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Hortman shoots for sheriff’s seat

September 21, 2011 Submitted by Alton Hortman

After much prayer, thought, and consideration, I have decided to run for the office of Sheriff of Webster Parish.

I am a P.O.S.T. certified Law Enforcement Officer. I attended the Police Academy at Bellvue and finished 1st in my class.

I have been a Webster Parish Deputy Sheriff under a former Sheriff.

Local News

Burglaries solved

September 20, 2011 Bonnie Culverhouse

Three arrested on theft, drug charges

Webster Parish Sheriff's deputies and Minden Police detectives solved a string of burglaries with the arrest of two Minden men and a ...

Last Updated ( September 20, 2011 )

Local News

Camp Minden to benefit from bill

September 20, 2011 Associated Press, Staff Reports

WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved its annual Department of Defense appropriations bill, which will benefit Camp Minden – and other programs – ...

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Prepping for college

September 20, 2011 Jeri Bloxom

Math Lab adds up for Webster students

Students at Webster Jr. High (WJH) are among the first and the few to have access to a special program aimed at preparing them for hi...

Law Enforcement

Police Blotter: September 12-17

September 20, 2011 Staff Reports

The following arrests were made by Minden Police the week of September 12-17.

September 12

Adam Anglin, 48, of the 2500 block of Hwy. 4, Ringgold, was arrested on a bench w...

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Ruple crowned Glenbrook Homecoming Queen

September 19, 2011 Gregg Parks

Peyton Ruple is crowned Glenbrook Homecoming Queen by Headmaster Darden Gladney Friday during special ceremonies.

Press-Herald photo/Gregg Parks

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U.S. Senate approves $7B for aid relief

September 19, 2011 Associated Press, Staff Reports

WASHINGTON — Setting up a battle with the GOP-controlled House, Senate Democrats late last week muscled through a $7 billion bill to replenish nearly empty federal disast...