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In an email provided to KASO/KBEF, Minden Mayor, Terry Gardner, issued some updated COVID-19 related changes regarding business closures and curfews. Continue to always wear your mask. A mask protects yourself and others. CDC, the Louisiana Department of Health, and the City of Minden strong urges everyone to wear masks in public. Businesses that were […]
While some people are still trying to clean up from the last round of severe weather, it is time to prepare for the third round of severe weather in as many weeks. The National Weather Service (NWS) has given much of the Ark-La-Tex an Enhanced to Moderate Risk of severe weather this evening into the […]
The Webster Parish School Board meeting was held Monday evening, for the first time ever, virtually, using Google Meet. School Board members were provided Google Chromebooks so they can meet virtually while maintaining social distancing. A number of expenditures were approved: District 6 ½ cent Sales Tax Fund: Ratify approval of payment to Altec Environmental […]
Personnel Director, Robin Tucker, presented the personnel report. It was noted that there were currently nine elementary positions, three high school positions, and one instructional coach position open. Resignation Michael Clark Coyle, Teacher, North Webster Junior High School, Effective March 5, 2020 Matthew Ledet, Teacher, Doyline High School, Effective March 6, 2020 New Hires Eula […]
Governor John Bel Edwards announced today that the current “Stay at Home” order that was set to expire on April 30, 2020 will be extended to May 15, 2020. Edwards said this decision was made after speaking with multiple experts state-wide. “We used the re-opening plan from the White House as our guide post,” Edwards […]
**UPDATE 4/23/20 @ 3:45 PM** KBEF has learned that the appointment of a District A council member has been postponed by the state. Mayor Terry Gardner confirmed that the appointment has been postponed, but declined to comment any further. In a letter dated yesterday, April 22, 2020, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Wayne Edwards […]
The Webster Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking residents to self-report their damages due to the EF-1 tornado that occurred Sunday, April 12, 2020. In order to apply for possible assistance, all residents need to complete a survey of damages sustained due to the storm at the following link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/36c861fc544f46b3817e4a244f7f05cf By […]
Unusual circumstances often require unusual solutions and the Bossier Parish Police Jury applied a never-before-tried forum to conduct business at Wednesday’s regular meeting. In order to stay in compliance with social distancing and other requirements that are now standard due to the COVID 19 virus outbreak, jury members conducted parish business from three locations: in […]
In compliance with Governor Edwards’ Official Proclamation which was announced April 15, the Glenbrook campus will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Objectives for the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year: Continue distance learning utilizing Google Classroom. The grades for lessons submitted by the students will be recorded as the 6th six […]
For the second time under the current Minden City Council, a meeting was not held due to lack of quorum. The council was set to meet Monday at 5:30 pm in the Pelican Conference Room at City Hall. As 5:30 approached, it became apparent that both Vincen Bradford and Terika Walker were not going to […]
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