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The highlight of the March meeting of the Minden City Council was the appointment of several new positions. City Council members unanimously voted to appoint: Tyler Wallace as the Director of Public Works Zita Williams as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Minden Brian Williams as the Chief of the City […]

It’s been just over a week since the Minden St. Jude Auction wrapped up. It was a second straight year that the auction eclipsed the $2 million mark, a phenomenal achievement for a small town in just a 4-day window. With another historic amount raised, here’s a Nerd Notes, St. Jude auction look at the […]

There were several Board appointments approved by the Webster Parish Police Jury on Tuesday. The Jury approved appointments for several boards including: Webster Parish Communications District: Reappointed Hank Haynes and Ursula Hullaby to 4-year terms beginning 1/1/2023. Webster Parish Fire Protection District 8: Reappointed Leon Smith to serve 2-year term beginning 2/1/23. Sarepta Fire District […]

NEW HIRES Connor Davis, Teacher, Minden High School, Temporary-Authority-to Teach, replacing Benjamin Bower who transferred to another position, effective January 10, 2023. Shakima Turner, 7-Hour Food Service, North Webster Junior High School, replacing Mollie Cooper who resigned, effective January 6, 2023. Erin Cornelius, 7-Hour Food Service, Minden High School, Open Position, effective January 6, 2023. […]

Personnel hires/promotions and board appointments topped the Minden City Council agenda on Monday night. The Council approved two new Police Department Hires: Anthony Crittenden and Cadyn O’Connor as full-time Police Officers, subject to passing all applicable tests. The Council also approved the promotions of Officer First Class Reece Tewell and Office First Class Christopher Coyer […]

The regular monthly meeting of the Webster Parish School Board was called to order by Board President Charles Strong Monday evening. The meeting began with a presentation by Scott Walker of Taylor and Sons to recognize the February Employee of the Month, Tanya Pesses Cole, 1st grade teacher at Browning Elementary School. The board approved […]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday January 10, 2023, the outside lane of US-371 Northbound over I-20 in Webster Parish will be closed. This closure is scheduled to take place from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. This is necessary to allow DOTD crews to make bridge repairs. Restrictions/Permits: Load width […]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, January 16, 2022, LA 518 at approximately 1.4 miles east of Junction LA 9 on LA 518 in Claiborne Parish will be closed. This closure is expected to last approximately 6 months. This closure is necessary for the ongoing construction project of the […]

The first meeting of 2023 was held Monday evening and began with Judge Jeff Cox swearing in of the Webster Parish School Board Members. New Board Members sworn in were Jonathan Guthrie, Patricia “Susan” Addington, Debbie Thomas, and Jana Watson. The Board Members also appointed Ms. Franke Mitchell to serve for District 9 until a […]

There were a number of races on the ballot Tuesday in the Primary Election in Webster Parish. For the City of Minden, Nick Cox was elected as Mayor of Minden with 53% of the vote with Terika Walker coming in second with 38% of the vote. Jared McIver is the new Chief of Police, defeating […]


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