Bonnie Culverhouse

1 week ago | magnoliareporter.com | Bonnie Culverhouse

Webster Parish deputies are currently investigating the deaths of former parish Registrar of Voters Melanie Smith and her husband Kenny. Sheriff Jason Parker said the bodies of the couple were found inside their home in the 5500 block of LA Hwy. 528 shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies were dispatched to the residence in response to a call for a welfare check, Parker said.

2 months ago | magnoliareporter.com | Bonnie Culverhouse

For the second time in three weeks, the vote was unanimous, pushing across the finish line a contract to transfer power to City of Minden utility customers from Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) to Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA). “This was a campaign promise we made,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox, referring to his fellow councilpersons as they sought a way to lower energy bills. “We said we were going to look for a way to make this happen.

2 months ago | ktbs.com | Bonnie Culverhouse

MINDEN, La. -- For the second time in three weeks, the vote was unanimous, pushing across the finish line a contract to transfer power to City of Minden utility customers from Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) to Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA). “This was a campaign promise we made,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox, referring to his fellow councilpersons as they sought a way to lower energy bills. “We said we were going to look for a way to make this happen.

Dec 10, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Bonnie Culverhouse

An ordinance approved last May to establish the City of Minden’s Adjudicated Property Program has already begun to pay off with the first public auction and sale of two parcels. “The first piece of property we sold went for $26,000,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox. “So it was insanely successful for an adjudicated sale.”The sale went through the city’s contract with E&P Consulting, headquartered in Monroe.

Nov 15, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Bonnie Culverhouse

If you don’t know the definition of brownfield redevelopment, don’t feel alone. Jamie Greene, a representative of Strategic Planning, told Minden City Council members recently that the city has opportunities to increase property values by enhancing the community’s infrastructure through brownfield redevelopment as the city grows. “You will make sites safe for future use, making them safer for the community,” Greene said. He went on to describe “brownfield” as abandoned industrial sites.