Amber McDown

2 days ago | press-herald.com | Amber McDown

47 Michael and Chequella Walker will host their 10th annual fan drive on May 24 from 10 AM until 2 PM, continuing their efforts to help community members beat the summer heat. The event, which provides electric fans to individuals in need, will take place at 112 W. Roosevelt Drive in Minden. Organizers are accepting donations and fan drop-offs at the event location. “Chequella and I would like you to join us in helping give out fans to beat the summer,” said Michael Walker.

3 days ago | press-herald.com | Amber McDown

30 For four young women from across the globe, a year in Minden has been filled with growth, adventure and memories to last a lifetime. Anna from Italy, Valentina from Brazil, and Lotte and Emmi from Germany have spent the past school year as exchange students in Webster Parish, living with local families and attending Lakeside High School. Two of the students, Valentina and Emmi, stayed with longtime host parents Micaela and Clint Brunson.

4 days ago | press-herald.com | Amber McDown

45 A new weekly market is bringing fresh produce, meats, dairy, and handcrafted goods to downtown Minden. The Farm of Cultural Crossroads, in partnership with Moore Hill Farm and Garden, Parish Meat Processing, and several local vendors, has launched the Farm Fresh Food Market. The market takes place every Saturday at 419 E. Union Street. The event features fresh, locally grown produce, high-quality meats and dairy products, and handmade artisan goods.

4 days ago | press-herald.com | Amber McDown

23 The Greater Minden Chamber hosted its inaugural “Leading Legacies: A Women in Business Event” on Friday at the Minden Civic Center, drawing professional women from across the region for a day of workshops, leadership development, and community-building. The event featured a series of interactive sessions, including a table talk speed networking segment and two deep dive discussions.

4 days ago | press-herald.com | Amber McDown

12 Vendors participated in Regions Bank’s Open House & Community Day on Friday, May 9, at the Minden branch on Homer Road. The event featured local food trucks, community organizations including the Gingerbread House Children’s Advocacy Center and United Way of Northwest Louisiana, and a giveaway for a Regions bike.