Minden News

A traveling exhibit marking the 200th anniversary of Louisiana's statehood has opened at the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum in Minden.

Lyndsie Williams of Bossier and Chris Hammontree of Minden are pleased to announce their engagement to be married on Saturday, August 11th 2012 at the Minden Civic Center.

Since January 1, the chamber has added 22 members, 16 of which have joined since de Pingre' took the job April 1. "I'm very proud of that," she said.

Playing his car radio louder than the law allows got a Minden man into trouble when police found more than a good stereo system in his vehicle.

City Art Works features local photographers Minden City Arts announces the opening of a photography show featuring three local photographers.

Local law enforcement is taking to the streets a national campaign for seat belt usage.

Shreveport fire and police on the scene of a major accident near Spring at Lake streets downtown that disrupted electrical service to part of that area.

A search for a missing Webster Parish motorist ended Sunday morning after the driver was found in neighboring Claiborne Parish.

I'm optimistic about Louisiana's future. I'm optimistic that we will not only shoot for, but reach our full potential as the best place in the entire world to raise a child, pursue a rewarding career and obtain a great education.

Tracy Duke Lorden, a Minden resident, is among the first group of graduates from the University of Louisiana at Monroe's online Master of Business Administration program.

Information provided by the Shreveport Airport Authority: Effective June 1, 2012, the parking rates at Shreveport Regional Airport will increase for the first time since 2005.

Shameka Cain, 33, of the 900 block of East Road, Sarepta, was arrested as a fugitive from Springhill Police and also found to be in possession of CDS Sch.

As well as fueling locations and a convenience store, a 30-seat restaurant will also be featured.

Minden Bancorp, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved the commencement of the Company's first stock repurchase program following MBL Bank's second step conversion offering completed in January 2011.

U.S. Rep. Dr. John Fleming, of Minden, will kick off his re-election bid May 23-25 with appearances in Shreveport, Natchitoches, Leesville, Eunice and Ville Platte, according to his campaign office.

If you've been in a local Brookshire's grocery store lately, then you've probably been surprised in the meat market by the appearance of Trace Adkins.

A former Hammond woman has been charged in Lake Superior Court for allegedly draining her grandson's $100,000 college trust fund.

Local residents celebrated Webster by telling stories of its history, displaying its beauty through art and showcasing its historical venues and outdoor adventures.

A Caddo district court judge sentenced a Minden woman to life in prison Thursday for the murder of a Barksdale airman.

Celebrating a birthday today: Shelia Burns, of Shreveport. ... Bryan Tull, of Benton.