Minden Fire Chief Brian Williams used Saturday’s Prayer in the Park gathering at Academy Park to remind residents about the importance of …
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Regional/State News
Gibsland audit repeats nine findings from previous year
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownA recent audit of the Town of Gibsland found nine financial and administrative deficiencies that remained unresolved from the previous year’s audit, …
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News
Dixie Inn council to hold public hearing on alcohol beverage cards
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownThe Village of Dixie Inn Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting at 5 PM Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Village Hall, …
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Prayer in the Park brings community together for 11th annual gathering
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownA large crowd gathered Saturday morning at Academy Park for the 11th annual Prayer in the Park, an event focused on prayer …
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Qualifying for the November 3, 2026, election has ended, setting the field of candidates who will appear on the ballot for local …
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School News
Diversified Energy surprises Central Elementary students with backpacks on first day of school
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownStudents arriving for the first day of school at Central Elementary on Friday, August 7, received an unexpected welcome gift as free …
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New signs, updated traffic patterns aim to improve safety at J.A. Phillips ahead of school year
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownNew traffic signs and revised car line procedures were put in place Thursday, August 6, as local officials worked to improve safety …
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School zones under increased patrol as Webster Parish students return to class
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownPublic school students across Webster Parish return to classrooms Friday, August 7, bringing the start of the 2026-27 school year and increased …
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Police Jury receives clean audit, hears report on working families facing financial strain
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownThe Webster Parish Police Jury received a clean financial audit and heard a presentation on the growing number of working families struggling …
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Camp Minden opens new $12.1 million training barracks to enhance readiness
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownThe Louisiana National Guard officially opened its new Collective Training Barracks at Camp Minden on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the …