The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week ending May 14. Civil suits are public record.

May 10
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Latacha Fuentes, monies due.

May 11
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. DeeDee Carpenter, monies due.
Lonnie Dale Matthews, succession over $125K w/petition to probate.

May 12
Bobbie Jean Herford, succession under $125K.
Charles F. Farrell Jr., succession under $125K.
Letina Louise Joiner vs. David Deon Walker, divorce.
Lesley Taylor Burrow vs. Paul Richard Taylor, Rhonda McRae Taylor, Sharon Champagne Barlett, petition.

May 13
Synchrony Bank vs. Kerri Davis, monies due.
TD Bank USA vs. Daniel L. Hall, monies due.
Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Meredith Cox, monies due.

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Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

*Information provided by National Weather Service.

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Word of the day: Rectify

Phonetic: /REK-tuh-fye/
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition
Rectify is a formal word meaning “to correct (something that is wrong).”

We were given the wrong room key, but the hotel management quickly rectified the situation.

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

May 17

2 until 4 p.m. End of School Bash, Victory Park, Minden activites, games, music and family fun for children of all ages. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Young Women’s Service Club and Miss Minden Organization.

May 27 through June 27

Roar & Explore: Discovery Camp 2026, Webster Parish Libraries Discovery Camp 2026.  STEM-themed weeks that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through fun, educational, and engaging activities with a lineup of special performers who combine entertainment and education in the most fun ways.

May 27

11 a.m. Jacqueline Park, downtown Minden. Time capsule burial ceremony as part of the City of Minden’s 190th anniversary celebration.

May 28

9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Champions of Character, Student Event, CAC Building, Springhill. Sponsors, City of Springhill, Springhill Medical Center, North Webster Athletic Dept. Lunch will be provided.

May 30

Deadline to sponsor events at Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190. Click here: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2484/campaign/8625 .

 

3:30 p.m. doors open; 4:30 p.m. games start, LaMa Animal Rescue Game Night, Springhill Civic Center, $20 for games, BINGO, purse raffle, dessert auction, concessions Split the Pot and door prizes.

June 4

10 a.m., Turners Pond, the second and final GOF catfish stocking of the spring by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

June 11-13

Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190

Bites & Beats kicks off weekend celebration.

Kids Patriotic Parade

5K Run on Main

Cornhole Tournament

Grilling on Main

Little Grillers

Kids Play area

Duck Derby

Fireworks Finale

June 20

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

June 21

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

June 22 – 26

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

1 p.m. until 3 p.m., ages 10 through 16.

June 27

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

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Rebecca W. Foster, 47, 4400 block La. 157, Elm Grove: arrested May 12 by WPSO for possession of CDS Sch.II (methamphetamines). No bond set.

Leronski J. Miller, 23, 2500 block Oak Tree, Haughton: arrested May 12 by WPSO on warrant. No bond set.

Julie C. Thomas, 37, 400 block Center Park, Springhill: arrested May 13 by WPSO on multiple warrants for failure to appear. Bond set $2,500.

Terry Dewayne Burt, 42, 1900 block Hwy. 792, Heflin: arrested May 13 by bond agents on warrant for failure to appear. Bond set $10,000.

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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David Allen Lee
November 8, 1943 — May 11, 2026
Minden, La.
Visitation: noon Friday, May 22, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. immediately following visitation.
Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden.

Kyler Preston Choat
November 10, 1997 — May 11, 2026
Minden, La.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Stacey Rodriguez
April 13, 1973 – April 28, 2026
Minden, La.
Celebration of Life: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, Living Word, Minden.

Elmer Fayette Tompkins
July 14, 1937 — May 6, 2026
Baton Rouge/Homer, La.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. until noon, Saturday, May 30, 2026, Arlington Cemetery, Homer.

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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A controlled burn morphed into an out-of-control brush fire Wednesday in the 3200 block of Walnut Road, Cullen.
According to reports, the Cullen Fire Department was paged at 3:55 p.m., and Springhill FD was called out at 4 p.m.
Units reportedly cleared the scene at 4:20 pm.
Recent rains have not helped with the dryness. Temperature is 87 degrees and the humidity is 25 percent, which is reportedly prime for a woods fire.

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By Paige Gurgainers

The Town of Sibley held its monthly town hall meeting Monday, May 11, with Mayor Robert Smart providing updates on town finances, infrastructure projects and upcoming improvements.

Smart opened the meeting by introducing three ordinances related to the town’s finances and compensation structure. The first two ordinances addressed the adoption of an amended 2026 budget and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The third ordinance focused on establishing compensation for the municipality’s elected officials and employees.

Public hearings for all three ordinances are scheduled to take place during the June 8 meeting.

The council also approved three resolutions requesting assistance from the Webster Parish Police Jury for ditching work and the purchase of sand, clay and gravel for town projects. Those resolutions will be added to the agenda ahead of the police jury’s next monthly meeting for consideration.

Another resolution established a travel policy for elected officials, employees and representatives in an effort to ensure responsible use of public funds and strengthen documentation during the auditing process.

“As much fraud as there is going on and it’s a part of our auditing process, so I want to make sure we are on the up and up on what we are doing,” Smart said. “I am not by any means saying that we are not, but I want to make sure we have our documentation in place for this.”

During the mayor’s report, Smart also shared several updates on ongoing town improvement projects. He announced that fencing has now been installed at the town’s new playground and said plans are underway to announce a grand opening event ahead of the summer season.

Smart also informed residents that the town’s new water filters are now online and operating properly.

“As of right now everything is working like it should and hopefully everything lined out,” Smart said.

Looking ahead, Smart said the town will soon begin a water tank rehabilitation project. Once completed, approximately 300 water meters throughout town will be replaced as part of an effort to fully transition Sibley to radio-read meters.

According to Smart, the new system will allow the town’s water meter readings to become fully automated.

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By Josh Beavers

BATON ROUGE — Webster Parish Public Schools earned national recognition Wednesday as one of Louisiana’s leading districts in post-pandemic math recovery, according to the fourth annual Education Scorecard released by researchers at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth.

The report identifies Webster as one of Louisiana’s standout districts in math growth between 2022 and 2025. The state itself ranked third in the nation for math recovery and second for reading recovery during that period, becoming the only state in the country to surpass its pre-pandemic reading benchmark.

The findings were unveiled at a news conference held Wednesday morning at Park Elementary in Baton Rouge, where state Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and Gov. Jeff Landry addressed reporters. Webster Parish Superintendent Johnny Rowland was among the local district leaders in attendance.

Rowland said the recognition fits a longer pattern for the district.

“Just so honored and privileged to once again be invited to a press conference in Baton Rouge to celebrate the great things going on in the Webster Parish Public School system,” Rowland said. “Several years ago, I was called to a similar press conference with the state superintendent and members of BESE, where we were recognized as being one of the top 10 districts in the state for student growth. So academic excellence in Webster Parish is not something that is new to us.”

The Education Scorecard tracks district-level academic recovery using state test results for roughly 35 million students in grades 3 through 8, paired with national assessment data. To qualify as a “District on the Rise,” a school system must show improvement of at least 0.3 grade levels in both reading and math during two windows: 2022 to 2025 and 2019 to 2025. It must also serve more than 1,200 students while outperforming demographically similar districts in its own state.

According to the report, Louisiana students are now performing about 0.43 grade equivalents above their 2022 math levels and 0.22 grade equivalents above their 2022 reading levels. The state is one of only two performing above 2019 levels in math.

Brumley pointed to Louisiana’s broader climb in national rankings.

“In 2019, we were rated 49th in the entire country for educational outcomes. Today, we’re ranked 32nd in the entire country,” Brumley said. “We are indeed pleased, but we’re not satisfied. Nothing is more important to a child’s academic success outside of the parent than their classroom teacher. That’s why we have to let the teachers teach and make sure to support them as they do their job.”

Researchers credit Louisiana’s reading gains in part to comprehensive “science of reading” reforms. Every state that improved in reading between 2022 and 2025 had been implementing those reforms, according to the report. Louisiana is one of eight states cited for that work.

Landry pressed the point further.

“So much of the country is still recovering from learning losses. We’re not catching up. We’re leading,” Landry said. “How many of you all thought that just five years ago, we would be here? How long have we struggled in this thing to get our educational system right?”

Webster Parish is among 108 districts nationally identified by the researchers as outperforming peers of similar size, demographics and circumstance.

For Rowland, the recognition comes back to a phrase he said sums up Webster Parish’s approach. He attributed it to one of his central office supervisors, Mrs. Oreata Banks.

“We grow kids,” Rowland said. “We know how to grow kids and help students improve their academic outcomes. There are things that are out of our control that we deal with on a daily basis. But when they come to us, whether it’s pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle or high school, our teachers, our principals and their teams know how to improve student outcomes. They know how to educate children.”

The report also flagged challenges that could threaten future gains. Chronic absenteeism in Louisiana rose from 18.8 percent in 2022 to 22 percent in 2025, roughly five percentage points above pre-pandemic levels. Nationally, the picture is similar, with researchers warning that students missing more than 10 percent of the school year are at heightened risk of falling behind.

The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard, which leads the Scorecard project with Stanford and Dartmouth, called on states to pair high-performing districts with peer systems to share recovery strategies. Louisiana received about $4.05 billion in federal pandemic relief for K-12 schools, roughly $6,000 per student. Much of that funding drove gains in the highest-poverty districts, researchers say.

With federal relief now expired, the report’s authors recommend states direct school improvement dollars toward middle- and higher-poverty districts still lagging behind 2019 achievement levels.

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The Barnwell Memorial Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Conference took place Friday, May 8 at the Integrated Engineering & Science Building at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston.

Mallory Pesnell Barnett, of Minden/Ruston, and her 4-person team in Mechanical Engineering presented their final “Performance Session” entitled “Portable Crack Arrest System” before a full lab of professors, students and families at 1 p.m.

Her teammates were Joshua Lawrence, Claire Scott, and Erin Stallings.

Senior (graduating) students in every type of engineering & design also presented their “Performance Sessions.” The following were all from Minden:

Drew Cate, Chemical Engineering, Minden High School, “Fuel-Octane Booster – MTBE Synthesis Using Catalytic Distillation;

Cale Hollis, Construction Engineering Technology, Glenbrook, “Buffalo Creek Lift Station #2;

Jackson McKinney, Construction Engineering Technology, Minden High School, “Buffalo Creek Lift Station #2;

Connor Heard, Cyber Engineering, Minden High School, “OT Honeynet for Critical Infrastructure.”

Collin Murphy, Construction Engineering Technology, Minden High School, “Buffalo Creek Lift Station #2.”

Mallory is married to Carter Barnett. She is the daughter of Dan & Amanda Pesnell of Minden, and the granddaughter of Joe & Jean Chatman of Minden and Danny & Patty Pesnell of Haynesville.

Each graduating Senior received the “Order of the Engineer” ring at the end of the evening.

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The Young Women’s Service Club (YWSC) and the Miss Minden Organization are inviting families from across the area to celebrate the start of summer at their upcoming End of School Bash.

The community event will take place Sunday, May 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Park in Minden and promises an afternoon packed with activities, games, music and family fun for children of all ages.

Organizers say the event was created to give local students a chance to celebrate the end of another successful school year while bringing the community together in a positive and uplifting environment. Families can enjoy kickball, tug-of-war, dancing, playground activities, a bubble party, splash pad fun, and interactive games throughout the afternoon.

Special guests from local fire departments, law enforcement agencies and community organizations are also expected to participate, giving children an opportunity to meet hometown heroes while enjoying the festivities. The event will also include appearances by Miss Minden titleholders and volunteers from both organizations.

A special “Confidence Corner” will offer activities focused on encouragement, positivity and celebrating students for their accomplishments throughout the school year. Organizers hope the area will inspire children to head into summer feeling confident and supported.

Food and refreshments will be available, including hot dogs, chips, drinks and snow cones provided by sponsors and volunteers.

In addition to the celebration, the event will also serve as an opportunity to give back to local families in need. Donations will be collected for the Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry’s Kids Summer Food Program, which helps provide meals and snacks for children during the summer months.

Community members attending are encouraged to bring kid-friendly food donations and come prepared for water activities and outdoor fun.

The End of School Bash is free and open to the public.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Court Friday, May 15:

BAMBURG, JUSTIN
100156 Aggravated Battery
A Status Hearing

BELL, SHATORA CHAMPAYNE
99979 Simple Battery
A For Further Disposition

BODEN, KOURTNEY OCASICO
100121-CT.1 Speeding 11-15 MPH
100121-CT.2 Possession of a CDS I Marijuana (Fourteen Grams or Less)
100121-CT.3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – First Offense
100121-CT.4 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
A For Further Disposition

BOYD, MAX DEAN
INCOMING Violation Of Protective Order
A Bond Return

BURGE, MICHAEL JAMES
100323 CT. 1 Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle
100323 CT. 2 Reckless Operation of a Vehicle
A Arraignment Bond Return

COLEMAN, WILL PARKER
INCOMING Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
INCOMING Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
A Bond Return

COMEAUX, CASSIDY J
100351-CT.1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian
100351-CT.2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian
A Arraignment

DAVIS, JAYCEE COREY
T064125 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T064125A Operating A Vehicle With Improper Tail Lights
A Bond Return

DAVIS, JAYCEE COREY
100056 Criminal Trespassing
A Bond Return

DRAKE, TRAVIS DEMAR
T003026 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T003026A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
A Arraignmen

FARLEY, ALICIA KAY
100223 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense
A For Further Disposition

FLORES, SAMANTHA MICHELLE
100174 Issuing Worthless Checks
A Arraignment

GERMANY, DEBRA LYNN
100299 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
A Arraignment Bond Return

GILL, D’MARCUS A.
99479-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
99479-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
99479-CT.3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
99479-CT.4 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
A Status Hearing
Please make sure forfeiture of $520 IN US Currency is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

GRANDPRE, ARTHUR P.
99623 Disturbing the Peace by Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition
A Arraignment

GUILLORY, AMBER M
100321 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
A Arraignment Bond Return

HATFIELD, MANUEL JAMALL
100233 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
10023 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
A For Further Disposition

HENDERSON, EUGENE ELIAS
97238 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS
A Probation Violation Hearing

HENDERSON, SHAMEKA M.
99467 Theft Under $1,000
A Trial
Restitution owed to the victim- $825, plus $123.75 fee = $948.75 total
Has only paid $50 which was received 12/01/2025.

HILL, SALLIE R.
100224 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)
A Status Hearing

KEMP, TORI MICHELLE
99869-CT.1 Possession of CDS I Marijuana (More Than Fourteen Grams)
99869-CT.2 Entry On Or Remaining In Places Or On Land After Being Forbidden
A For Further Disposition

MCCARTY, JUSTIN W
100185 Unlawful Refusal To Submit To Chemical Test
A For Further Disposition

MENDENHALL, CEDDARION
100352-CT.1 Possession of CDS I Marijuana (More Than Fourteen Grams)
100352-CT.2 Speeding 25 & OVER
100352-CT.3 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate
100352-CT.4 Operating a Vehicle Without an Inspection Certificate
Speeding 93/55mph
A Arraignment

POOL, TRACE TUGGER
99241 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
99241 CT. 2 Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
Defense Motion to Continue from 3/20
A For Further Disposition WPSD
Restitution owed to the victim- $2,081.73, plus $312.26 fee = $2,393.99 total

ROBERTSON, ALMER JOSEPH
99778 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
99778 CT. 2 Hit and Run Driving
99778 CT. 3 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
99778 CT. 4 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles
A For Further Disposition

SMITH, JOSEPH DIXON
100044 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
A Trial

STEPHENS, JALIK
100355 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or
Controlled Dangerous Substance
A Arraignment

STUART, ZACHARY
100349-CT.1 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence
100349-CT.2 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or Controlled Dangerous Substance
A Arraignment

SWINT, KRISTON JAID
100322 CT. 1 Hit and Run Driving
100322 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
A Arraignment Bond Return

THOMPSON, CODY RAY
100168-CT.1 Hit and Run Driving
100168-CT.2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

WEEMS, TANYA MCLAIN
100178 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense
100178 CT. 2 Speeding 16-24 MPH

WOODARD, KELLY A
100353-CT.1 Speeding 25 & OVER
100353-CT.2 No Insurance
A Arraignment Summons

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By Paige Gurgainers

Young artists across the area are invited to saddle up for a week of creativity, adventure and hands-on fun during the upcoming Earth Camp 2026 hosted by The Farm of Cultural Crossroads.

The western-themed summer art camp will take place June 22–26 in Minden and is designed to give children and teens an opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of artistic experiences in a fun and encouraging environment.

Campers will participate in activities including printmaking, painting, paper sculpting, mixed media projects, watercolor, and oil pastels, all while enjoying a creative atmosphere inspired by western adventure themes.

Organizers say Earth Camp has become a favorite summer tradition for many local families because it allows children to express themselves artistically while building confidence, friendships and new skills.

The camp is divided into age groups, with sessions for children ages 6–9 scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon each day. Campers ages 10–16 will attend afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

Registration for Earth Camp 2026 is now open, and organizers encourage families to sign up early as space is expected to fill quickly.

More information and registration details can be found through Cultural Crossroads of Minden’s Facebook page.

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Cindy Richardson Madden will educate Minden Lions Club Thursday (today) with the history of E.S. Richardson.

Madden is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Richardson and the wife of Jerry Madden.  She received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Arts in Music from Northwestern State University.  She is currently teaching music in her 54th year privately after retiring from teaching music 27 years for the Webster Parish School Board.

After retirement in 2016, she immersed herself in the hobby of genealogy and has traveled extensively to locate family history.  She is a member of many heritage organizations and is the president of the Susan Constant Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century and is the State Vice President of that organization. She is the first Honorary Chapter Regent for the Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter DAR and served at State Service for Veterans Committee Chairman for the Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution in the Gott Administration. She is now serving as the DAR/SAR/SR Committee Chairman for LSDAR in the Collins Administration. 

She was awarded Woman of the Year by the Young Women’s Service Club at the Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet in 2023. She continues to serve veterans as Deputy VAVS representative for NSDAR at Overland Brooks Veterans Hospital in Shreveport.  She is vice president of the Webster Council on Aging.

She recently presented a program on her great uncle, Dr. E. S. Richardson, at the Dorcheat Museum and the same program for the North Louisiana Historical Association.  Jerry and Cindy were the guest speakers for the Galvez Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Lafayette for their Good CitizenAwards Banquet recently.

She and her husband, Jerry, feel it is their mission is to honor all our military service men and women, past and present, and promote patriotism wherever possible.

Madden will be introduced by Lion Philip McInnis.

Minden Lions Club meets at noon every Thursday in the American Legion Hall on Pine Street.

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The following persons are scheduled to appear in 26th Judicial District Traffic Court Friday, May 15:

ATKINS, STEPHEN
T050926 Speeding 11-15 MPH – 70/55

BAKER, BRITTNEY NICOLE
T053026 Failure to Use Safety Belt

BARDIN, AMY MICHELLE
T053126 Operating a Vehicle Without Properly Lit Lamps for Condition

BARNES, CARIE ANN
T059426 Speeding 11-15 MPH

BELL, ANTHONEY LEE
T059826 Speeding 16-24 MPH

BREWER, DAMIEN D
T135919 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

BREWER, DAMIEN D
T025722L Speeding 16-24 MPH
T025722LA Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BREWER, DAMIEN D
T097124 Speeding 16-24 MPH
T097124A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BROWN, JORDAN WAYNE
T065926 Speeding 16-24 MPH

BULLARD, REGINALD DEWAYNE
T053226 Following Too Closely
T053226A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

BURSON, EMMA
T059726 Speeding 11-15 MPH

BURT, PENNY LANE
T053326 Failure to Yield Right of Way – Crash

CASON, CHEYENNE GRACE
T053426 Failure to Use Safety Belt

CHEATWOOD JR., ROBERT GLENN
T052926 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Single vehicle crash

COLEMAN, JR., DAVID RICHARD
T170516 Use Of Fog Lights In Good Weather
T170616 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

COOK, MICHAEL C
T051026 Operating a Vehicle with an Unlit License Plate
T051026A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’S License

DOUGLAS, PHILLICIA S
T051126 Speeding 16-24 MPH – 72/55

FAULK, ASHLEY NICOLE
T053526 Speeding 11-15 MPH – 68/55
T053526A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

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

FLOURNOY, JR, DAVID
T053726 Failure to Use Safety Belt

FOWLER, JULIAN
T051226 Speeding 16-24 MPH

FURGASON, JAMES RUSSELL
T072720 Failure To Report An Accident And/Or Provide Proper Identification (Damages Over $100)
T072720A Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
T072720B Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

GONZALEZ, JONATHAN
T059626 Speeding 16-24 MPH

GUILLORY, JAQUITA CLEMENTS
T053826 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T053826A Improper Child Restraint

HAMILTON, AMANDA B
T066126 Speeding 16-24 MPH

HARRIS, SHERRIE
T053926 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T053926A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

HUDSON, DIAMOND
T026126 Speeding 11-15 MPH
T026126A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

HUDSON, JANICE FLEEKS
T054026 Failure to Use Safety Belt

JOHNSON, TADASHA MARIE
T051426 Speeding 16-24 MPH

JONES, DARYL
T051526 Speeding 11-15 MPH – 67/55

JONES, WINFRED JR
T066726 Speeding 11-15 MPH

JUDKINS, JOHNNY
T059526 Speeding 11-15 MPH

KIRKPATRICK, TRACIE L
T045026 Failure to Use Safety Belt

KNIGHTON, LAQUISHA
T059926 Speeding 11-15 MPH

LANGLEY, TYLER FRANCIS
T051626 Speeding 16-24 MPH – 74/55
T051626A Operating A Vehicle Without Current Number Plates

LAPRARIE, MISTY
T051726 Operating A Vehicle With Improper Headlamps
T051726A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

LEE, GREGORY
T059326 Speeding 11-15 MPH

LEE, TOMMY SHELTON
T054126 Failure to Use Safety Belt

LEONARD, BRENDA
T051826 Speeding 16-24 MPH

LEYSE, SHAWN
T051926 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

MATHEWS, CAILEY MALYNN
T054226 Speeding 16-24 MPH

MCMURRAY, PATRICIA A
T052026 Speeding 16-24 MPH

MEZIERE, JACK ROSS
T054326 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
T054326A Unlawful Operation Of An Off-Road Vehicle
Single ATV crash

MIDDLETON, III, MURPHY MONROE
T065826 Speeding 11-15 MPH

MIKELL, WARNESHA
T060026 Speeding 11-15 MPH

MILLER, JUSTIN CASSIDY
T085425 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled
T085425A Switched License Plates
T085425B Failure To Secure Registration

MINCEY, BRANDON JARROD
T066026 Speeding 16-24 MPH

MOORE, EMMA GOOSBY
T054426 Failure to Use Safety Belt

MOORE, JENNIFER
T052226 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
T052226A Improper Child Restraint

MYLES, TYREESE
T054526 Failure to Use Safety Belt

OLIVER, BREANNA
T052326 Speeding 16-24 MPH – 75/55

OLSON, DAVID DEWAYNE
T054626 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

PERKINS, RACHEL DANIELLE KIRKPATRICK
T046126 Failure to Use Safety Belt

POWELL, EDDIE RAY
T069925 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T069925A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

PRICE, BRADLEY D
T054726 Failure to Use Safety Belt
T054726 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

ROLLINS, JOSHUA PATRICK
T054826 Speeding 25 & OVER
T054826A Improper Lane Usage
T054826B Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

SHANEYFELT, MEGAN ANN
T052426 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

SHERMAN, WADE ALAN
T066426 Speeding 11-15 MPH

SHINE, MARLON DEWAYNE
T052526 Following Too Closely
T052526A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

SMITH, DEMICHAEL DAMONTREAL
T054926 Failure to Use Safety Belt

SMITH, IZAIAH
T055026 Failure to Use Safety Belt

SPILLERS, TIFFANIE N
T055126 Failure to Use Safety Belt

STATON, HERSCHEL
T059226 Speeding 11-15 MPH

TAYLOR, DEVOICEE T
T052626 Failure To Secure Registration
T052626A Failure To Dim Lights – Oncoming
T052626B No Drivers License On Person

TILLMAN, JAHIEM
T066526 Speeding 16-24 MPH

WADLEY, RODNEY
T066326 Speeding 11-15 MPH

WAYNE, CHRISTOPHER
T052726 Operating A Vehicle With Improperly Lit Lamps For Conditions
T052726A Operating A Motor Vehicle Without A Driver’s License

WHITE, JULIUS ELMO
T055226 Operating a Vehicle with an Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection
T055226A Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

WILLIAMS, ANISSA BROWN
T055326 Failure to Use Safety Belt

YOUNG, DAYNE A
T052826 Operating A Vehicle Without Proper Required Equipment

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Women Helping Others, W.H.O. of North Webster, is revving up for the 2nd Annual Ride for W.H.O. Poker Run on Saturday, June 27, 2026 — and you’re invited to ride for a great cause!

The event is sponsored by 3State Harley Davidson

Rider Registration: $20

Passengers: $10

Show & Shine Bike Show Entry: $10

Check-in at Cash Magic in Springhill from 9until 10 a.m. to receive your poker card and hit the road for a fun-filled ride with stops across the area to choose your hand!

Poker Run Stops:

• 3State Harley-Davidson – Bossier City

• Our Place Bar & Grill – Elm Grove

• The Whistle Stop Bar 2.0 – Minden

• Boomer’s Sports Lounge – Princeton

• Springhill Country Club – Sarepta

Best poker hand splits the pot — so the more riders we have, the more it pays!

Want to show off your ride before the ride? Enter the Show & Shine Bike Show at Cash Magic and let everyone admire your wheels!

Preregister now: http://bit.ly/3PG71ZH

Come ride, have fun, and support the W.H.O. of North Webster and the work they do in the community.

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WHAT IS CUMIN?

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, which belongs to the parsley family. It has a yellow-brown color and is most widely recognized as a key seasoning in taco seasoning, curry powder, and chili powder. Cumin is commonly used in the cuisines of Mexico, Spain, India, North Africa, and the Middle East. In the United States, it is often associated with Mexican, Latin, and Tex-Mex recipes.

HOW CAN YOU USE CUMIN?

Cumin is used in ground form or as seeds. Ground cumin is more suitable for recipes than the cumin seed because the flavor can be more evenly distributed throughout the recipe. Cumin can be used in rubs, marinades, or as a seasoning. It goes best with vegetables, stews, legume-based soups, tofu, and meat.

HOW TO GROW CUMIN?

Cumin is an annual plant. Seeds should be planted to a depth of ¼ inch in the soil, four to six weeks before the last spring frost. Plants should be spaced four to eight inches apart. Let the plants dry between watering. The seeds should germinate in seven to fourteen days and will get 12 to 20 inches in height. To harvest the cumin seeds, cut the plant close to the ground after the flowers are dry and have turned brown. Place the clusters in a brown paper bag, hang upside down and allow to dry completely. After they are dried, rub the seed pods to release the seeds.

RECIPE

Taco Boats

(Adapted from Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension Service)

https://youtu.be/i53KeVXVZnA

Serving size: Makes 8

(1 serving is 1 Taco Boat)

162 calories per serving

270 mg of sodium per serving

INGREDIENTS • 8 ounces of lean ground beef • ½ cup finely diced onion • ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes • 1 teaspoon chili powder • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 1 (8 ounce) tube of reduced fat crescent rolls • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Add the onion, tomatoes, chili powder, garlic

powder and cumin. Stir and continue to cook the ground beef until it is thoroughly done. Note: Ground beef should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F.

3. Remove ground beef mixture from heat and set aside.

1. On a large baking sheet, unroll the crescent rolls and press the seams together to make one large sheet. Next, cut the dough into eight squares.
2. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the eight squares and top with shredded cheese. Pinch the crescent roll around the filling to make a cup or boat to keep the filling inside while baking.

1. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Visit our website for more information!

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/food_health/nutrition/flavors-of-health

  Program adapted by: Shakera Williams, DHSc, MPH, Associate Nutrition Agent

LSU AgCenter Northwest Region

Document created by: Mandy G. Armentor, MS, RD, LDN, NCH Regional Coordinator, Nutrition Agent

LSU AgCenter Southwest Region

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) to conduct a recreational alligator hunting season from Oct. 1-31, 2026. The action came during the LWFC’s May meeting Thursday (May 7) in Baton Rouge.

“We are proud to increase recreational opportunity for Louisiana sportsmen and women across the state with this exciting new season,” said LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth. “The American Alligator is a true conservation success story, and by being able to have a recreational season, we are able to further promote this success and the rich hunting heritage that makes up the Louisiana way of life.”

The recreational season would be separate from the commercial season. Properties already issued commercial harvest tags are excluded from recreational eligibility. Alligators, hides, meat and parts taken under a recreational hide tag may not be sold, bartered or commingled with commercial-tag alligators.

The recreational season would be conducted by lottery. Only Louisiana residents may apply. A total of 5,000 participants would be selected with two recreational alligator hide tags issued to each participant. Immediate tag attachment upon harvest and tag validation within 72 hours via department portal, LA Wallet, phone, or LouisianaOutdoors.com, is required.

Method of take is restricted to hook and line, or snatch hook only — anchored, tethered, or originating from immovable eligible property with written landowner permission. Pole hunting and free shooting is prohibited.

There would be eight zones statewide with recreational opportunity in each zone. Zones B and C would have 1,250 participants, Zone A 500 participants and zones D, E, F, G and H 400 participants each.. A recreational alligator hunter must possess a basic hunting license, the recreational alligator hunting license, valid recreational hide tags and written proof of land ownership or permission.  A recreational alligator hunting license would be $25 for residents and $150 for non-residents.

To see the full NOI, visit the LDWF Alligator Hunting webpage.

Public comment on the NOI will be accepted through June 26. Comments may be submitted to LDWF Alligator Program Manager Jeb Linscombe at LDWF, 200 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA, 70506, or by email at jlinscombe@wlf.la.gov.

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Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

*Information provided by National Weather Service.

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May 27 through June 27

Roar & Explore: Discovery Camp 2026, Webster Parish Libraries Discovery Camp 2026.  STEM-themed weeks that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through fun, educational, and engaging activities with a lineup of special performers who combine entertainment and education in the most fun ways.

May 27

11 a.m. Jacqueline Park, downtown Minden. Time capsule burial ceremony as part of the City of Minden’s 190th anniversary celebration.

May 28

9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Champions of Character, Student Event, CAC Building, Springhill. Sponsors, City of Springhill, Springhill Medical Center, North Webster Athletic Dept. Lunch will be provided.

May 30

Deadline to sponsor events at Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190. Click here: https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2484/campaign/8625 .

3:30 p.m. doors open; 4:30 p.m. games start, LaMa Animal Rescue Game Night, Springhill Civic Center, $20 for games, BINGO, purse raffle, dessert auction, concessions Split the Pot and door prizes.

June 4

10 a.m., Turners Pond, the second and final GOF catfish stocking of the spring by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

June 11-13

Celebrate America 250 & Minden 190

Bites & Beats kicks off weekend celebration.

Kids Patriotic Parade

5K Run on Main

Cornhole Tournament

Grilling on Main

Little Grillers

Kids Play area

Duck Derby

Fireworks Finale

June 20

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

June 21

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

June 22 – 26

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

1 p.m. until 3 p.m., ages 10 through 16.

June 27

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

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Word of the day: Paragon

Phonetic: /PAIR-uh-gahn/
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition
Paragon is a formal word that refers to a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied.

In Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as a paragon of virtue.

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