Author: Minden Press-Herald
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Webster Arrest Report: February 19
City and parish law enforcement officers made the following arrests during the period Feb. 9 through Feb. 17. Katonia Smith, 32, 2100 block Methodist Camp Loop, Minden, on warrant for simple criminal damage to property. Latavion Seamster, 22, Mason Street, Minden, disturbing the peace, resisting an officer, simple battery. Janet Johnson, 52, no address given,…
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February 18, 2015 e-Paper
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Reverend Ben Martin: A Minister for Change
Growing up as a black man, the Rev. Ben Martin has seen many things change over the years in the city he’s permanently called home since 1998. Since his return to Minden, he says the city has changed for the better, but there is still much to do. What he sees is not so much…
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Gerry Maun Tompkins
Graveside services honoring Gerry Tompkins, 89, of Minden will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, with the Rev. R.B. Moore officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 until 6 p.m. at Rose-Neath in Minden. Gerry was born to Ernest and Myrtle Maun in Wichita, Kansas, Feb. 18, 1926.…
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Minden police seeking public’s help in locating wanted man
Minden police are seeking the public’s help in locating Antwaune Cortez Loud, who is wanted on charges for forgery and illegal possession of stolen things. Loud’s date of birth is Sept. 28, 1988. He is described as a black male, 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 135 pounds. Police say he is known to be…
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February 17, 2015 e-Paper
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North Webster’s Devin White one of nation’s top targets
With National Signing Day 2015 in the books, recruiting gurus nation-wide are turning their attention to the 2016 recruiting landscape. As usual, Louisiana boasts a deep crop of talented targets, however the 2016 class is something special. Louisiana is home to 10 of the top 100 players in the country, according to Rivals.com, with highest…
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Muddy Bottoms gearing up for Muddy Gras
Cajun Muddy Gras is coming to Muddy Bottoms Feb. 19-22, and is expected to be a big event with plenty of family-friendly events taking place. Kim Cannon, marketing director for Muddy Bottoms ATV and Recreation Park, says Friday evening, a king cake eating contest will take place around 7 p.m. and is expected to be…
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Six safer M6 disposal methods named
The nearly 30-member panel of the dialogue committee tasked by the EPA to discuss safer alternatives to the open burn method of M6 disposal at Camp Minden has narrowed down the choices to six alternatives. These six alternatives were chosen because they are certified by the U.S. Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board. Out of…
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Minden police detectives arrest wanted man on drug charges
A Minden man who had five outstanding warrants now has additional problems following his arrest last week when he was pulled over by Minden police detectives. Marlon D. Sanders, 34, who lists a Penal Farm Road address, is currently being held in Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Sanders was recognized by captains Daniel Weaver and Marvin…