Webster Parish
Recent News About Webster Parish
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No takebacks: Minden city attorney who resigned during COVID won't get job back
MONROE – The former city attorney for Minden who resigned, then sued, has lost the appeal of his lawsuit. -
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022. -
Minden PD sued after dispute involving mark on woman's lip
SHREVEPORT - Cody James filed a federal complaint on October 5 in the Western District of Louisiana against the City of Minden, Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper and Minden Police Officer Seth Young for false arrest, unjustified and excessive use of force and physical brutality and false imprisonment. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Announces Launch of Northwest Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force
United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced the creation and launch of the Northwest Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force, which held its first meeting this morning. The task force, formulated and led by the United States Attorney’s Office and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, is a collaboration of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, along with local non-governmental victim services organizations, including civic, faith-based, and social services organizations. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces DOTD has Received $76.2 Million in Federal Transportation Funds
Louisiana Governor's Office issued the following announcement on Aug. 30.Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D. -
Judge approves settlement with Bossier Parish Schools stemming from allegations of promoting religion
A federal judge has approved a settlement that states a public school in Louisiana has been promoting religious messages in the classroom. -
Webster Parish school prayer case illustrates complexity of 1st Amendment rights
A challenge to school prayer in Webster Parish could have an effect on similar cases around the United States. -
Homeless men accuse judges and sheriff of violating U.S. Constitution
Two Louisiana men filed suit against six judges of the Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court and the sheriff of Bossier Parish, alleging that their due process and equal protection rights were violated. -
Claiborne Parish couple claims rights were violated after purchasing car
SHREVEPORT – A Claiborne Parish couple alleges they were falsely arrested after purchasing a vehicle. -
Material Handling Technologies Inc. alleges it was not paid for subcontract work
SHREVEPORT – A North Carolina subcontractor alleges a Georgia company and a Springhill company did not pay it for work performed on a Webster Parish project. -
Inmate sues over alleged attack by guards
SHREVEPORT -- An inmate is suing his jailers and all of Webster Parish for an alleged battery that took place in 2014. -
Quadriplegic client accuses law firm of malpractice, claims he was misled into accepting bad settlement
COVINGTON – A man who became a quadriplegic after a car accident is suing the law firm who represented him in a personal lawsuit after it allegedly received $1.4 million in legal fees without his knowledge or agreement.