Neighborhoods across Minden will take part in the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM, joining communities nationwide in promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
District A Councilman and National Night Out Chairman Carlton “Buddy” Myles, along with Mayor Nick Cox and members of the Minden City Council, is inviting residents citywide to participate in this year’s event.
National Night Out aims to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and send a unified message that citizens are standing together against crime.
Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on porch lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors and local law enforcement.
Several neighborhoods have registered block parties, cookouts, and other activities:
District A
- Darrell Hampton/22 Hands Up, 309 Hardy St. — “We’re Better Together!”; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 40.
- Carolyn Marwray & Tina Harris, 1398 Sheppard St.; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 40.
- Stephanie Winzer & Mt. Zion Lay Ministries, 701 McMullen St. — “Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party”; 5–7 PM; estimated attendance: 40.
- Candice and John Miller, 187 Carey Lane; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 40.
District B
- Harvest Manor Apartments, 1314 Lee St. — “Getting to Know Your Neighbors”; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 96.
- Delta Sigma Theta Minden Alumnae Chapter, 402 Martin Luther King Dr. — “From Block Party to Ballot Boxes”; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 25.
District C
- Latasha Mitchell & Chequella and Michael Walker, Babb Park, 708 Watterman St. — “Let’s Put Our Boots on the Ground and Stomp Out Crime”; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 75.
- New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 413 W.R. Reeder St. — “Getting God’s Light to Shine in a Dark World”; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 50.
District D
No registered events.
District E
- Sarah and Gary Haynes, 1037 Ridgewood Circle; 6–8 PM; estimated attendance: 40.
Residents interested in hosting future events may register at Minden City Hall, by phone at (318) 377-2144, or online at www.mindenusa.com. Registration for this year’s gatherings closed October 3.