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Feb. 26

10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Senior Box Distribution, First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St., Springhill.

5 until 6:30 p.m. Join Writing Club, Springhill Library Branch Meeting Room. 318-539-4117 for more details.

Feb. 28

8:30 a.m. Buds & Blooms, First Methodist Church, Minden, sponsored by Piney Hills La Master Gardeners.

10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Shop the Block in downtown Minden.

11:30 a.m. North Louisiana Historical Association will meet at Noel Memorial Library, LSU-Shreveport.

Softball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 9 a.m., 7-8: 10 a.m., 9-10: 11 a.m., 11-12 girls, 12 p.m.

3 p.m. turn in time for Gumbo Cook-Off, hosted by Post 388. Must cook on site at American Legion Post 388, 5401 Highway 527, Haughton. First, second and People’s Choice. Entry fee: $15; tasting bowls: $5.

March 1

Baseball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 1:30 p.m., 7-8: 2:30 p.m., 9-10: 3:30 p.m., 11-12 boys: 4:30 p.m.

March 9

6 .m. Night at the Museum, 116 Pearl St., Minden. Brian Davis, Executive Director of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation will be guest speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; seating is limited.

March 10

Deadline to sponsor 2026 Springhill, North Webster Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Email chamber@springhillla.com . Tickets go on sale April 1.

March 12

5 until 7 p.m., Bites & Beats, Miller Quarters Park, Minden, live music, food trucks, family friendly fun.

March 20

7 p.m., Malpass Brothers Show, CAC building, Springhill. Tickets are $ 25.00 for general admission and $ 30.00 for reserved seats. You can purchase tickets at Express Tax Title & License at 101 N Main Street or call (318) 539-2750.

March 24

7 p.m. 84th Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala. Minden Civic Center, Minden, La. Tickets: greatermindenchamber.com/awardsgala.

April 1-April 9

2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Springhill, North Webster. Tickets: chamber@springhillla.com .

April 9

6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, Springhill Civic Center.

April 18

9 a.m. until noon, Arms Around Autism, Autism Acceptance Walk, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. Vendors, bounce house, resources, sensory-friendly kid zone.

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Phonetic: /ob·se·qui·ous/

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
“they were served by obsequious waiters”

Similar: servile, ingratiating, unctuous

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DeJuan Shamel White, 340, 100 block B.F. Martin Dr., Minden: arrested Feb. 21 by WPSO on warrant for resisting arrest with violence. Bond set $30,000.

Jimmy R. Shine, 36, 900 block N. Main St., Homer: arrested Feb. 22 by Minden PD for appearing in an intoxicated condition. Bond set $500.

Hannah Belle Nipper, 23, 100 block Robertson Dr., Minden: arrested Feb. 22 on bench warrants. Bond set $1,000 cash.

Jerry Dustin McDonald, 57, 4700 block Dorcheat Rd., Minden: arrested Feb. 21 by WPSO on warrant for criminal neglect of family. Bond set. $10,000.

Lavircus Drazel Lewis, 38, 1500 block Summer Grove Dr., Shreveport: arrested Feb.21 by WPSO for failure to maintain lane, failure to dim headlights, driving under suspension, on warrants from Shreveport PD. Bond set $502.

Joel Ruiz Frausto, 25, address unknown (Mexico): arrested for traffic violation on Interstate 20; being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. No bond set.

Degaryus Darnell Walker, 29, 300 block Hwy. 520, Minden: arrested Feb. 22 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, improper lane use. No bond set.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass
June 11, 1954 — February 23, 2026
Minden
Visitation: 9 until 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, First Baptist Church, Minden.
Celebration of Life immediately following visitation.
Private graveside: Minden Cemetery

John Calhoun
December 19, 1968 — February 20, 2026
Arcadia
Visitation: 10 until 11 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Memorial service: immediately following visitation.

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 A two-vehicle crash in north Webster Parish Monday morning has claimed the life of a 20-year-old Haynesville man.

Louisiana State Police said Tristan Young died when his vehicle apparently entered the intersection of LA Hwy. 160 and Fire Tower Rd. and collided with a log truck.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1995 Toyota Tercel, driven by Young, was traveling south on Fire Tower Rd. around 10:15 a.m. approaching the intersection of LA Hwy. 160. A 2019 Mack Pinnacle was traveling west on Hwy. 160 when, for reasons still under investigation, the Toyota traveled into the intersection and collided with the truck.

According to state police,Young reportedly was unrestrained and  pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the front seat, who also was unrestrained, was ejected, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The third passenger in the rear seat of the vehicle was unrestrained and reportedly received moderate injuries.

Investigators said the driver of the truck was properly restrained and suffered moderate injuries.

Investigators indicated impairment on the part of Young is not suspected, but routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

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Multiple fire departments – Shongaloo, Springhill, Cullen, Evergreen, Cotton Valley and Sarepta – worked a massive fire in Shongaloo Sunday. Walkerville, Webster Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness, Columbia County and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Fire were on scene and around 50 fire fighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the fires that covered more than 200 acres.

According to Springhill Fire District 11, departments from northeast Bossier and units from Evergreen staged in Cullen and Sarepta to provide coverage for North Webster Parish. Also on scene were Webster Parish Sheriff’s Department and Pafford EMS. For more than 6 hours, all personnel fought against wind and constantly changing fire patterns.

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Funeral services for Gerald Ray White will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Willis Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Minden Cemetery Goodwill Street, in Minden, Louisiana with military honors.

Gerald was born February 6, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest on February 19, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from September 1961 to 1971.

Gerald was a member of VFW Post 2885 in Minden, Louisiana and a member of the Minden Evening Civitans Club. He worked for the City of Minden for more than 19 years until his retirement.

Gerald enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out to eat with his sweetheart, Jennie. He will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his work, and the time he cherished with those he loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Prentis and Fannie Mae Driver White; his brother, Benny Glenn White; and sisters, Jo Ann Nelson and Mary Lynn Cook.

He is survived by his special friend and sweetheart, Jennie Frickie of Minden; his daughter, Rachel White Moreno of California; his sister, Lenettie Hasty of Keithville; his granddaughter, Kaitlynn Moreno; his grandson, Kyle King; and his great-granddaughter, Arabella Moreno.

Pallbearers will be Tim Wilson, Jerry Hasty, Timothy Wilson, Joe Farley, Whitney Bright, and Mark Popejoy.

Honorary pallbearers will be The Table of Knowledge; and VFW Post 2885 Minden, Louisiana.

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Saturday’s 39th Annual MLK Black History Parade in downtown Minden was well attended.

“I want to thank the city of Minden for showing support and help making this one of the best parades,” said coordinator Michael Walker. “We are already in plans for next year.”

Grand Marshal Lessie Brown led the celebration.

Parade Contest Winners

Most Spirited Group:
First place – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Second place – TNT Stars
Third place – Omega Psi Phi

Best Decorated Car:
First place – Applying Pressure Riders
Second place – National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa
Third place – Rising Stars Mentorship

Best Decorated Float:
First place – OES JL Jones Chapter #18
Second place – Alpha Kappa Alpha
Third place: Krewe of Phillips

Best Band Performance:
First place – Minden High School
Second place – Ridgewood Middle School

Outstanding Participation:
OES JL Jones Chapter #18

MLK Endow A Dream Scholarship Winners

Rachel Fincher – Minden High School
Ivion Harris – North Webster High School
Cailyn Lofton – Minden High School
Shadavion Martin – Doyline High School
Ta’Kyjia Robinson – Minden High School
Summer Willis – Minden High School
Topher Wilson – Minden High School

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By Jerry Strahan

First, for Webster Parish we have a critical fire weather. 
Low humidity, temperatures in the 60s, clear skies and strong gusty winds.  We will continue in this fire weather until we get a good soaking rain.

There will be hit and miss rain showers this coming week, but as of this writing, I don’t see a lot of rain.

Webster Parish summary:

February 16:  Springhill low was 40 degrees F;  Minden low was 47F
Both cities woke up to dense fog which had burned off by 9 a.m.

February 17: Springhill low was 56F And Minden low was 57F.

February 18: Springhill low was 61F and Minden low was 62F.

February 19: Springhill low was 63F; Minden low was 65F.
Both cities had winds of 20 gusting to 28 mph.

February 20: Springhill low 50F; Minden low was 54F.

February 21: Springhill low 46;F Minden was 48F.

Springhill’s low last night was 34F and Minden was 36F Also, the winds Monday in Springhill were 24 mph gusting to 33 mph.
Springhill humidity at noon was 33 percent.
At 4:15 pm humidity was 20 percent.

(Jerry Strahan was a first responder in fire and emergency services for almost 45 years. He lives in north Webster Parish and has written weather articles for other publications.)

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By Pat Culverhouse

Wrestling fans will be treated to a full entertainment card when Bayou Independent Wrestling (BIW) of West Monroe delivers “Roadside Assistance” to the Minden Civic Center Saturday, March 14.

According to its website, BIW is described as “…your ticket to old school Southern style pro wrestling for all ages. Less talk. More wrestling.”

Roadside Assistance will feature five matches, including three with titles on the line.

• Killa Kate will tangle with Alejandra Quintanilla for the BIW Women’s crown.
• Alex Arsenal will meet Korey Steed for the BIW Southern Heavyweight Championship.
• BIW’s Tag Team belt will be up for grabs when Hoss of Spades squares off with Hate City.

Other features have Eddie Martinez matched against Rook Tyler, and Nate Collins taking on Hunter Law.

Advance tickets for Roadside Assistance are $15 per person and are on sale at Los Campos Mexican Restaurant in Dixie Inn until the day prior to the event. Tickets at the door are $20 per person.

Sponsors for Roadside Assistance are Frog’s Liquidations, Los Campos Mexican Restaurant, attorney “Rooster” Oliveaux, C.B. Knows podcast, Sheriff Jason Parker, Chuck Worford, Marty and Mark Jewelers, Minden Family Dental and Jeff Clemons.

For more information on the event, contact Jeff Clemons at 318-639-9332 or Chuck Worford at 318-780-2925.

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By Pat Culverhouse

A Minden man is sitting in the parish prison after he allegedly took his girlfriend’s vehicle without permission and accessed her cash app without authorization.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said 33-year-old Jesse Allen Booth is being held for theft of a motor vehicle, access device fraud and on two outstanding bench warrants following his arrest Saturday.

He reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $40,000 bond.

Officers reportedly went to a Claiborne St. address in reference to the theft of a motor vehicle and learned the victim had awakened to find Booth and her vehicle gone.

She reportedly also told officers he had gone through her cell phone while she slept and accessed her cash app account. The victim told officers her father’s bank account was linked to the cash app.

According to statements, the victim said she phoned Booth who told her he did not want her calling the police. He allegedly also said he would leave the vehicle in a local parking lot or intentionally wreck it.

During their investigation, officers reportedly observed a memo on a cash app transaction that read, “For: saw everything on Facebook and Instagram.” Officers also found four $200 transactions from the father’s bank account to the victim’s cash app account.

McIver said the case is still under investigation.

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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North Webster’s Knights split a pair of game last week, taking a 12-6 win over Joaquin (Texas) Thursday and dropping an extra-inning heartbreaker to Carlisle Saturday.

North Webster 12, Joaquin 6

After trailing by four runs in the third inning, the Knights’ bats came alive to get past the Rams at Stanley.

North Webster tied the game in the top of the fourth on a single by Chandler Mckenzie. After falling behind again by two runs, the Knights got the lead for good when Preston Ingle walked, Tyler Brown grounded out, and Gerrit Gillentine grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Aiden Woodall got the win for North Webster, giving up six hits and six runs (one earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out 13 and walking three. Gillentine pitched one and one-third innings of shutout ball for the Knights in relief, giving up no hits, striking out three and walking one.

Carlisle 11, North Webster 10

North Webster fought back after falling down by seven runs in the fourth inning to tie the game 9-9 in the seventh. After taking a one-run lead in the top of the eighth, the Knights saw Carlisle push across two in the bottom of the inning to claim the win.

North Webster Knights collected 11 hits in the game with Gerrit Gillentine’s three safeties leading the way. Tyler Brown and Justin Stewart each collected multiple hits. Preston Ingle and Colby Dinkins each stole multiple bases for the Knights.

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Minden claimed a pair over Lakeside to kick off the weekend, taking an extra-inning 4-3 win Friday, then pounding out 17 hits to down the Warriors 13-3 on Saturday.

Minden 4, Lakeside 3

Landon Brewer’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 11th inning pushed across the winning run as the Tide came back from a 3-1 deficit to force extra innings.

Barron Bower earned the win for Minden, giving up one hit and no runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Kaleb Rolen took the loss for Lakeside.

Bray Winston led Minden with two hits in five at bats, while Brewer had two RBI.

Drake Chreene and Bryson Finley each collected two hits for Lakeside.

Minden 13, Lakeside 3

Hudson Brown went four-for-four and Landon Brewer and Bray Winston each had three hits as the Tide used an eight-run sixth inning to put the game away.

Winston earned the win for Minden, surrendering six hits and three runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out two and walking one. Chase Daniel took the loss for Lakeside.

Drake Chreene and Bryson Finley each drove in one run for Lakeside. Jake Glass and Gage Williams each collected two hits for the Warriors. Lakeside turned one double play in the game.

Next up for Minden is a game against Union Parish on Friday.

Lady Tiders 5, Choudrant 4

Sky Savage ripped a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to give Minden’s Lady Tiders a dramatic 5-4 win over the Choudrant Lady Aggies Friday.

Minden overcame a 4-0 Lady Aggies’ lead heading into the seventh, scoring all five runs in the final at-bat to take the win.

Lindsay Ryan allowed four hits and no earned runs over seven innings to claim the win for the Lady Tiders. She struck out six and walked four. Addison Worley took the loss for Choudrant.

Savage had  two hits in three at bats to lead the Lady Tiders. Kaelynn Williams had two runs batted in. McKinley James stole two bases.

Minden plays host to Airline Thursday in the next contest.

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Glenbrook’s Lady Apaches split a pair of contests last week, taking a tough 11-7 loss at the hands of Captain Shreve and picking up a 16-6 win over the Grace Christian Lady Warriors.

Captain Shreve 11, Glenbrook 7

Captain Shreve trailed the Lady Apaches by six runs before rallying with eight runs in the fourth inning to take the win.

Gabi Brown collected a home run and a pair of singles in four at bats in the loss. Hallie Sutton also had three hits as the Lady Apaches picked up 10 hits in the game. Gracie Heard had a triple.

Glenbrook 16, Grace Christian 6

Gabi Brown continued her hitting ways Friday, collecting four hits including a home run and two doubles as the Lady Apaches picked up the 10-run win.

Savannah Mangrum earned the win for Glenbrook, giving up 10 hits and six runs over six innings, striking out 11 and walking four.

Glenbrook had 12 hits in the game with Ellie Earnhardt and Kenzie Smith each collecting multiple hits. Anna Grace Vining had a two-run home run.

Calvary Baptist 4, Glenbrook 2

Glenbrook’s Apaches outhit Calvary Baptist but the Cavaliers got the most where it counted to come away with a 4-2 win Friday.

Carson Powell and Noah Martin each collected two hits for the Apaches in the loss.

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Doyline fell short twice over the weekend, dropping games to North Caddo and Converse.

North Caddo 12, Doyline 2

North Caddo picked up only three hits to Doyline’s five, but eight walks from Panther pitching helped pull off the 10-run win in the game at Zwolle.

James Dodge, Dario Galvez, Isiaiah Foster, Taylor Cox, and Zack Moseley each collected one hit for the Panthers.

Michael Stevens earned the win for North Caddo. Galvez took the loss for Doyline.

Converse 10, Doyline 0

Converse starter Ty Smith limited Doyline to just one hit over the five inning shutout performance and collected three hits in four at-bats to lead the Wildcats.

Taylor Cox took the loss for the Panthers. Zack Moseley had Doyline’s only hit in the game.

Doyline hosts Zwolle Tuesday.

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United Christian Assistance Program has the following needs:

Food: soup, canned meats, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables (except beans), biscuit mix, cornbread mix

Clothing: men’s shoes and boots

Household Goods: twin & queen sheets, towels

Thanks to all for supporting UCAP!!

UCAP is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 204 Miller Street, Minden, for food, utility and rent assistance. Clothing is dispersed on Wednesdays only.

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Word of the Day: Parlance

Phonetic: /par·lance/
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest.
“dated terms that were once in common parlance”
Similar: jargon, language, phraseology.

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

Feb. 26

10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Senior Box Distribution, First Baptist Church, 208 N. Arkansas St., Springhill.

5 until 6:30 p.m. Join Writing Club, Springhill Library Branch Meeting Room. 318-539-4117 for more details.

Feb. 28

8:30 a.m. Buds & Blooms, First Methodist Church, Minden, sponsored by Piney Hills La Master Gardeners.

11:30 a.m. North Louisiana Historical Association will meet at Noel Memorial Library, LSU-Shreveport.

Softball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 9 a.m., 7-8: 10 a.m., 9-10: 11 a.m., 11-12 girls, 12 p.m.

3 p.m. turn in time for Gumbo Cook-Off, hosted by Post 388. Must cook on site at American Legion Post 388, 5401 Highway 527, Haughton. First, second and People’s Choice. Entry fee: $15; tasting bowls: $5.

March 1

Baseball tryouts at Minden Recreation Center. 6U: 1:30 p.m., 7-8: 2:30 p.m., 9-10: 3:30 p.m., 11-12 boys: 4:30 p.m.

March 9

6 .m. Night at the Museum, 116 Pearl St., Minden. Brian Davis, Executive Director of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation will be guest speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; seating is limited.

March 10

Deadline to sponsor 2026 Springhill, North Webster Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Email chamber@springhillla.com . Tickets go on sale April 1.

March 12

5 until 7 p.m., Bites & Beats, Miller Quarters Park, Minden, live music, food trucks, family friendly fun.

March 20

7 p.m., Malpass Brothers Show, CAC building, Springhill. Tickets are $ 25.00 for general admission and $ 30.00 for reserved seats. You can purchase tickets at Express Tax Title & License at 101 N Main Street or call (318) 539-2750.

March 24

7 p.m. 84th Annual Greater Minden Chamber Awards Gala. Minden Civic Center, Minden, La. Tickets: greatermindenchamber.com/awardsgala.

April 1-April 9

2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Springhill, North Webster. Tickets: chamber@springhillla.com .

April 9

6 p.m. Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, Springhill Civic Center.

April 18

9 a.m. until noon, Arms Around Autism, Autism Acceptance Walk, Miller Quarters Park, Minden. Vendors, bounce house, resources, sensory-friendly kid zone.

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Cedric Adams, 30, 900 block Lee St., Minden: arrested Feb. 19 by Minden PD for criminal trespass. No bond set.

Carey Tyjuan Eason, 28, 700 block Caney St., Minden: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD on bench warrants. No bond set. Justin

Lee Headrick, 42, 600 block Lewisville Rd., Minden: arrested Feb. 19 by Louisiana State Police for DWI first offense, seatbelt violation, violation of open container, expired drivers license. Bond set $1,003.

Kimberly Hicks, Shongaloo: arrested Feb. 17 by Springhill PD on warrant for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines). Bond set $10,000.

LaQuesha A. Shelton, 31, 1300 block Lee St., Minden: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD for disturbing the peace (fighting), resisting an officer, simple escape. Bond set $10,501.

Jason Arthur Taylor, 41, 100 block Baker Rd., Shongaloo: arrested Feb. 19 by WPSO for simple burglary. Bond set $10,000.

Angelene Yvonne Ary, 42, 100 block Adeline Lane, Sibley: arrested Feb. 18 by Minden PD for remaining after being forbidden. Bond set $750.

Kiara Shanea Sims, 26, 600 block Marion St., Minden: arrested Feb. 22 by WPSO for DWI, violation of open container, on warrant for resisting arrest with violence. No bond set.

Cristian Yahir Ruiz Mendoza, 23, 400 block Sherrouse Ave., Monroe: arrested Feb. 21 on for traffic violation on Interstate 20; being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). No bond set.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Gerald Ray White
February 19, 2026
Minden
Visitation: 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.
Funeral service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, immediately following visitation.
Burial: Minden Cemetery, Goodwill St., Minden.

James Dalton Harrison
May 10, 1995  –  February 18, 2026
Natchitoches/Springhill.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Bailey Funeral Home.
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Plain Dealing.

John Calhoun
December 19, 1968 — February 20, 2026
Arcadia
Visitation: 10 until 11 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Memorial service: immediately following visitation.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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10:30 a.m. BREAKING NEWS: Major, multi-vehicle accident at Dorcheat Road south of La. Hwy. 160. Those roads as well as Firetower Road are closed. Webster Parish Sheriff’s deputies are assisting Louisiana State Police and air rescue has been called. ROAD IS CLOSED at this time.

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