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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.

Wed
06
Mar

Winn Parish Prekindergarten In-Person Registration Events

Winn Parish Prekindergarten In-Person Registration Events

Mrs. Karen Shirley and Mrs. Shannan Chevallier along with eight young ladies attended the Mid-South Food Pantry Contest in Memphis, TN. These Cajun Cuties and Jalapeño Hotties came home with a first place at the contest. Pictured along with Mrs. Shirley are Emily Nevils, Elizabeth Page, Emily Higginbotham and Isabella Schilling. Congratulations to you all!!

Winn Parish schools will host in-person prekindergarten registration events at the school sites in March 2024. Prekindergarten registration packets for the 2024-2025 school year may be obtained beginning March 1, 2024 at Calvin High School, Dodson High School, Winnfield Primary School, and the Winn Parish School Board Office. The 2024-2025 Winn Parish Early Childhood Application and financial forms will be included in the folders obtained at the identified locations and will also be available online at www.winnpsb.org beginning March 1, 2024.

Wed
28
Feb

Longest Serving Deputy Retires

 Longest Serving Deputy Retires
 Longest Serving Deputy Retires

The WPSO recently held a very special reception for one of thier own. Deputy Morgan Ray Perry has retired after over 35 years of service. Sheriff Cranford Jordan stated that Perry is the longest serving deputy on the force. Jordan also added that Perry is a wonderful person and has been a faithful servant to Winn Parish. Congratulation to Deputy Perry!

Wed
28
Feb

Sheila Mitchell Receives Hammy Award

Sheila Mitchell Receives Hammy Award

Sheila Mitchell recently received the Hammy Award for being an outstanding citizen Winnfield community. Mitchell explained that without God this would never happen and she is thankful for a city that acknowledges her steps that God ordered her to take to help others she also stated, God will get all of the glory in all she does. Congratulations to Sheila and thank you.

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