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At around 5:40 A.M. on Wednesday August 14 th , the Winn Parish Sheriff’s office was notified of a shooting at 104 North Boundary in Dodson, Louisiana. The Sheriff’s units and Dodson Police Department responded. Upon arrival, it was discovered that two white males who had received gunshot wounds to the head. The two victims, Christian Dale Evans, 30, of Jonesboro and Rodger Harrell Gregory, 65, of Farmerville, were left in critical condition. The suspect was Justin S. Burnett, 30, of Sikes, Louisiana.

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At approximately 8:17 p.m., NATCOM 911 Center received 911 reports of a shooting in the 800 block of Weaver Cemetery Road near Chestnut.

NPSO deputies and Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office responded to the scene arriving in 19 minutes.

Deputies discovered a male identified as Dalton Edward McQuillin, 24, lying in the front yard of a residence with life threatening injuries from a single gunshot wound to the head.

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On Wednesday, August 14, the Winnfield Rotary Club hosted District Governor (North Louisiana), Alan Barth of Monroe. In his speech, he gave an overview of the goals and expectations of the Rotary club at the local, national, and international level. He introduced the mission statement for the Rotary Club this year:

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On August 13, the Winnfield City Council held their regular monthly meeting. After addressing some public concerns about the community, the council recognized those who participated in repairing the animal shelter in Winnfield. Under old business, councilman Hamms followed up on a previous nonaction item inquiring about the charter for the City Marshall and City Judge and elections. It was determined that the City Marshall and City Judge became 6 year terms to align with the District Attorney and District Judge. This issue was set aside. Next, a motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 12 of 2019- Placement and Removal of Trash/Garbage Receptacles was tabled.

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Qualifying ended Thursday at 4:30 P.M. for both state and local elections. Of the 17 local races up for election, 11 will be elected without opposition. Lee J. Taylor (No Party) of Winnfield challenges Incumbent Sheriff Cranford Jordan Jr. (No Party) of Winnfield.

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On Thursday August 8 th at the CLTCC campus in Winnfield, the Winn Parish School Board held an assembly for the entire school system in preparation for the new school year. Every teacher in the parish assembled for a breakfast followed by presentations from the Superintendent Mr. Steve Bartlett and Princinpals Renea Johnson (Atlanta High School), Paula Jones (Calvin High School), Aaron Durbin (Dodson High School), Candy Polk (Winnfield Primary School), Brent Carpenter (Winnfield Middle School), and Jane Griffin (Winnfield Senior High School).

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During the school year, a select few students from Winnfield Senior High and other schools across the state qualified through competition to participate in a forestry certification during the first and second weeks of July. The program covered silviculture, dendrology, biology, business math, surveying, forestry implements, mapping, locating information, and more.

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List of Offices in Election within Winn Parish Aldermen Village of Calvin Assessor Chief of Police Village of Calvin Clerk of Court Constable Justice of the Peace Ward 10 Coroner Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace Ward 6 Mayor Village of Calvin Mayor Village of Sikes

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The Winn Parish Enterprise is looking to feature articles of outstanding seniors in Winn Parish during the 2019-2020 school year. Parents may provide pictures and an article describing that senior’s accomplishments and plans after high school. Please email all documents to news@winnparishenterprise.com or visit the office during our work hours.

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