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August 2

The Winn Parish Library has announced a list of updated hours for their parish branches. Those updates are as follows: Main Branch (200 N St John St Winnfield) – M-F 8:30-5:30, SAT 8:0012:00, SUN Closed Atlanta Branch (110 Schoolhouse Rd Atlanta) – M, W, TH 8:304:30 Calvin Branch (255 2nd St Calvin) – T, W, TH

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The Winnfield Fire Department was dispatched on Saturday evening to a reported kitchen fire on Martin Luther King Dr. at 18:56 Hrs. Engine 1, Engine 4, and Ladder 1 responded with 9 personnel. Engine 1 arrived on scene and transmitted a second alarm after arriving on scene to a residential home with heavy smoke coming from the front side of the home. Command arrived on scene and completed a 360 and made sure the residence was clear which the owner had gotten out before the fire progressed. Crews deployed front bumper attack line off of Engine 1 for fire suppression. Crew then donned PPE and SCBAS and made an interior attack on the fire which was contained in the kitchen area near the stove. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the fire with minor damage. Crews then used a PP Fan to push all the smoke out of the residence. There were no injuries and after salvage and overhaul operations, the scene was turned back over to the owner.

A special meeting of the Winn Parish Police Jury was held on M o n d a y, January 8. The purpose of the meeting was to welcome new jury memb ers, acknowledge the work of the previous members, and also to elect a new police jury president.

Honorable Judge Anastasia Wiley was present to administer the Oath of Office to each of the following jury members: Mr. Phillip Evans – District 1, Mrs. Deionne Carpenter – District 2, Mr. Darrell Franks – District 3, Mr. Stanley Garrett – District 4, Mr. Kyle Potts – District 5, Mr. Author Robinson – District 6 and Mr. Frank McLaren – District 7.

Mr Chris Nevils also called for the nominations for a new president. The outgoing president, Mr. Josh McAllister, is the new incoming sheriff for Winn Parish.

Calvin High School Senior Beta had a very successful year at the State Beta Convention. CHS had over 15 students participate in various competitions ranging from academic tests, creative writing, visual arts, speaking, and engineering. They also had 7 students place in the top 5 and qualified to compete at Beta National Convention in June. There were other students entries as well. Rebekah Dupree-Division I Quilling 4th Place Kylie Dupree-Division I Sculpture 3rd Place Kyleigh Blundell-Division II Quilling 4th Place Lauren Chandler-Division I Mixed Media 1st Place Hallie Musgrove-Division I Poetry 1st place Haley Martin-Division II Painting 5th Place Emma Canerday-Division II Creative Writing 5th Place Continue to page 3 for more pictures.

Northwestern State University student Makenzie Scroggs, a junior dance major from Marksville, is representing the state in the Miss America pageant, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Scroggs won the Miss Louisiana title last year competing as Miss Natchitoches City of Lights. Two years ago, she was first runner up in the Miss Louisiana pageant competing as Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet.

Preliminary events for Miss American began earlier in the week with receptions, appearances, rehearsals and other activities. The finals will be at 6 p.m. (CT) Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Walt Disney Theatre in Orlando, Florida.

Online voting is also underway for an America’s Choice spot. Votes can be cast for donations of $1 or more. The contestant with the most votes gets a place in the top 10 at the finals event, according to the Miss American website.

Magnolia Bend Academy Atlanta Continues to Offer Great Experiences for Students

May 3

Adam L Shirley of 198 Kermit Johns Rd., Dodson, LA. was arrested and booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center on April 27 on charges of 1st Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuries. Shirley was driving through the Walmart parking lot in Winnfield when he lost control and hit a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was loading groceries into her car and was injured.

Shriley’s bond was set at $100,000.00 and he bonded out on Friday, April 28. Toxicology results are pending.

May 10

Eight Winfield Middle School students participated in the Cenla Beginners Honor Band at Buckeye High School recently. Those who participated were: Raishun Harris, Natalie Cormier, Alyesha Green, Deacon Sonnier, Cyrus Mockosher, Judson Jordan, Roy Schnieder, Samuel James May 17

Each year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King here in Winnfield. This year we will join together on January 15 to remember and honor Dr. King. The parade will begin at 12:00PM with the route starting at the baseball park on Lucky Street. Lineup will be at 11:00AM. This years Grand Marshal will be both Bryon King and Ethel Howell. Special guests will include Kay Racquel, The Todd Family, and many more. Also, the special guest speaker will be Pastor Nijah Johnson. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join in on this special day.

Winnfield Fire Department Responds to Fire