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Wed
13
Mar

Burn Ban Lifted

Effective March 8 the Burn Ban for Winn Parish has been lifted according to Dustin Parker, District Chief of Winn Parish Fire District 3.

Wed
13
Mar

Kiwanis Scholarship Meal Happening April 8, 2024

The annual Kiwanis Scholarship meal will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Winn Farmers Market on Main Street. The menu will consist of Boston Butt steak, potato salad, green beans, bread and dessert. It is take out only and pickup is 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Delivery is available for large orders. Tickets are $10 each and available from any Kiwanis member.

This scholarship meal funds our scholarships for at least 2 high school seniors in the schools of Winn Parish which includes Calvin, Dodson and Winnfield Senior High School. We would also like to give a scholarship to the Central Louisiana Technical College in Winnfield. We appreciate all the support we get from the community with our projects that help the children of our community.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

Wed
13
Mar

WPPJ Appoints New OHSEP Director

The item of business on the agenda for a special called meeting of the Winn Parish Police Jury was to review the position of the Winn Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. The meeting went into executive session after a motion was made by Mr. Phillip Evans and with a second by Vice President Deionne Carpenter and a vote, the motion carried.

The current OHSEP Director is Sheriff Cranford Jordan. He has been replaced by Mrs. Cindy Tilton effective April 1, 2024. Mrs. Tilton is currently the Administrative Assistant to the Director. The Enterprise reached out to Sheriff Jordan to ask about his time as OHSEP Director and he stated that the police jury had not informed him that he was being replaced. He did state that he felt strongly that Mrs. Tilton would do a wonderful job for the parish as she has several years of experience and is very capable and dependable.

Wed
13
Mar

Early Voting Ends March 16

Early Voting will be held in the Registrar of Voters office in the Winn Parish Courthouse Saturday, March 9 through Saturday, March 16 (closed Sunday, March 10) from 8:30 AM until

6:00 PM. Enter through the Main Street entrance. The election will be Saturday, March

23. Sample ballots are also posted on the wall outside the Registrar of Voters Office. Sample ballots will be posted on page 3.

Wed
13
Mar

Kiwanis Club of Winnfield Attends Conference in Mississippi

Kiwanis Club of Winnfield Attends Conference in Mississippi

It was a first for the Kiwanis Club of Winnfield as all five officers attended a district even on Saturday, March 2. The LaMissTenn District Mid Winter Conference was held at the Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, Mississippi. Pictured L-R: Winn Kiwanis President - Margaret Coonn, President-elect - Rita James, Secretary-Treasurer - Dr. Bill Gaddis, Vice-President - Mary Lou Blakley, past president - Kim Futrell, and District Governor - John Fry.

Kiwanis Club of Winnfield Attends Conference in Mississippi

Wed
13
Mar

Grant Parish Businessman Commissions Local Artist for Special Project

Grant Parish Businessman Commissions Local Artist for Special Project

Artist Mike Roberts stated that this project was one of the greatest honors in his years of painting. Roberts was commissioned by Grant Parish businessman Chris Carr to paint this 22x28 life size oil painting of Winn Parish Sheriff, Cranford Jordan. The stunning portrait was presented to Sheriff Jordan by Carr and his son Lucas at the WPSO recently. Lucas is pictured with the sheriff above. Roberts thanked Carr for the honor of “painting a man who has given a lifetime of law enforcement, safety, rescue, protection, production, stability, and loving service to Winn Parish.”

Grant Parish Businessman Commissions Local Artist for Special Project

Mrs. Washington, librarian from the Atlanta branch of the Winn Parish Library, visited Magnolia Bend Atlanta Academy recently. Mrs. Washington joined in the Read Across America celebration by reading a Dr. Seuss book to the students. She also provided several activities for the class to participate in and then led them in a fun game, “Pin the Hat on Dr. Seuss”. It was a great time for all.

Grant Parish Businessman Commissions Local Artist for Special Project

Wed
13
Mar

Winnfield FFA Attends Mechanics Competition

Winnfield FFA Attends Mechanics Competition
Winnfield FFA Attends Mechanics Competition
Winnfield FFA Attends Mechanics Competition
Winnfield FFA Attends Mechanics Competition

CLTCC Winnfield was the location of the District VI Mechanis Competition this year. It was held on March 7 and Winnfield FFA Chapter went home with several placements. Pictured above are those that placed: (top left) 1st Place Welding - Fisher Tuggle and Levi Lonadier, (top right) 4th Place Small Engines - Bailey Lenard and Gustavo Vargas, (bottom left) 6th Place Electricity - Rowan Turner and (bottom right)

8th Place Electricity - Noe Vazquez. Congratulation to all of those who competed.

Wed
06
Mar

Local Duo Qualify for State Tournament

Local Duo Qualify for State Tournament

Logan Jones couldn’t be more proud and thankful to be able to captain the boat for his son Austin Riley Jones and Jake Johnson as they participated in the Louisiana High School Regional Qualifier Bass Fishing Tournament on Caney Lake recently. These two young men placed 7th out of 56 boats with a five bass limit and weight of 8 lbs 14 oz. They secured a qualifying spot in the upcoming state championship on Toledo Bend. Austin and Jake are the only Winn Parish team to qualify for state. Congratulations and good luck to you both.

Wed
06
Mar

SheriffElect Josh McAllister Speaks to Winn Rotary

SheriffElect Josh McAllister Speaks to Winn Rotary

Sheriff-elect Josh McAllister was the guest of honor at Winnfield Rotary Club’s meeting on February 14, 2024, at the invitation of Rotarian of the Day, Scarlett Lee. McAllister will be sworn into office at midnight on June 30, 2024.

He spoke to the Rotarians of his plans for the Sheriff ’s office when he takes over the post. In connection with his law enforcement duties, he will appoint as his chief criminal deputy retired State Trooper Mike Gilliam and plans to increase the number of officers and patrols.

The sheriff-elect also plans to participate in an intergovernmental task force and join with our neighboring parishes in combatting the use and distribution of illegal drugs. His plans also include involvement of local church groups in drug rehabilitation programs.

Wed
06
Mar

Risk of Wildfires Lead to Burn Ban for Winn Parish

Risk of Wildfires Lead to Burn Ban for Winn Parish
Risk of Wildfires Lead to Burn Ban for Winn Parish

Winn Parish was placed under a burn ban on February 28 due to high wildfire potential that is expected to last over the next several days. Winn Parish Fire District 3 Fire Chief Dustin Parker stated that his team responded to six vegetation related fires in the matter of just a few days. The remaining two fires were due to power line arcing. The most recent fire occurred on the evening of February 27 and resulted in an estimated 150 acre fire.

Officials gathered to discuss the situation and determined that implementing a burn ban was necessary to help mitigate potential wildfires.

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