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Wed
02
Dec

Winn Native Navy SEAL Daniel Peterson Speaks to Rotary Club

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As a perfect follow-up to a great Veterans day program at Rotary last week, Rotarian Delane Adams invited Winn Parish native, Daniel Peterson to speak to the club about his experiences in the Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) organization from 2009 to 2015. Daniel is the son of Otis and Ginger Peterson and the grandson of Ed and Nell Grigg . Peterson graduated from WSHS in 1999 and then attended University of Louisiana at Monroe graduating with a degree in Construction Management. He was active duty Navy for five years as a Navy Seal.

 

Wed
02
Dec

Alpha Delta Kappa

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Alpha Delta Kappa members Mrs. Claudia McBride and Mrs. Brenda Etheridge were recognized as "Sapphire Sisters" designating their 35+ years of membership. Shown are Mrs. Claudia McBride, Mrs. Brenda Etheridge, Omicron secretary Mrs. Andrea Martin, and Omicron president Dr. Deona Austin.

 

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Wed
02
Dec

Christmas Parade to Roll Friday at 6 p.m.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Winnfield is getting ready for the annual Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade. The parade will roll Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. with Mrs. Margie Price as Grand Marshal.

 

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Tue
24
Nov

Letters from Santa benefit American Cancer Society

Want to have Santa send someone their own letter this Christmas? For just $5, the American Cancer Society will send a letter from Santa to your loved ones. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. 

Tue
24
Nov

Cash, revolver stolen in Dodson Town Hall breakin; missing $1,512 reported on 2015 audit

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The $1,512 in cash missing from the Village of Dodson 2015 financial audit was reportedly stolen from Dodson Town Hall in February, along with a .38 caliber revolver. On Feb. 17, 2015, the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call at 8:01 a.m. reporting a break-in at Dodson Town Hall. The transcript of the call read:

Wed
18
Nov

Assessor announces freeze program

The Winn Parish Assessor’s Office announces that state law allows certain homeowners to freeze their assessed value of their homes. This could result in significant tax savings for the homeowner in the future.
 
Wed
18
Nov

Rotary Club

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The Rotary Club recognized members who served on Veterans Day with a ceremony and a gift of appreciation.
 
Wed
18
Nov

Rotary honors veterans with small ceremony, certificates at meeting

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The Rotary Club met on Veterans Day, giving the club the chance to recognize its members who are veterans and thank them for their service. The tribute included a handful of speakers and a ceremonial presentation of awards to those who have served.
 
Wed
18
Nov

Veterans Day

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Sheriff Cranford Jordan hosted a Veterans Day luncheon at the Farmer’s Market to show appreciation for the past and current veterans of Winn Parish.
 
Tue
10
Nov

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House

The Winn Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 19th annual Christmas Open House, to be held Thursday, November 12th, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Winnfield Open House attracts visitors from all over Central Louisiana, and is a great way to support the local economy by kicking off the Christmas season with your local merchants.

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