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BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 22 projects around the state received bids in May. Nineteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $217.3 million. “With a nearly $220 million investment, this month has some major projects around the state that were let,” said DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda. “Most […]
Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided an update on the funding for the Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project in Caddo & Bossier Parishes. Despite changes to House Bill 2 in the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which removed a portion of the state general obligation bond funding anticipated for the Jimmie […]
The Webster Parish School Board held their monthly meeting on Monday. The Board began the meeting with several recognitions: Students and faculty member recognized were: Lakeside High School Students Kamryn Goodson and Lillian Jolly who qualified for the national competition to be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of May. Their staff sponsor is […]
Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Spring Quarter 2023 President’s and Dean’s honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president’s honor list. That distinction signifies achievement of at least a 3.8 academic grade point average on a minimum of nine semester […]
The Webster Parish Police Jury has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification Grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the state’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization. This year’s grant, in the amount of $3,630.00 will provide funding to install a new sign with lighting to direct citizens to the Police […]
The Webster Parish Police Jury has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the state’s premier anti-litter and community improvement organization. This grant has provided funding to install high-quality trash receptacles in public spaces throughout Webster Parish. Ten (10) trash receptacles are being installed […]
The Webster Parish School Board held a special-called meeting on Monday. The highlight of the meeting was the recognition of the Webster Parish 2022-2023 Students of the Year, Support Persons of the Year, and Teachers of the Year. 5th grade Students of the Year: Richardson Elementary – Grey Meeker Central Elementary – Brayleigh Lewis Doyline […]
RUSTON – Small College Basketball and the National Hall of Fame committee announced that former Louisiana Tech great Jackie Moreland will be inducted into the SCB Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. First landing in the national spotlight while establishing a high school scoring record at Minden High School, the 6-foot-7 Moreland […]
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a project to replace a 63-year-old bridge along the I-20 corridor in Webster Parish. The LA 531 overpass in Minden will be removed and replaced as part of a $19.3 million project, which will ensure continued access to businesses and surrounding communities for years to come. The […]
The Greater Minden Chamber held its 81st Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday night at the Minden Civic Center. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the annual Man and Woman of the Year awards. The 2023 Man of the Year Award, presented by the Minden Lions Club, was awarded to Tommy Davis. The […]