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The Winnfield City Council met Tuesday, May 10 for a regular meeting. City Engineer Henry Shuler led the meeting with good news. The City has been approved for funds toward a massive street repair project. He presented the Council with a packet outlining each street proposed for improvements.

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After firefighters were dispatched to a false alarm on May 10, the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tiffany Malone, 27, of Winnfield and charged her with Improper Supervision of a Minor by a Parent (Criminal Mischief). On May 10, 911 operators received several calls of a fire at the Big Creek Baptist Church in Jordan Hill. Winn Parish Fire District #3 dispatched to the call that turned out to be false. Apparently, a juvenile was making the reports on a pre-paid cell phone that was turned off. The WPSO reminds parents to not let their children play with cell phones that have been turned off, as the phone will still contact 911. 

Atlanta High School Class of 2016 graduates. Top row from left: Tracy Dauzat, Matthew Creel, Taren Sapp and Deiontra Sapp. Middle row from left: Rashad Powell, T’Keyah Henson, Heather Miller, Tyler Cotten and Trey Dauzat. Front row from left: Charizma Hill, Caitlyn Horne, Katelyn Jordan, Kelsey Jordan and Kayla Wise.

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The Winn Parish School Board honored 14 retirees at the 2016 Retirement Tea on Monday, May 2. The retirees are as follows: Lisa Roberts, Atlanta High School; Katrecia McDow, Calvin High School; Marla Hemperley, Dodson High School; Donna Grider.

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Do you want the winning jelly for the Winn Parish Fair this year or do you just want safe food for your family? Well then come join us for the next Lunch and Learn on Monday, May 16, 2016 at noon in the Extension office located downstairs in the courthouse suite 4. Featured speaker will be Carolyn Phillips on “Be a Winner with Food Preservation”. Lunch will be provided for a charge of $5. Please pre-register by Friday, May 13, by calling 318-628-4528.

The Winn Parish School Board met Monday May 2 in the Winnfield Middle School Library following the Winn Parish School Board Retirement Banquet. The Board accepted a Finance and Budget Committee Report that recommended the approval of a request by Mr. Etoy Ashley seeking permission to use the Winnfield Primary School cafeteria for the Summer Feeding Program.

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Crowds and vendors were numerous early Saturday morning during the annual Downtown Garage Sale. Bargains were found, and lots of merchandise was sold. Special thanks to all the vendors for cleaning up their areas. Next year's sale will be held on the first Saturday in May.

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Winn Parish Relay for Life raised $30,640.88 since the February kickoff. Between 400-500 people attended the event “Under The Big Top” Friday at the WSHS Football Field to enjoy food and games while raising money for cancer research. “Our goal is $35,000 for this year, and we hope to make it,” said Rita James. The Relay for Life fundraiser ends Aug. 31, 2016.

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The 2016 DARE Fair was a success despite the pouring rain Saturday, April 30. The DARE fair is an annual event to celebrate the end of the DARE program for school students.

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4-H’ers from across the state competed in the 2016 State 4-H Commodity Ambassador contests on April 19 on the LSU campus. Students from grades four through 12 participated in the chicken, egg, seafood, sugar and turkey ambassador contests, and 15 winners were chosen.

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