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In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Princess Camp.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Alleged shooter in custody; second degree murder charge filed (websterparishjournal.com) — Minden police quickly arrested a 23-year-old local resident in connection with a Friday night shooting that left another man hospitalized with a non-life-threatening wound. Officers say they tracked a vehicle from Minden to Bossier City and back, and are still seeking others believed to have been in the car as they work to determine a motive.
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2. Scout Lee elected 2026 Minden Pet Mayor; fundraiser generates nearly $20,000 for animal control (press-herald.com) — Minden’s second annual Pet Mayor Election has crowned Scout Lee as 2026 Pet Mayor, helping raise $19,515 for Minden Animal Control and a future facility. The lighthearted race, part of Minden’s America 250 and Minden 190 celebrations, drew strong community support and will feature a downtown collaring ceremony honoring all the newly elected four-legged “officials.”
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3. Blue Run Rd. runner facing firearm charges (websterparishjournal.com) — Just north of Minden, deputies say a Webster Parish man faces multiple firearm-related charges after a dispute on Blue Run Road led to a shot allegedly fired toward a vehicle and a foot chase through nearby woods. He was later arrested and is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.
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4. DAR Spring Luncheon and Awards (press-herald.com) — Members of the Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter DAR recently gathered for their Spring Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, celebrating new members and long-time contributors. The chapter highlighted past community projects, including a 2023 Vietnam veterans luncheon at the Minden Civic Center, and recognized numerous state and regional honors for historic preservation, veterans’ support, and educational outreach.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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