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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
17 The Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce will host a Job Fair and Resource Expo on April 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Minden Civic Center, 520 Broadway St.The chamber is partnering with the City of Minden, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, the Coordinating & Development Corporation, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission to connect employers with prospective workers. Participation is free for businesses and resource providers, but space is limited.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
23 The Archery Shooters Association (ASA) Easton Hoyt Pro/Am Tour will return to Camp Minden April 24-27, 2025, bringing thousands of professional and amateur archers, spectators and sponsors to Webster, Caddo and Bossier parishes. Hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission in partnership with Visit Shreveport-Bossier and the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Commission, the four-day event marks the fourth year of a 10-year contract between the ASA and Camp Minden.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
23 A ceremony held in downtown Minden on Wednesday marked the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and served as the city’s official launch of the nationwide America 250 initiative, commemorating the lead-up to the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026.
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32 The 23rd Annual Burn Run, hosted by the Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club 1st-Shreveport Chapter, will take place April 25–26 at Lake Bistineau State Park to raise funds for Camp I’m Still Me, a regional burn camp for children. The event begins at 5:00 PM Friday, April 25, and concludes at 6:00 PM Saturday, April 26. Activities include live music, food, a trivia run, and a live auction scheduled for 12:30 PM Saturday.
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45 The Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners will host the 2025 “Trails & Trellises: A Garden Tour” on Saturday, April 26, from 9 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine. The annual event will feature four private gardens in Minden and Homer, each offering unique displays of spring flora, landscape design, and garden artistry. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 from any Master Gardener or through the Webster Parish Extension Office or Claiborne Parish Extension Office.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
33 Outdoor enthusiasts and families are invited to participate in the annual Lake Bistineau Spring Paddle on Saturday, May 17, an event hosted by Visit Webster Parish and set at Lake Bistineau State Park. Participants will embark on a 5-mile paddle through the cypress- and tupelo-lined waters of Lake Bistineau. The event is open to kayaks, canoes and pirogues, with watercraft rentals available through Pleasure Point Rentals Bayou Dorcheat on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
25 A public presentation on the use of ornamental flowers in landscaping is set for April 29 at the Webster Parish Library main branch in Minden, located at 521 E and W Street. The event will take place from noon to 1 PM and will feature speaker Mark Wilson of the LSU AgCenter. The program is part of the “Lunch and Learn” series and is open to the public with no pre-registration required.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
21 Ground has been broken on a new women’s jail in Webster Parish, a facility that will replace the aging jail located on the fourth floor of the Webster Parish Courthouse. The new facility, estimated to cost $5,120,000, is scheduled for completion by mid-2026. The project is being funded through a partnership between the Webster Parish Police Jury and the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, with a portion of the funding coming from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
55 Two Easter-themed events brought families together in Minden on Sunday, April 6, as local organizations hosted community celebrations despite recent rain. Diamonds and Pearls Social Club held an Easter Family Funday at Victory Park. The event featured games and activities, food, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt. Children enjoyed the festivities despite soggy grounds left by thunderstorms the day and night before.
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press-herald.com | Amber McDown
19 Greater St. Paul Baptist Church will host its annual Crusade 2025 event from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3, featuring worship services, educational sessions, and community outreach activities. The week will begin with a worship service on April 27 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a family festival from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Community canvassing is scheduled for April 28 and 29 at 5:00 PM.
