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When I was a child, the greatest part of summertime was being outside in the sun. The reward for me after a day of working in the garden, was not the produce that came from it, it was the sunburn that I knew would turn into a glowing tan. Back then there was no concern of skin cancer or the damages that the sun could cause.

As I got older and had less time to spend lying out next to the pool, tanning beds came around. I remember booking those twenty minute sessions and applying that most expensive tan enhancer to reach the perfect tan. Vividly, I recall seeing that “warning” label on a tanning bed once as I was about to enter and thinking, “that will never happen to me. I tan easily and that is a rare cancer.”

Dylan Box placed 3rd in the long jump at Regionals. Dylan is now headed to the State meet. Good luck to all that are competing.

The Winnfield Lions Club delivered their legendary roses to residents of Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation recently. There were smiles on lots of faces as they received the beautiful bouquets.

Andrea Poisso has made it her mission to spread mental health and suicide awareness after losing her beautiful son tragically in March of 2020. Andrea continues to honor Keaton’s legacy by speaking out and holding events that shine light on subjects that are hard to talk about. Her motto to those who are struggling is “It’s ok to not be ok!”

The 2nd Annual Hope4Winn Run proved that she has succeeded in her goal of reaching community. The beautiful weather added to the setting as supporters and participants gathered on the second morning of the Louisiana Forest Festival to run in honor of those lost by suicide, and those struggling with mental health issues. A poignant balloon release was held as well, solidifying the event.

UNIVERSITY, MS (04/20/2023)— Kate Nevils, of Winnfield, LA, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, was among 56 rising seniors to join the Tassels Chapter of the Mortar Board honor society at the University of Mississippi.

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

The criteria for selection include a minimum GPA of 3.0 or top 35% of the junior class, whichever is higher, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarship, leadership and service.

Mr. Chet Atkins, candidate for Winn Parish Tax Assessor, was present at the regular monthly meeting of the WPPJ. He spoke in reference to the motion that was introduced by Police Jury President Josh McAlliser to purchase the Geographic Information System in the amount of $68,000 from Spatial Net, Inc. for Winn Parish. Atkins stated that this was one of his main platforms as candidate for WP Tax Assessor. There was a special called meeting April in which Mr. Lawrence Desadier addressed the jury in hopes of getting the system for the parish.

The 2023 Forest Festival in Pictures

Alexandria, La., April 20, 2023 — Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) celebrated Thursday morning as 38 high school seniors signed Letters of Intent to enroll at CLTCC during the annual NC3 National Signing Day event at the Downtown Alexandria Campus on Murray Street. CLTCC joins other National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) schools across the country in hosting an annual signing day ceremony.

Buddy Heard has been CEO of the Bank of Winnfield for 9 years. He took over from his brother who took over from his father who took over from his father. His niece Kim Heard Nevils is now a Vice President at the bank. Bank of Winnfield has been a family affair for the Heards since reorganization after the depression. The bank was originally started in 1901. They are a small bank known as a community bank. There are 35-36 employees, mostly ladies. Kiwanian Kyle Armitage is the COO. There are two branches-the Main branch and the Northside branch. Both are undergoing some renovation. The Northside branch for the second time was flooded by a burst pipe that took out the ATM which should be replaced by the end of April. The main branch is being refreshed and some offices added. A large lobby expanse is no longer needed because not as many people come inside the bank due to the drive through, mobile banking and internet banking.

Presenting the 2022-23 Winnfield Middle School Softball Team