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Win would double exemption

October 20, 2011 James Gulledge

Included on this Saturday's ballot is a Webster Parish Police Jury (WPPJ) special election deciding the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Proposition.

Louisiana Act 1049, passed on Nov. 2, 2010, potentially doubles the current homestead exemption for an eligible disabled veteran or their spouse. Each parish is required to hold an election for taxpayers to decide if they approve the increased exemption.

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City tax up for 3-peat

October 20, 2011 Bonnie Culverhouse

Residents to vote on downtown property tax

Some voters refuse to pull a lever if it means they will have to pay a tax. But the City of Minden is asking voters Saturday to ...

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Fund-raiser Saturday to aid toddler

October 20, 2011 Staff Reports

A fund-raiser for 11-month-old Emilee Holloway is set for this Saturday, and is expected to be filled with fun.

Emilee is the daughter of Brad "Teddy Bear" and Jennifer Ho...

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How low can it go?

October 19, 2011 James Gulledge

Turner’s Pond now 3.5 feet below spillway

Turner's Pond is the lowest most Minden residents have ever seen – except for times in the 1940's and 50's when it was drained.

Ac...

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Speeder arrested on drug charges

October 19, 2011 Bonnie Culverhouse

A Shreveport man speeding through the Doyline area is in trouble for more than driving fast.

John Steven Straughan, 40, of the 700 block of Hyde Park, was arrested for spe...

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LDJA president has local roots

October 19, 2011 Staff Reports

First Judicial District Court Judge Scott Crichton, formerly of Webster Parish, has been elected president of the Louisiana District Court Judges Association (LDJA) durin...

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