Quick take
- Boil advisory in effect since Mon., Oct. 19: 700 to 900 blocks of Warren Street; 200 to 216 and 714 Edna Street; 100 block of James Place.
- The city’s notice doesn’t give a cause or say when the advisory will be lifted. Questions: City of Minden, (318) 377-2144.
- Road closures: Minden High School homecoming parade, Fri., Oct. 23 (rolls at 3:30 p.m.).
- Witches Ride of Minden festival and parade, Sat., Oct. 24: starts at 2 p.m., parade rolls at 5 p.m. The civic center parking lot closes at the end of the day Thursday.
The City of Minden has a boil advisory in effect for parts of three streets, starting Monday, Oct. 19, according to an alert posted on the city’s website. The Minden Press-Herald also posted the notice Oct. 20.
Where the advisory applies
- 700 to 900 blocks of Warren Street
- 200 to 216 and 714 Edna Street
- 100 block of James Place
The city’s notice doesn’t say what caused the advisory or when it will be lifted. If you live or work on these blocks, check the city website for updates before you go back to using tap water for drinking or cooking.
Questions go to the city’s Utilities Office at City Hall, 520 Broadway St., at (318) 377-2144. The office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, according to the city’s utilities page. The same number is used to report a water main break or other utility emergency through city dispatch.
We’ll update this story when the city lifts the advisory.
Road closures for parades this week
The same city alert lists road closures for this week’s fall events. The city didn’t post routes with the alert, so plan for slower traffic around the parades.
- Fri., Oct. 23: Minden High School homecoming parade. It rolls at 3:30 p.m.
- Sat., Oct. 24: Witches Ride of Minden festival and parade. The event starts at 2 p.m., and the parade rolls at 5 p.m. The civic center parking lot will be closed starting at the end of the day Thursday, Oct. 22.
Two other events on the list, the Webster Parish Fair parade and a trunk or treat at the Webster Parish Library, were held Tuesday, Oct. 20.