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Young Entrepreneurs
Alana Lawrence, 11, pours a cup of lemonade Tuesday, July 19 in preparation for a customer. The lemonade, at $1 per cup, is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. From left are young entrepreneur...
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From left are Loyd Vines, vice president; Cranford Jordan, Dist. 3 fire chief; Kenneth Womack, president; John H. Martin ,member; Louis Franks, secretary; and Billy Herrod, member.
Firefighters get new red trucks; district keeps out of the red
Fire Dist. 3 firefighters anxiously awaited delivery of two new fire engines from Crimson Fire Aparatus July 11. Crimson employees made the 1,009 mile, 16-plus hour trek from Brandon, S.D., to Cent...
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Family JewelBox co-owners Jesse Dyson and Phyllis Holmes show the writing on the wall they uncovered during renovations last fall. The wall was kept intact to preserve the history of the building.
Treasure found by reading writing on the wall
Story and photos by Juanice Gray Treasures can be found anywhere. A tiny treasure in the form of a seashell in the sand, a human treasure in the lady down the street who takes care of all the neig...
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Lasyone announces candidacy
I, Earl Lasyone, am announcing my candidacy for Police Juror, District 5, Winn Parish. I am qualified for the job with 12 years experience. Thanks, Earl Lasyone
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Kelley announces bid for re-election
This announcement is to inform the people of Winn Parish that I will be a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve as your Clerk o...
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Sheriff Bodie Little shows off the newest addition to the sheriff’s office fleet, a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Sheriff’s Department vehicle fleet funded through grants
By Juanice Gray Grant funding provided for an eighth new addition to the sheriff’s office fleet of vehicles. The sheriff’s office received the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe June 20. It came with a $24,793 ...
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Couples apply for marriage licenses
Eleven couples applied for marriage licenses in June. They are: David Russell Perry and Teresa Renee Winbarg Roger Kevin Vines and Kristin Nicole Delaughter Derek Allen Broadway and Sara Megean Dee...
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City Police investigation nets multiple arrests
In the early morning hours of April 26, an armed robbery was reported on Pompey Street. Responding officers received a report that three to four black male suspects made forced entry into a reside...
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A Welcome Sight
Rainbows only appear when there is rain nearby. With drought conditions continuing in the area, this vivid beauty was a welcome sight last Thursday. While not as pretty, rainwater gushing down Main...
Jul 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police department new hires approved
By Juanice Gray The City of Winnfield police department will have nine new faces on their roster. City Council met Tuesday, July 12 and approved Chief Johnny Ray Carpenter’s recommendations for per...
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Humane Society receives spay and neuter grant
The Heart of Louisiana Humane Society (HLHS) was awarded a $4,000 grant by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for The Winn Parish spay and neuter assistance progr...
Jul 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rotary guest speaker at the July 6 meeting was Rep. Jim Fannin, left. Sen. Bob Kostelka will be one of Winn Parish’s three senators in the new configuration. He will be a future guest speaker at Rotary.
Fannin speaks at recent Rotary meeting
Jim Fannin, friend and frequent guest of the Winnfield Rotary Club, was their speaker Wednesday, July 6, when the state representative spoke about the legislative session just ended and introduced ...
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RUTAN
K-9 unit assists in search for suspect
.The Winn Correctional Center Tracking Team and Natchitoches Parish Detention Center K-9 Tracking Team assisted in the search for a rape suspect last week. The teams searched through the night. Na...
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Chamber Spotlight
Courthouse Pharmacy at 104 South Jones St. is the Chamber Spotlight business of the week. The pharmacy has the distinction of being the oldest pharmacy in Winnfield and was opened in 1940 by pharma...
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Mapping upgrade offers pinpoint accuracy
A mapping upgrade was the big topic at the Winn Parish Communications District meeting Thursday, June 30 at Fire Dist. 3 station. The district upgraded to a new mapping system that utilizes GPS tec...
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Slip and Spill
This tanker truck carrying hydraulic oil overturned at 4:15 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the corner of Pecan and First Streets near the Winnfield Nursing and Rehab Center. The driver was attempting a del...
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School board distributes sales tax revenue
Parish defies national trend; sales tax is up
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Clinic CEO Deano Thornton, left, and Dr. Colleen O’Brien set up an exam chair in the new dental facility at Winn Community Health Center.
Health Center goal is to bring healthy smiles to parish children
Dr. Colleen O’Brien, DDS, is the newest member of the Winn Community Health Center staff. O’Brien graduated from West Virginia University in May and relocated to Winnfield to pursue her desire to w...
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Photo by Juanice Gray
Summer Skateboard Skills
Henry Starks, 15, Martavius Jackson, 12, and Jatreion Starks, 13, from left, made the best of a hot afternoon Wednesday, July 6. The boys skateboarded around town, stirring up their own breeze, bu...
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Flowerpot Pumpkin
Indiana and Roy West show off their flowerpot pumpkin growing in the front yard of their Park Street home. Mrs. West received some flower seeds from a friend and planted them early in the spring. ...
Jul 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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