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The Trista Tyler Memorial Scholarship Committee awarded $8,000.00 to Winn Parish Seniors that met the criteria for 2015. General requirements for this $500.00 scholarship are an overallgrade point average of 3.2 or better, ACT score of 18 or above, be a member of the school’s athletic team for at least 2 years including Senior year, be active in at least 2 clubs or school organi-zations, have a good attendance record and have no major disciplinary action, good character, pleasant personality and exhibit dedication.

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The Jackson Parish PoliceJury and the Jackson ParishHospital Board of Directorshave asked Bobby Jordan toserve as CEO of the JacksonParish Hospital in order tomove their hospital forward.Jordan has accepted basedupon a limited term time‐frame. He has 40 plus yearsdedicated to the operationof hospitals within theHumana/HCA HospitalCorporations.

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Scenes from the 2015 Winn Parish AgCenter Market Fest

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The Winnfield City Counciladopted and introduced sever-al ordinances at their May 12meeting, including a much-lauded “obscenity ordinance”in the wake of a recent inci-dent that occurred at theWinnfield City Hall.The meeting began with anupdate on the condemnationof a piece of property in thecity, cited as the “OdamsEstate.” No action was takenon the condemnation process.

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The Winn Parish SchoolSystem honored 37 studentswith a Senior ScholarsBanquet on Monday, May 11.Graduating seniors fromAtlanta High School, CalvinHigh School, Dodson HighSchool and Winnfield SeniorHigh School who have earneda 3.5 GPA for their entire highschool career were recognizedfor this achievement beforegraduating later in the week.

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The Winn Parish Sales TaxProposition introduced by theWinn Parish Police Jury sawan overwhelming majority atthe polls on Saturday.68% of total votersapproved of the measure, anumber totaling 824. The naysnumbered 391, or just 32%.

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