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May

Winn Parish

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Scenes from the 2015 Winn Parish AgCenter Market Fest

 

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Wed
20
May

Several ordinances introduced and adopted by Council

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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Wed
20
May

Winn Parish recognizes 2015 honor graduates

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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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Wed
13
May

Jury to pursue capital improvement plan

The Winn Parish Police Jurors were in good spirits at a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 5, following a 67% victory for the road tax proposition that had passed the weekend prior. Jurors expressed their gratitude to the people of the parish for approving the tax, and immediately began discussions on how to move forward.
 

 

Wed
13
May

Graduation

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141 students in Winn Parish will move their tassels to the left this week as graduation services are held at the four parish high schools. The festivities began last night in Atlanta, where nine students completed their high school careers.
 

 

Wed
13
May

Abraham talks trade, ISIS at Winnfield Town Hall

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Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-Mangham) held his inaugural Winnfield Town Hall Meeting last Wednesday, May 6 at the Winn Parish Library. Topics of discussion included the need for new trade agreements across the world, the threat of ISIS to national security, veteran’s affairs, and more.
 

 

Wed
13
May

Employees were honored

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Eleven Winn Parish School Board employees were honored with a reception on May 4 on the occasion of their impending retirement. Each retiree was presented with a plaque and a bell, as well as a touching written account of their school careers by principals and adminstrators. The presentation was followed by punch and hordourves provided by the Winn Parish School Board.
 
Wed
06
May

Road Tax Proposition passeswith overwhelming support

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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Wed
06
May

DuBois announces candidacy for Clerk of Court

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Brandon DuBois, a longstanding resident of the parish,would like to officiallyannounce his candidacy forClerk of Court of Winn Parish.Mr. Donald E. “Don” Kelley,who does not intend to seekre-election, currently holdsthe seat.

 

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Wed
06
May

Winn Parish Relay

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The Winn Parish Relay for Life event attracted hundreds of visitors to Stokes-WalkerStadium at Winnfield Senior High School on Friday, May 1. Proclaimed “Relay for LifeCancer Awareness Day” by the City of Winnfield, Relay for Life offered dozens of activi-ties for the family while also showcasing the plight of cancer patients and survivors in thearea. Relay presented awards to three different individuals on Friday, spotlighting CindyVarnell, Donna Parker and the late Harold Hickey.

 

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