Information provided by: Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH)

DHH is monitoring a boil advisory for the Sabine Parish #1 water system due to a power outage at a booster station.

DHH is monitoring a boil advisory for the Natchitoches Parish #2 water system. The water system lost pressure due to a line breakage. While the breakage wasn't weather related, weather and high water in the area are impeding the ability to make the necessary repairs.

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Folks who own property along the banks of Lake Bistineau can attend a pesticide training session from 8 a.m. - noon on February 18 at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' office at 9961 Hwy. 80 in Minden.

Tuesday, January 3rd through 7th, the American Coin Buyers Guild will be in Minden, Louisiana as part of their world tour. During this event at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 1332 Sibley Rd., specialists will analyze and appraise coins and paper currency.

The public is invited to stop by with any and all old gold coins, old paper money, gold, silver, diamonds, antiques, vintage toys, rare musical instruments, costume jewelry and weapons from WWI, WWII, and the Civil War for appraisal. The event will be held from Tuesday - Friday, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.