs are actually myths. These misconceptions can make healthy eating confusing and may even prevent us from making the best choices for our health.

The good news is that nutrition does not have to be complicated. Understanding the facts behind common food and nutrition topics can help us make informed decisions that support healthy aging, heart health, blood pressure control, and overall well-being.

Today’s “Nutrition Myth or Fact?” activity will challenge what you think you know about food. As we go through each statement, decide whether it is a myth or a fact, then learn the science behind the answer. You may be surprised by some of the results!

Myth or Fact #1

Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs.

Answer: Myth

Egg color depends on the breed of the hen. Brown and white eggs contain similar nutrients.

Myth or Fact #2

Frozen fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh.

Answer: Fact

Produce is often frozen shortly after harvest, helping preserve nutrients.

Myth or Fact #3

You should drink eight glasses of water every day.

Answer: Myth

Fluid needs vary. Foods and beverages contribute to hydration.

Myth or Fact #4

Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A.

Answer: Fact

One sweet potato provides more than a days worth of vitamin A.

Myth or Fact #5

Sea salt is lower in sodium than table salt.

Answer: Myth

Both contain about the same amount of sodium by weight.

Myth or Fact #6

Eating breakfast can help you meet your daily nutrient needs.

Answer: Fact

A balanced breakfast provides important nutrients and energy.

Myth or Fact #7

Carbohydrates are bad for you.

Answer: Myth

Healthy carbohydrates provide energy, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Myth or Fact #8

Fiber can help support heart health.

Answer: Fact

Fiber may help lower cholesterol and support digestive health.

Myth or Fact #9

Natural sugar is always healthier than added sugar.

Answer: Myth

Foods with natural sugars often provide additional nutrients, but sugar is still sugar.

Myth or Fact #10

Canned vegetables can be part of a healthy diet.

Answer: Fact

Choose low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties when possible.

Myth or Fact #11

Protein is important for older adults.

Answer: Fact

Protein helps maintain muscle strength and healthy aging.

Myth or Fact #12

You can eat as much healthy food as you want without gaining weight.

Answer: Myth

Portion size still matters.

Myth or Fact #13

Herbs and spices can add flavor without adding sodium.

Answer: Fact

They are a great way to reduce salt while boosting flavor.

Myth or Fact #14

A food labeled fat-free is always healthy.

Answer: Myth

Fat-free foods can still contain added sugars and calories.

Myth or Fact #15

Popcorn can be a healthy snack.

Answer: Fact

Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain and contains fiber.

Myth or Fact #16

Eating late at night automatically causes weight gain.

Answer: Myth

Total calories and food choices matter more than the time of day.

Myth or Fact #17

Beans are a good source of both protein and fiber.

Answer: Fact

Beans are nutrient-rich and budget-friendly.

Myth or Fact #18

Skipping meals helps with weight loss.

Answer: Myth

Skipping meals can lead to overeating later.

Myth or Fact #19

The Nutrition Facts label can help you identify foods high in sodium.

Answer: Fact

Checking sodium content can help guide choices.

Myth or Fact #20

Pumpkin is rich in nutrients and can be part of a healthy diet.

Answer: Fact

Pumpkin provides vitamin A, fiber, and other nutrients.

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By Josh Beavers –

Lakeside travels to DeRidder on Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the East Beauregard Trojans, and the Warriors will make the trip with something they did not have until last week: a win, and a dominant one.

After opening the season with losses to Jonesboro-Hodge and Waskom, Lakeside put together its most complete game of the year last Friday in Sibley, blanking North Caddo 34-0. Freshman Malik Thorn ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Levi Bogdan broke a long scoring scramble, and the Lakeside defense held North Caddo to almost nothing. The Warriors (1-2) now face a 2-1 East Beauregard team with a chance to even their record.

The win did not come easily at first. Lakeside opened the game at its own 20, and Thorn picked up a first down on the first snap. A sack and a miscue stalled the drive after that, and the Warriors had to punt. North Caddo managed one first down before facing fourth and long, and the Lakeside secondary broke up a pass in the end zone to take the ball back on downs.

The next Lakeside drive showed what the offense could do. Facing third and long, Bogdan rolled out and threw across the field to Eric Jones for a 14-yard gain and a first down. Thorn followed with a 15-yard run into North Caddo territory. Jones went around the right end for another first down, and when the drive reached fourth and 2, Jones carried again and got it. A fumbled exchange between the center and quarterback ended the threat, with North Caddo recovering at its own 17. A Lakeside facemask penalty added 15 yards for the Titans, and the first quarter ended without a score.

The Lakeside defense changed that in the second quarter. Jace Waller intercepted a pass to give the Warriors the ball at their own 33. Jaden Clark took a handoff to the left for a long gain to the North Caddo 41. On third and long, Bogdan dropped back, felt the pressure and took off. Nobody caught him. His 41-yard touchdown run put Lakeside on the board, and although the point after failed, the Warriors led 6-0 with 9:04 left in the half.

The defense kept the pressure on from there. Jones dropped a North Caddo ball carrier for a loss to push the Titans deep into their own territory, and on third and long, Jones and Nohlin Keen combined to bring down the quarterback. North Caddo had to punt from its own 4.

Brenan Hubbard fielded the punt and returned it all the way to the North Caddo 5. On the next play, Thorn swept left for his first touchdown of the night, and he added the two-point conversion to put Lakeside up 14-0 with 5:45 left in the second quarter.

North Caddo answered with its best drive of the half and moved to midfield, but James Roberson stopped the Titans behind the line to set up second and long. On third down, J’Quon Shehee nearly came away with an interception. North Caddo punted again, and Lakeside took over at its own 47 as time ran out in the half.

The second half belonged to Lakeside. North Caddo went nowhere on its opening possession, and Hubbard broke another long punt return, this time to the North Caddo 24. Thorn took a pitch to the right side all the way to the 4, then took another pitch the other direction on the next play for his second touchdown. The kick failed, leaving the score at 20-0 with 8:57 left in the third quarter.

North Caddo held the ball for several minutes on its next drive and picked up some yardage, but the Lakeside defense stiffened and got the ball back. Jones broke a long run to set up the Warriors near the goal line, and a few plays later Thorn scored his third touchdown. The extra point made it 27-0 with 3:40 left in the third. Michael Sheets then stopped a Titan ball carrier to force a fourth down on North Caddo’s next possession, and the Titans did not cross midfield again.

Roberson closed the scoring early in the fourth quarter. He carried to the right for a touchdown at the 9:45 mark, and the extra point set the final at 34-0.

The Lakeside offense finished with 330 yards, nearly all of it on the ground. Six different players carried the ball, and three of them scored. The Warriors also converted their only fourth-down try of the night.

Friday’s game in DeRidder sends Lakeside back on the road for the first time since the season opener at Jonesboro-Hodge. The Warriors will bring a defense that has not allowed a point in its last four quarters.

LAKESIDE STATISTICS

Passing: Levi Bogdan 1-for-4, 14 yards.

Rushing: Malik Thorn 14 carries, 99 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 two-point conversion. Jaden Clark 8 carries, 71 yards. Eric Jones 5 carries, 59 yards. Levi Bogdan 2 carries, 39 yards, 1 touchdown. James Roberson 2 carries, 35 yards, 1 touchdown. Colby Procell 3 carries, 13 yards. Team totals 316 yards rushing.

Receiving: Eric Jones 1 catch, 14 yards.

Team: 330 yards of total offense, 14 passing and 316 rushing. Lakeside went 3-for-6 on third down and 1-for-1 on fourth down.

Defense: Nohlin Keen 11 tackles, 4 solo. Caleb Barber 9 tackles, 5 solo. Stanley Owens 6 tackles, 1 solo. James Roberson 5 tackles, 2 solo, 1 tackle for loss. Noah David 5 tackles, 2 solo. Michael Sheets 3 tackles, 2 solo. Eric Jones 3 tackles, 1 solo, 1 tackle for loss. J’Quon Shehee 3 tackles, 1 solo. Colby Procell 2 tackles. Peyton Campbell 2 tackles. Jace Waller 1 interception.

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Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Honorary Chapter Regent Cindy Madden for their annual Constitution Week Tea. Mayor Nick Cox wrote a Constitution Week Proclamation for our chapter. Hostesses for the tea were Cara Buie, Cindy Madden, Maggie Salter, and Cindy Walker.

In 1955, the National Society DAR petitioned Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to commemorate Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution on August 2, 1956, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915.

Our guest speaker was Jerry Madden, Past President of Galvez Chapter SAR in Shreveport. He gave a presentation about Bernardo de Galvez, whose army routed the British from their forts in the Mississippi Valley, including Baton Rouge and Natchez. This prevented these British troops from being strategically moved up the rivers northward to participate in the war’s final battle at Yorktown.

Chapter Regent Donna Sutton began our meeting with the DAR Opening Ritual, followed by a lighted candle and a moment of silence to remember the victims of 9/11. She presented a PowerPoint to show the projects we participated in this summer. 

In June at Minden’s America 250 Celebration, our DAR/SAR Relations Chair Cindy Madden organized a DAR/SAR booth with children’s activities and information about DAR. Activities included secret codes and writing with invisible ink. Also to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Donna Sutton who is also our chapter Lineage Research Chair spent several months researching each of our 57 chapter members’ patriot ancestors. She wrote a short biography of each patriot and had all of the biographies printed into commemorative booklets, which are being distributed as gifts to our members.

On the 4th of July, Donna Sutton and our Historic Preservation Chair Mary Claire Kettler participated in the Mt. Lebanon Historical Society’s Annual Flag Raising Ceremony. They presented 11 veterans with certificates and America 250 challenge coins. 

DAR State Workshop took place in August in Baton Rouge. Our Chapter Regent was unable to attend this year, but she sent some things to donate on behalf of our chapter. For a state recycling project, she donated prescription medication bottles to use to make mini first aid kits, and eyeglasses to the DAR’s Lions Club donation box. Louisiana DAR collected over 300 pairs of glasses.

Also in August, Donna Sutton and Jessica Gorman, director of the Dorcheat Museum and a board member of our chapter, wrote and received a DAR America 250 Grant from the National Society DAR. The money was used to make a Revolutionary War display at the Dorcheat Musuem. The display includes mannequins in Revolutionary War costumes, a large vertical banner on a portable stand that lists the names of all of our current members’ patriot ancestors, information about each of the patriots, and information about three Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried in Northwest Louisiana. The display was unveiled at an Open House at the museum.

After closing the meeting, our chapter members filled out Christmas cards to send to an organization called Military Missions in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a nonprofit organization that sends cards and care packages to U.S. soldiers around the world. They have a website and a Facebook page with more information. 

DAR is a volunteer organization dedicated to education, patriotism, and historic preservation. Any woman age 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) is eligible to join DAR. For more information, contact us at dorcheatbistineau@yahoo.com

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Springhill Medical Center is holding an an Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group that brings together caregivers, family members, or individuals diagnosed with the disease to share personal experiences, exchange practical coping tips, and receive emotional backing in a safe, confidential environment. These groups are led by trained facilitators or healthcare professionals and meet in person or virtually.

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Save the date: CASA Car Show on Oct. 24

Time again for the CASA Car Show! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 8am to 1pm in Arcadia. All proceeds will benefit CASA of Bienville, Clairborne, and Jackson Parishes. CASA is seeking vendors and food vendors for the show. Reach out to CASA for more info.

Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: Natchitoches Celebrates Dolly Parton

There’s no better place to celebrate Dolly Parton than the Louisiana town where one of her most beloved characters came to life. This October 9–11, Natchitoches invites visitors to spend a weekend celebrating Dolly with Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration. Inspired by Dolly’s unforgettable role as Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, the three-day celebration brings together music, movies, local businesses and plenty of pink for a weekend in the heart of Louisiana’s oldest city.

Armed carjacking suspect captured following pursuit through Mansfield

MANSFIELD, La. — A man accused of committing an armed carjacking and leading law enforcement officers on a pursuit through Mansfield and surrounding areas was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a crash, according to the Mansfield Police Department. Police identified the suspect as Torreal Woods Jr.

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests former Haughton High School band director in sex offense investigation

Detectives with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Bossier City man during an ongoing investigation into allegations of sex offenses involving a former Haughton High School student. Kevin Williams, 56, who was employed as the band director at Haughton High School, was arrested following an investigation that began after an adult victim came forward with information regarding alleged sexual abuse that occurred over a period of years while the victim was of high school age and involved in the Haughton High School band program.

Claiborne Parish Police Jury to hold Athens meeting on sales tax propositions

ATHENS, La. — The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will hold a community meeting in Athens on Monday, Sept. 28, to discuss sales tax propositions that will appear before voters in November and their connection to residential trash collection and other services in rural areas of the parish. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Athens Town Hall on Highway 9.

Two suspects captured after stolen vehicle pursuit reaches speeds over 125 MPH in Winn Parish

Two suspects were in custody Tuesday morning following an overnight manhunt that began after a stolen vehicle led Winn Parish deputies on a high-speed pursuit before crashing near the Winn Correctional Center. According to the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies spotted the stolen vehicle Monday evening on Gum Springs Road, just south of Calvin, and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a pursuit that crossed U.S. Highway 84. Authorities said speeds during the pursuit exceeded 125 mph before the vehicle crashed south of the Winn Correctional Center.

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Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

*Information provided by National Weather Service.

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

First Saturday of every month

4:30 p.m. (dinner at 6 p.m.) Pine Grove Methodist Church – on Lewisville Road (Hwy 159) in Minden – hosts a Music Circle.  Please bring your instrument and sit in for a good ol’ spirit-filled gospel time. Contact Randy Rogers at 318-268-0132 for more information.”

September 24

10 a.m. Emergency Preparedness Community Outreach, Sibley Town Hall. Everyone is welcome! It’s FREE and filled with necessary information. For information, call 318-377-0345.

2 until 3 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group, MMC cafeteria. Minden.

October 1

6 p.m. Lakeside Homecoming Parade. Line up at 5:15 p.m., Sibley Town Hall.

October 3

9 a.m. until … Sarepta High School “Celebration of Friends,” 210 Vines Street, Sarepta. Contact Information: Betty Coile Shows, 318-678-3900 or bcoile66.shsfriends@yahoo.com or Janet Gray Reeves, 318-847-4270 or text to 318-578-3053.

9:30 a.m. The Webster Parish Veterans Safety Net invites all veterans to join us for coffee and fellowship at Huffman Manor, 1114 Broadway in Minden. These gatherings are held on the first Saturday of every month. Every veteran is encouraged to attend when possible, as you may be the listening ear, source of encouragement, or friendly conversation that a fellow veteran needs.

October 10

8:30 until 10 a.m. 2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run

Halo Fest: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (free to the public) Halo Fest,Miller Quarters Park 198 Gleason Street Minden, hosted by Hearts & Halos: Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness. Fun Run Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Minden/AngelBaby2KRunWalkAndFundraisingEvent

October 13

5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Sibley Night Out and Grand Opening for the Town Hall Playground at Sibley Town Hall. Any business, church, organization or group who wish to reserve a spot to set up and hand out information, have giveaways, and/or provide activities for the kids may do so by calling Town Hall at 318-377-0345. Anyone wishing to volunteer may do so by calling Town Hall at 318-377-0345.

November 7

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Mission Adoption Bazaar, Craft, Makers Fair, Bake and Casserole Sale, Silent Auction and Lunch 

First Baptist Church, Family and Community Life Center, Minden. 

All proceeds go to participating families adopting and/or fostering.

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Word of the Day: Palindrome

Phonetic: /pal· in· drome/
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition

a word, verse, or sentence (such as “Able was I ere I saw Elba”) or a number (such as 1881) that reads the same backward or forward


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Frank Edward Carter, 50, no address given: arrested Sept 21 by WPSO on warrant for remaining after forbidden. Bond set $500. 

Landin Palomo, 37, 1400 block Trenton St., Monroe: arrested  Sept. 18 by WPSO for simple battery. No bond set.

Dameionia F. Gilbert, 40, 600 block Chestnut St., Minden: arrested Sept. 22 by Minden PD for theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, on bench warrant for theft. Bond set $3,000.

Quinton D. Specks, 35, 600 block East Rd., Cullen: arrested Sept. 22 by WPSO on warrant for domestic abuse battery. Bond set $2,500.

Clyde E. Rushing, Jr., 65, 600 block Morrow St., Minden: arrested Sept. 22 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense. Bond set $1,000.

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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Jim Herford
December 31, 1936 — September 18, 2026
Minden
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden.

James Thomas Bearden
January 12, 1971  –  September 17, 2026
Minden/Sarepta
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, New Sarepta Baptist Church, Sarepta.

Wanda Faye Whittaker
July 22, 1935 — September 21, 2026
Minden
Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.
Funeral service: 11 a.m. immediately following visitation.
Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden.

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