Author: Minden Press-Herald

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A discussion on how to handle potential 18-wheeler traffic on a parish road has been put on hold until members of the Webster Parish Police Jury know whether or not Nelson Energy receives a permit to operate a commercial injection disposal facility. Nelson’s permit for the injection well located on Jack Martin Road near Dubberly…

The holiday season for many is “portrayed” as a time of cheer, happiness and connection. For many, though, that “portrayal” is just that – feeling like they are on the outside looking in. The Rev. Robert Whitaker, pastor of Victory Praise and Worship Center and a licensed counselor, said depression can be “cyclic.”

Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. What’s on the ballot: Minden Mayor Tommy Davis Chad Odom City Marshal, City of Minden Dustin W. Reynolds Jack R. “Randy” Shelley Alderman, District 4, City of Springhill Adam Harris Gary Montgomery Fire Protection District No. 10 ($1.5 million bond, 15 years) Yes No U.S. Senator…

A 1988 graduate of Minden High School who died suddenly last year is the subject of a book exploring his brief life and career. “Keith Amos: A Celebration of His Life” is a compilation of memories and photographs with tributes from his family, friends and colleagues. Amos was an assistant professor of surgery at the…

The Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges (LCTC) Facilities Corporation recently certified the Act 360 match for Northwest Louisiana Technical College and interim director Dr. Rick Bateman Jr. is pleased to see a Workforce Development Center for the Minden campus included in the first round. “The community’s investment in Northwest LTC has been phenomenal,” Bateman said.…

Services for Nedra Neil Thomas Kelly, 85, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Lakeview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leon Boggs officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7…

In just the fourth year of its existence, North Webster High School’s football program finds itself in the midst of an historic season. When the plan to consolidate the schools in the northern part of Webster Parish went into effect, it wasn’t exactly met with open arms. However, things have worked out pretty well.

Christmas is a special time of year. It is a time for families to gather, friends to exchange gifts, a time to celebrate Christmas. When many think about Christmas, they think about children – children in need.

DOYLINE — Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton said a 32-year-old Doyline man is looking at a domestic abuse battery charge for allegedly shoving and striking his wife Monday evening. Sexton said deputies responding to a report of a domestic disturbance arrested Bruce A. Robinson II at his Roach Road residence just after 8:30 p.m.