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Civic organizations to host ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum Oct. 1
A coalition of Minden-area civic and community organizations will host a nonpartisan “Meet the Candidates” forum Thursday, October 1, giving voters an opportunity to meet … Read More
David Specht: We Should Ask Questions Without Fearing the Answers
There is a tendency, when something new comes to town, to quickly choose sides. We are either for it or against it. Excited about the … Read More
Seeds Women’s Center sets $100,000 goal for annual fundraising banquet
Seeds Women’s Center will host its annual fundraising banquet Tuesday, October 6, at the Minden Civic Center, with a goal of raising $100,000 to support … Read More
Nolan named Webster Parish Schools September Employee of the Month
Freddie Nolan Jr., a custodian at J.A. Phillips Elementary School, was recognized as the Webster Parish School District’s September Employee of the Month during the … Read More
Local media panel to offer tips for getting businesses in the news
The Greater Minden Chamber will continue its Breakfast with the Experts series October 13 with a panel discussion aimed at helping local businesses better understand … Read More
LANE & ROAD CLOSURES: I-20 at LA 544 (Tech Dr/Cooktown Rd) Interchange
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists of upcoming nighttime lane and road closures that are a part of the LA 544 (Tech … Read More
3-day forecast: September 23-25
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Governor Landry, Commissioner Temple announce additional $20 million invested in Fortified homes
nsurance Commissioner Tim Temple joined Governor Jeff Landry and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot today to announce that Louisiana is investing an additional $20 … Read More
Sarah Hudson Pierce: Tornadoes, and Other Storms, Teach Us
The news of tornadoes, reminds us that we are not in control of our situations or of the world at large. Sometimes we get caught … Read More