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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 …
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Under Dawgs celebrates five years in Minden with anniversary specials
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownUnder Dawgs is marking five years in business this week with food and drink specials as the locally owned restaurant celebrates a …
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Webster School Board recognizes student achievements, approves annual policies
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownThe Webster Parish School Board celebrated student achievement, highlighted the success of recent back-to-school initiatives, and approved a full slate of agenda …
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Back-to-School Bash draws hundreds of families in Minden, Springhill
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownHundreds of students, parents, and community members turned out Sunday for the Webster Parish School Board’s 18th Annual Back-to-School Bash, taking advantage …
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Presley Wood, Celeste Lay capture state titles at Miss Louisiana Volunteer pageant in Minden
by Amber McDownby Amber McDownA night of scholarship, service, and competition culminated Saturday as two young women earned statewide titles during the 2027 Miss Louisiana Volunteer …