Minden Press-Herald

The Minden Press-Herald is a daily newspaper that comes out from Monday to Friday in Minden, which is the main city of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. Published by Specht Newspapers, Inc., it primarily focuses on local news relevant to the Minden community and the surrounding Webster Parish area.

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All-District 1-4A softball team

21 hours ago | press-herald.com | Russell Hedges

13 Note: The All-District 1-4A team was selected by the district’s coaches.
Michael and Chequella’s annual fan drive set for May 24 in Minden

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.
College baseball: Louisiana Tech tops ULM

2 days ago | press-herald.com | Russell Hedges

36 By Drew Parsley, Louisiana Tech Associate Director Strategic Communications Louisiana Tech (29-22, 12-11 CUSA) won its second-straight game and enters the final regular-season weekend on a high note following a 7-4 win over ULM (21-31, 7-20 Sun Belt) Tuesday night at the Love Shack. Tech secured the rubber match of the season series with the Warhawks after splitting the first two games earlier in the season.
Glynn Harris: Setting the woods on fire the right way

2 days ago | press-herald.com | Russell Hedges

11 Y’all may not be old enough to remember it but I still do. Hank Williams had a bunch of hits back in the day as his twangy voice sang all sorts of sad love songs, such as ‘I’m so Lonesome I could cry”, “Lovesick Blues”, “Mansion on the Hill”.
Exchange students reflect on experiences, inspire others to host

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.
Farm Fresh Food Market open Saturdays on East Union Street

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.
Leading Legacies: Women in Business event brings empowerment, insight to Minden

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.
Regions hosts Open House & Community Day in Minden

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.
College baseball: Grambling State falls to Bethune-Cookman

5 days ago | press-herald.com | Russell Hedges

50 By Curtis Ford, Grambling State Associate AD for Athletic Communications GRAMBLING — Grambling State pitcher Trenton Shaw delivered eight strikeouts as the Tigers dropped it second game in a row to Bethune-Cookman, falling 9-3 on Saturday afternoon at Wilbert Ellis Field at R.W.E. Jones Park. GSU (21-25 overall, 16-10 SWAC) outhit BCU 9-5, but the Wildcats hit three homers, dashing the Tigers’ hopes of a series win.
High school track and field: North Webster’s Gladney wins Class 3A boys 100 in state meet, takes second in 200

6 days ago | press-herald.com | Russell Hedges

14 North Webster senior Xaeliin won the Class 3A boys 100 and finished second in the 200 in the LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Meet Friday at LSU. Gladney’s time in the 100 was 10.78 seconds. Port Allen’s Brennan Gibson was second in 10.85. Gladney ran a 21.83 in the 200. Gibson won in 21.69. Gladney teamed with JD Hardin, Dejuan Coleman and J’Kobe Lawson for a runner-up finish in the 4X100 relay in 42.51. St. James won in 42.30.