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Alexandria, La., January 10, 2020 — Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) SGA Executive President and LCTCS Student Board Supervisor Shanco Williams as well as Doris Valencia, SGA executive secretary/treasurer, represented the school at the College Convention 2020 Jan. 5-9 at The Double Tree Manchester Downtown in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The event, which attracts students from across the country, was hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement at New England College. The College Convention is held every four years to coincide with the New Hampshire “First in the Nation Presidential Primary.”

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Rotarian for the week of January 8, 2020, was State Representative Jack McFarland. McFarland’s guest was Ruston native and Louisiana Tech graduate Greg Hilburn, the chief political writer for Monroe’s The News-Star. His writings also can be found in Alexandria’s The Town Talk, The Shreveport Times, and Lafayette’s The Daily Advertiser, all parts of the USA Today network.

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University family came together in grief following the tragic loss of alumna Carley McCord, a well-known sports journalist and digital media reporter who was one of five people killed in a plane crash in Lafayette Saturday, Dec. 28. Friends remembered McCord as a remarkable and involved student who stayed in touch with her NSU family and was a devoted Demon supporter.

McCord, 30, earned a degree in journalism at NSU in 2011. As an undergraduate, she worked in NSU’s Recruiting Office for four years where she was a Student Ambassador and gave tours to prospective students.

“She was driven, energetic and was out to set the world on fire,” said Jana Lucky, NSU’s former director of Recruiting, now director of Enrollment Services. “Carley was very determined, but also kind and genuine. She was well-known in sports media throughout the state and always used the hashtag #womeninsports. She was a loyal Demon.”

The Winnfield Senior High School Powerlifting Team traveled to Calvary Baptist High School this past Saturday and took home the 1 st place trophy to start the new year off on a positive note. Coach Danny Carroll said, “When you come to a meet like this and have this type of competition and come out on top, it’s a testament to the dedication this team has.” When the scores were processed, Winnfield edged out West Monroe High School for first place and Peabody High School placing third.

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Recently, the Rotary Club of Winnfield welcomed Kim Nation, one of the pioneers behind the Baby Safe Sleep Alliance of Winn Parish. The goal of this Baby Sleep Safe Initiative is to create a safe sleeping environment for babies from the age of birth to 12 months, to educate caregivers, and to provide helpful resources.

Nation shared that in 2018, the infant mortality rate in Louisiana (the number of deaths per 1000 live births) was 8.9. In 2015-2017, Louisiana held the 5 th highest infant mortality rate. Most parents are familiar with SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), which occurs when a child between 0-12 months passes away with no explanation. However, SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than one year old in which the cause was not obvious before investigation. After investigation, though, a cause is found (commonly asphyxiation or suffocation).

The best thing about the holidays is undoubtedly the time spent with loved ones. The residents at Autumn Leaves welcomed friends and family on Thursday, December 19, to their annual Christmas party. The staff of Autumn Leaves joyfully served plates to the residents, and the mood was set by local entertainer Steve Wells. 

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On Thursday, December 19, Mr. Larry Williams and Mrs. Kathy Bankston presented the 2019 Winnfield Tiger Band Annual Christmas Concert.

The WSHS Colorguard performed a routine to “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson.

Two individuals from the Colorguard, Carnya Dorsey and Shyanne Phillips, gave beautiful a cappella vocal presentations to two traditional Christmas songs.

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