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Wed
02
Aug

Qualifying Dates for Oct. 14, 2023 Gubernatorial Primary Election Set

The following is important information for the Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 Gubernatorial Primary Election: The qualifying period for candidates is Aug. 810. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk of court in the parish in which they are registered to vote (contact your local clerk of court for office hours). Federal and state candidates qualify at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Qualifying fees must be paid in the form of cash; certified or cashier’s check on a state or national bank or credit union; U.S. postal money order; or money order issued by a state or national bank or credit union and must be accompanied by the qualifying form.

The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Sept. 13.

The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Sept. 23.

Wed
02
Aug

Students Recognized at Recent Administrative Breakfast

Students Recognized at Recent Administrative Breakfast

Winn Parish 4-H Students were recognized at a recent Administratives Breakfast held by the Winn Parish School Board. Pictured L-R: Joe Lewis (State Food & Fitness Board Member), WPSB Superintendent Al Simmons, Brady Fallis (State Stern Board Member, Bella O’Bannon, Ellie Bryant, Mattie Miller (Northwest Region Representative), Raelyn Bartlett, Rylie Lawson, Emily Nevils, and Peyton Glenn (State Shooting Board Ambassador). Bella O’Bannon, Ellie Bryany, Joe Lewis, Raelyn Bartlett, and Rylie Lawson are going to Nationals in Consumer Decision Making.

Students Recognized at Recent Administrative Breakfast

Wed
02
Aug

LDWF Decides Not to Implement Drawdown of Iatt Lake

LDWF Decides Not to Implement Drawdown of Iatt Lake

The Winnfield Fire Department would like to congratulate Fire Fighter Dawson Lundy with the Winnfield Fire Department has successfully obtaining his NREMT-B certification. Lundy (right) is pictured along with Assistant Fire Chief Cassidy Martin.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has decided not to implement a drawdown planned to start this week on Iatt Lake. The notification came in a letter from LDWF Secretary Robert E. Shadoin to the Grant Parish Police Jury dated last Tuesday.

Shadoin said the decision comes after careful consideration of the public sentiment expressed through a 600-signature petition opposing the planned drawdown as it goes against the guidelines outlined in our Iatt Lake Vegetation Control Plan.

Wed
02
Aug

Active Shooter Training Held at WSHS

Active Shooter Training Held at WSHS

The Louisiana State Police along with the Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office hosted a part two to the original Active Shooter Training Class. All law enforcement was invited to attend. The training was held at WSHS. The event was held inside of the school and Airsoft guns were used during the active scenarios. The following officers were present for the training: Daniel Mason Hagan (Dodson Police Dept.), Jason L Turner (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), James W Jones (Dodson Police Dept.), Cassidy F Martin (Winnfield Police Dept.), Charles M Curry (Winnfield Police Department),

Active Shooter Training Held at WSHS

Jimmy R Fife (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), Brian J Glenn (Winn Police Department), William Chelette (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), Wayne Hagan (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), Andy Roberts (Winn Parish Sheriffs Office), Stacy Johnson (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), Edward Harrell (Winn Parish Sheriff Office), Russell Jones (Winnfield Police Department). Those that led the training include: Trooper Ronnie Dowden (Ret.), Trooper Young Kilpatrick (Ret. Major), TFC Wes Head, and Sgt. Chance Guilliams.

Active Shooter Training Held at WSHS

Wed
26
Jul

USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup

USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup

Cadie Coleman has wrapped up her first year of teaching Ag. She did so at Dodson High School. Her three advisors were recently recognized for being a Teacher of Teachers. Cadie says she is extremely grateful for them leading her into the profession and for their continued support. Pictured L-R: Sarah Dyson Mallette, Cadie Coleman, Ryan Riley, and Eric Smith.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland signup. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and further CRP conservation efforts. Grassland CRP is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s broader effort to address climate change and conserve natural resources. This year’s signup results include 930.44 acres in Louisiana. “This year’s Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of investments in voluntary, producerled, working lands conservation programs,” said Ronald Guidry, Jr., State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Louisiana.

Wed
26
Jul

WPPJ Holds Monthly Meeting

The Winn Parish Police Jury met on July 17 at 5:00 pm for their regular monthly meeting. Road Superintendent Mr. Perry Holmes began his road update by telling the jury members that he had good news in that they are grading and ditching every day between rains along with pot hole patching. He stated that if anyone knew of holes that needed patching, please let him know. Mr. Holmes also shared that the grading and rock needed on Caney St in Sikes has been completed. The culverts are in on Beulah Road and they are finishing up the last road project under Hurricane Delta, which is Peppers Road.

Auditor Nicholas Fowlkes with Kolder, Slaven & Co. was present to share the good news with the jury that the WPPJ audit for 2022 showed no findings. He reviewed the audit with the jury and stated that it was a clean audit.

Wed
26
Jul

3rd Annual Sip & Shop Brings Shoppers From Near and Far

3rd Annual Sip & Shop Brings Shoppers From Near and Far
3rd Annual Sip & Shop Brings Shoppers From Near and Far
3rd Annual Sip & Shop Brings Shoppers From Near and Far
3rd Annual Sip & Shop Brings Shoppers From Near and Far

Pictured: (top) Scensational-Scents by Jennifer & Jennifer’s Gaudy Gals, (left) Destiny Stroud Womack - Vintage Belles Boutique, (top right) Flossy a Cotton Candy Co., (right) Pea Patch Gallery

It’s become a bit of a tradition for local businesses in Winnfield. The annual “Sip & Shop” was held for the third year with shops opening after hours with refreshments, great sales and lots of positive energy. Those that participate each year work hard weeks in advance to stock new inventory and also price sale items.

Small businesses are the bread and butter of our economy. They may be considered the underdog next to big businesses, but the pros of supporting locally run businesses pack quite a punch.

When you support your local business, it stimulates local economy. The tax revenue made through sales taxes from local businesses support the local government.

Also, shopping local saves gas. The money you spend traveling to larger city’s quite often depletes the money you think you’ve saved.

Wed
26
Jul

Library Director Priscilla Massey Speaks to Rotary

Library Director Priscilla Massey Speaks to Rotary

Pictured are (L) Kim Futrell, President of Rotary and Priscilla Massey, Library Director

Library Director Priscilla Massey Speaks to Rotary
Library Director Priscilla Massey Speaks to Rotary

These beautiful ladies & residents of Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehabilitation participated in Emma’s Art Class recently. They painted bird houses.

“I started working in the library at age 14, while I was in high school, continued during my college years and have altogether worked in the library field for 26 years. I love sharing resources with the community!” says Priscilla Massey, director of the Winn Parish Library system, to members of the Winnfield Rotary Club at the regular meeting on July 19, 2023.

Wed
19
Jul

2nd Annual Rose “Sug” Wells Spay & Neuter Event a Team Effort

2nd Annual Rose “Sug” Wells Spay & Neuter Event a Team Effort
2nd Annual Rose “Sug” Wells Spay & Neuter Event a Team Effort
2nd Annual Rose “Sug” Wells Spay & Neuter Event a Team Effort

Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan returned from a recent Sheriff’s Conference to a box of cards that were made by children who attended Beulah Baptist Church VBS. Along with the cards was a letter that explained how the children learned about missions, sharing God’s love, encouraging others, and the importance of praying for others. They wanted to do a project for the officers at WPSO to show their love and respect for each of them. The children made the heart magnets from scratch and painted them.

In its second year, the Rose “Sug” Wells Spay & Neuter event continues to help unaltered animals across central Louisiana.

188 cats and dogs were altered during this event across 6 clinics that returned this year to help with procedures.

Odom Veterinary Hospital in Farmerville took 31 appointments to help, Kees Park Animal Clinic in Pineville took 27, Jonesboro Animal Clinic in Jonesboro took 30, the Magnolia Spay Neuter in Alexandria took 20, and Natchitoches Animal Hospital in Natchitoches also took 20. Winnfield Animal Clinic took most of the burden again this year, assisting in 60 procedures.

Wed
19
Jul

Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations

Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations
Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations
Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations
Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations
Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations
Fundraiser for former Winn Parish Enterprise Employee Surpasses Expectations

A special fundraiser was held on Friday, July 14 to raise fund for Tiffany Warren and her husband JohnDavid, who are both battling cancer. Tiffany is a former employee of Winn Parish Enterprise.

Through the efforts of many, the fundraiser drew in a close to $7,500 for the couple as they face time away from their jobs, travels to and from dr.s appointments, and just life expenses during this difficult time.

A total of 576 BBQ plates were sold during the fundraiser with many volunteers on hand to deliver from Campti to Natchitoches, Winnfield to Dodson, and all surrounding areas.

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