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Governor Jeff Landry has signed an Emergency Declaration for Louisiana to help fund SNAP benefits for the elderly, disabled, and children in our State who have been abandoned by Congressional Democrats. Emergency Declaration Attached.

We should not allow our elderly, disabled, or children to go hungry because of the Washington, D.C. Democrats’ failure to reopen the federal government. Our social security net is supposed to help the most vulnerable, and we will try to accomplish this with today’s action.

“My Administration has created over 70,000 new job opportunities in Louisiana since I took office. Wages are on the rise, and our economic outlook has never looked better. This is how we move people from dependence to independence.

I urge those who are able bodied to continue to strive to get off SNAP and similar programs. Due to the Democrat’s political games these programs are not reliable.

Apostle Temico Myers Special Guest on Ray Cage Morning Show

At this month’s City Council meeting, Mayor Gerald Hamms took a moment to recognize and honor two outstanding individuals who have made lasting contributions to the City of Winnfield by giving them the Mayors Award( The Hammy Award) Dr. Bill Gaddis – A dedicated dentist serving our community for over 30 years, Dr. Gaddis is also an active member of the Kiwanis Club, consistently giving back through service and leadership.

Mr. Etoy Ashley (pictured left) – With more than 20 years of dedication to our local school system, Mr. Ashley has guided generations of students and played a key role in civic engagement through his leadership with the Voters League.

The City of Winnfield is grateful for the unwavering commitment of these two gentlemen to Winnfield and proud to recognize them as true pillars of the community.

Ricky and Arlene Vines were guests at the October 21st Kiwanis club meeting. Ricky was introduced by Chet Atkins to share with the club what has been happening in Joyce. He has lived in Winn Parish all his life and moved back to Joyce 1 ½ years ago. His family settled in Winn Parish in 1870. So seven generations have made their home here. He told us about his grandson receiving Terrific Kid this month and how it thrilled him. Ricky is also a preacher and he titled his talk “Complain or Contribute”. He also used several passages of scripture (Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Philippians) to make his points. For several years they did not live in Joyce but they worked around there. All he saw was destruction and neglect. His daughter suggested he plant flowers and so he did right along the road. Did you know that a small amount of beauty changes people’s attitudes?

The Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office is hosting a pumpkin-decorating contest. All of those interested in participating, contact the WPSO for more information. All pumpkins are due by Oct 26 on National Pumpkin Day. Pumpkins will be judged prior to the downtown Trunk or Treat.

5K Held in Honor of Breast Cancer Survivor, Susan Womack O’Bryan

The Winn Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is hosting their 2nd Annual Community Backbones Skeleton Contest. The contest began Oct 1 and will run through Oct 25. Every vote will count toward bragging rights. Businesses are participating by decorating using skeletons. All participants should send their picture and the name of your skeletons to winnparishchamber@gmail.com.

Reggie Anne Walker-Wyatt will introduce her third book, “By the Campfire” at the upcoming Wolf Creek Festival in Sikes on Oct 18.

This festival was chosen because the first story in this new book is “The Legend of the Red Wolves of Winn Parish.”

It’s a story told decades ago to the Winnfield born writer by a relative while seated around a glowing campfire. “Story telling was a form of entertainment in the late 1940’s and 50’s when I was a child. It was fund and very special,” said Wyatt.

The stories in her new book range from buried treasure to turtles. “It is both folktale and real history carefully enter twined,” said the writer.

Walker-Wyatt, an award winning author, is best known for her books on Jesse James. Those books will also be available and the exhibit will include several rare photos of Jesse James and a painting of wolves by an Indian artist from North Dakota that Walker-Wyatt acquired some years ago.

Calling all supporters, thrivers and survivors to join in the 2025 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk. This is a non-competitive walk where individuals unite to bring awareness to and make online donations directly to the American Cancer Society helping continue the work being done to end breast cancer. The American Cancer Society uses funds for cancer research, patient support and advocacy efforts to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Your help is needed to help them continue their efforts.

Come out on Saturday, Oct 25 and line up at the Farmer’s Market on Main St. The walk begins at 8am.

To donate, go online and search American Cancer Society Making Strides. Scroll to find a participant or team. Enter team name, WinnStrong2gether2025, and when the name pops up, click the name. You will see Team Leader name Phillis Booker and that’s how you know if you are in the right team. Click donate and save lives. For more information, please call 318-3022607.

Come one, come all to WPSO’s Annual Rubber Duck Scavenger Hunt. Check high and low down Winnfield Main Street and at local businesses. Limit is 3 ducks per child. Return your ducks to the WPSO booth at the Downtown Trick or Treat to receive a prize. Happy Hunting!!