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Minden begins 2027 budget workshops with employee pay raises under discussion
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (761+ words) The City of Minden kicked off its first workshop for the 2027 budget on Wednesday, July 1, with city officials focusing much of the discussion on proposed pay raises for employees while balancing the city's long-term financial outlook. All members of the…...
Webster Parish Council on Aging increases suggested donations for meals, homemaker services
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (272+ words) The Webster Parish Council on Aging has increased its suggested donation amounts for Meals on Wheels and homemaker services beginning July 1, citing rising food and fuel costs. According to a letter sent to clients dated June 30, the suggested donation for…...
Minden Main Street District expands boundaries to support continued economic growth
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (249+ words) Minden Press-Herald Minden Main Street District expands boundaries to support continued economic growth MINDEN, LA " The City of Minden is proud to announce the official expansion of the Minden Main Street District, marking an important milestone in the city's ongoing…...
Guin of Minden Awarded Degree from University of Arkansas
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (381+ words) Minden Press-Herald Guin of Minden Awarded Degree from University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, AR " The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Alexis Guin of…...
Youth baseball/softball: Minden All-Star teams to begin play in Diamond Youth state tournaments
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (168+ words) Minden All-Star baseball and softball teams will compete in Diamond Youth Baseball state tournaments starting Thursday. The baseball teams are competing in the 7 U Coach Pitch tournament in Vidalia, the 8 U Coach Pitch North Regional tournament in Shreveport and the…...
Randy Brown: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (486+ words) This Saturday is the Fourth of July, one of my favorite and most memorable holidays of the year. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, there is something especially meaningful about this year's celebration. On July…...
Arkansas man killed in two-vehicle Webster Parish crash
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (173+ words) Minden Press-Herald Arkansas man killed in two-vehicle Webster Parish crash Minden " On June 29, 2026, at approximately 8: 30 p. m. , Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 near U. S. Highway 371. The crash claimed the life of 33-year-old Kyle Ricks…...
College baseball: Louisiana Tech signs three
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (76+ words) By Drew Parsley, Louisiana Tech Associate Director Strategic Communications Head coach Lane Burroughs and Louisiana Tech baseball have announced the official signings of right-handed pitcher Josh Gregoire, outfielder Jackson Hood and infielder Ian Mc Cubbin. Gregoire stands at 6-foot 2-inches…...
Speaker Johnson welcomes winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition to the U. S. Capitol
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (69+ words) Minden Press-Herald WASHINGTON'On Thursday in the U. S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson visited with Maycie Howard, this year's first-place winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District. Maycie's painting, "A Moment at Cypress Black Bayou," will hang in the U. S. Capitol…...
Redeemed & Restyled fundraiser celebrates restoration, supports women in need
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (747+ words) Nearly every seat was filled Saturday evening as community members gathered for Redeemed & Restyled: A Vintage Fashion Benefit, raising support for two local nonprofits dedicated to helping women and families find healing, stability, and hope. Hosted by Amadea, Southern Ivy…...