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By: Amber Mcdown
The Webster Parish Police Jury received a clean financial audit and heard a presentation on the growing number of working families struggling to make ends meet during its regular meeting Tuesday, August 4, at the Webster Parish Courthouse Annex. Juror Mike Griffith was absent. All agenda items requiring action were approved unanimously. Jennie Henry, CPA...
By: Amber Mcdown
Public school students across Webster Parish return to classrooms Friday, August 7, bringing the start of the 2026-27 school year and increased traffic around campuses as law enforcement urges motorists to slow down and stay alert. Minden Police Chief Jared McIver said officers will be assigned to school zones to enforce traffic laws aimed at...
By: Amber Mcdown
Students arriving for the first day of school at Central Elementary on Friday, August 7, received an unexpected welcome gift as free backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed through a partnership between Diversified Energy and the Kids in Need Foundation. The backpacks included school supplies and reusable water bottles, giving students an extra reason...
New traffic signs and revised car line procedures were put in place Thursday, August 6, as local officials worked to improve safety and traffic flow around J.A. Phillips Elementary School before students returned to class. The effort was a collaboration between the Webster Parish School Board, the City of Minden, and the Minden Police Department....
Qualifying for the November 3, 2026, election has ended, setting the field of candidates who will appear on the ballot for local offices across Webster Parish. While a number of incumbents will face no opposition, several races — including contests for Minden police chief, Springhill mayor, Springhill city marshal, and multiple seats on the Webster...
By: Amber Mcdown
A large crowd gathered Saturday morning at Academy Park for the 11th annual Prayer in the Park, an event focused on prayer for students, educators, first responders, public officials, and the community. Despite the August heat, temperatures felt pleasant under the shade of the trees as residents gathered for the annual event organized by Michael...
By: Amber Mcdown
The Village of Dixie Inn Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting at 5 PM Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Village Hall, 60 Shell Street, including a public hearing on proposed regulations for alcohol beverage cards. The council will temporarily close its regular session and open a public hearing on Ordinance No. 137, which concerns...
A recent audit of the Town of Gibsland found nine financial and administrative deficiencies that remained unresolved from the previous year's audit, including problems with internal controls, budgeting, payroll, utility billing, and the town's legal classification. The audit, covering the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, identified five significant deficiencies, three of which were classified...
Minden Fire Chief Brian Williams used Saturday’s Prayer in the Park gathering at Academy Park to remind residents about the importance of working smoke detectors and other basic fire safety practices. The Minden Fire Department brought a fire engine to the park and provided information about its free smoke detector program. Residents can receive 10-year...
Ty Pendergrass has withdrawn from the race for the District 4 seat on the Webster Parish School Board, leaving Gary Odom as the remaining candidate for the November 3 election. Pendergrass announced his decision in a Facebook post, citing the qualifications and connections of the other candidate as factors in his decision. Pendergrass said he...
