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The Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office continues to make significant progress in enhancing public safety, community engagement, and operational efficiency. Sheriff Josh McAllister and his team remain committed to transparency, accessibility, and service to all citizens of Winn Parish.

1. Increased Patrol Coverage To ensure faster response times and improved public safety, the Sheriff ’s Office has added additional deputies, providing a minimum of three deputies per shift. This increase enhances patrol visibility and serves as a stronger deterrent to criminal activity.In addition, six deputies have attended and graduated from the P.O.S.T. academy, and regular training continues for all deputies and investigators to maintain professionalism and readiness.

Winn Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate this year’s award recipients.

3rd Annual People’s Choice - Soulful Wings Distinguished Achievement - Richard Heard New Business of the Year - The Vintage Vault Business of the Year Family Jewelbox Business Person of the Year - Brentin Chandler Volunteer of the Year - Mary Lou Blackley Spirit of Myrtis Allen - Kiwanis Every year we are impressed by the hard work, dedication, and selfless sacrifice by so many in our community.

Special thanks to Linda Peevy and her staff for providing a delicious meal for our banquet and 4-H Junior Leaders for serving our guests. Everyone did an amazing job.

We were also thankful to have our Winn Main Street along with Main Street America and Louisiana Main Street with us.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13 and prepare for a festive evening of shopping and fun in Winnfield. There will be door prizes, discounts, refreshments, and music as you shop. Get into the Christmas spirit as you stroll the streets of Winnfield.

There will also be Christmas Caroling at the steps of First Baptist Church on Main Street.

The Annual Christmas Open House has become a tradition that many look forward to each year. It sets the tone for the season. There will be special hours to accommodate shoppers. Don’t miss out on a wonderful evening. So come on down town and see what they have to offer, you won’t be disappointed!

In the early morning hours of November 5, the Winn Parish Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire east of Joyce. Upon arrival, fire fighters observed a fully involved structure. The home was a total loss for homeowners Jamie and Brittany Edwards. Due to the loss, funding has been set up to help. For those who would like to donate, please go to the Facebook page of Brittany Boyett Edwards or Grayce McDavid Florence.

DHS students have been working hard to give back to those in need. Those students are members of their local 4H program and have collected 500 boxes of macaroni and cheese for the food pantry (top picture) and filled 23 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. What a way to begin the season of giving.

Dixie Medical Equipment was chosen as Winn Chamber of Commerce October 2025 Business of the Month. Dixie Medical Equipment opened in 2007 as a continuation of MCo, established by Dr. E C Meyers back in 1991. Dixie wanted to carry on her dad’s business of providing at home quality medical products to their patients. Dixie Medical Equipment has expanded over the years to provide service to all of Central Louisiana. They provide oxygen, portable concentrators, CPAP/BIPAPs, wheelchairs, beds, walkers, wound vacs, diabetic products and supplies. They are proud to be locally owned and serve their community. Dixie Medical Equipment works with patients, physicians, hospitals, home health, and hospice to provide at home equipment.

The Carpenter Family Held a long awaited gathering @ 1st Baptist Church of Calvin Fellowship Hall filled full of lots of love, warmth and laughter the reunion filled full of the Decedents of William Edward “Edders” and Martha Senora Hodge Carpenter as well as a few other extended Carpenter Counions joined together to bring back this long lost tradition of a yearly family reunion The day Started with a Birthday celebration for Cousins Rev. Mike Carpenter and Rev. Lamar Carpenter whose combined ages are 143 Years Old lunch was then served which is always one of the best parts of the reunion as well as continued fellowship with family members after lunch family photos as well as recognitions The family all gathered together to not only have the family tradition of being lead in Worship and song as well as recollections of those family members no longer with us.