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Wed
14
Feb

RECIPE for STEM Draws in Middle Schoolers With Hands on Learning

RECIPE for STEM Draws in Middle Schoolers With Hands on Learning

The Magnolia Bend Academy Atlanta 4-H recently held a Mardi Gras Mask contest. These sweet girls, Macey and Ava, did a great job on their masks and were picked as the winners. Congratulations!

More than 1,400 middle school students from throughout central Louisiana participated in second annual RECIPE for Rural STEM Day Feb. 8 where they engaged in activities and demonstrations designed to spark interest in science, technology engineering and mathematics. The RECIPE (Relevant, Educational, Career Minded, Impactful, Purposeful and Engaging) event was presented by Northwestern State University’s Region 6 STEM Center at the Alexandria Mega Shelter in collaboration with 125 education and industry partners.

“From live alligators to robots, fire trucks to underwater robots, the range of activities and exhibits provided various STEM exposure to our students,” said Jennifer DePriest, director of NSU’s STEM Center. “Participants had the opportunity to engage with hands-on demonstrations, sparking their imagination and cultivating a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.”

Wed
14
Feb

Dean of Huey P Long Campus of the CLTCC Speaks to Rotary

Dean of Huey P Long Campus of the CLTCC Speaks to Rotary

Pictured are Kiah Beville (L), and Jeff Johnson

Rotarian of the Day and speaker of the day for Winnfield Rotary members on January 31, 2024 were one and the same, Jeff Johnson, Dean of the Huey P. Long Campus of the Central Louisiana Technical and Community College (CLTCC). Jeff is a local native and long-time educator whose mission is to help provide quality education for residents of Winn Parish and surrounding communities.

Mr. Johnson brought club members up to date on developments at CLTCC, particularly our local Huey P. Long campus. Our campus offers four programs, business and office administration with a focus on medical coding and billing, welding, nursing, and forestry technology. Student enrollment in these programs is up 10% over last year.

CLTCC has created its own nonprofit foundation called the CenLa Community Foundation through which it can receive donations directly. This avoids the red tape of donations having to be made to the state before available to CLTCC.

Wed
07
Feb

Dreams Are Never Too Big

Dreams Are Never Too Big
Dreams Are Never Too Big...
Dreams Are Never Too Big...

As I sit here on my couch all snuggled up in my blanket, my thoughts of how to start this article is going in so many directions in my mind. I certainly want to do it justice because the story of this individual is pretty remarkable. But my mind slips off in the past about 20 years ago. I am at the recreation ballpark watching our youngest son’s wee tee ball team attempt to play one of their games. As I look out at the field I watch these little fellows running around, picking flowers in the field and tackling each other as they all run for the ball. In the small crowd at the ballpark are momma’s cheering for their favorite player and daddy’s trying to get their sons attention to give out much needed advice. One player in particular, was a little blonde headed boy who was a bit bigger than everyone else coming up to bat with a very serious look on his face.

Wed
07
Feb

Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals

Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals
Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals
Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals
Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals
Delta Kappa Gamma Local Chapter Recognizes Winn Parish Assistant Principals

Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society for key women educators. The local chapter is Alpha Beta. Recently DKG member, Theresa Hendrix and Dianne Johnson recognized the Winn Parish Assistant Prinicipals for their outstanding service to education. A small token of gratitude was presented to these educators. From top to bottom: (1) Dianne Johson, Selida Dawson - Dodson High School; (2) Eric Hardaway of Winnfield Senior High School along with Theresa Hendrix DKG; (3) Dianne Johnson DKG, Renea Johnson of Calvin High Schook, and Theresa Hendrix DKG; (4) Theresa Hendrix DKG with Resa Johnson of Winnfield Primary School; (5) Theresa Page DKG and Christin Page of Winnfield Middle School.

Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society for key women educators. The local chapter is Alpha Beta. Recently DKG member, Theresa Hendrix and Dianne Johnson recognized the Winn Parish Assistant Prinicipals for their outstanding service to education. A small token of gratitude was presented to these educators. From top to bottom: (1) Dianne Johson, Selida Dawson - Dodson High School; (2) Eric Hardaway of Winnfield Senior High School along with Theresa Hendrix DKG; (3) Dianne Johnson DKG, Renea Johnson of Calvin High Schook, and Theresa Hendrix DKG; (4) Theresa Hendrix DKG with Resa Johnson of Winnfield Primary School; (5) Theresa Page DKG and Christin Page of Winnfield Middle School.

Wed
07
Feb

Winn Dixie Youth Dates Announced

Registration begins on January 10 for Winn Parish Dixie Youth. Registration is only online by going to the Winn Parish Dixie Youth facebook page.

The following list provides important dates to remember: Late fees begins February 10 Coaches Meeting will be February 15 Late Registration/Tryouts are February 17 Team Drafts are February 26 $65 per child/ $5 discount applied for sibling registered.

Wed
31
Jan

NSULA Educators Rising Speaks to Winn Parish Students

NSULA Educators Rising Speaks to Winn Parish Students

NSULA Educators Rising recently spoke to the Winnfield Senior High School Educators Rising class. Kristen Walker shared information with the students about NSU, Educators Rising, and the NSU School of Education.

Katherine Nevils, of Winnfield, LA, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists.

Nevils, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”

In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

Wed
31
Jan

LSP Troopers Safely Recover Two Florida AMBER Alert Victims

On January 26, Troop F Troopers received information from Lake County Sheriff ’s Office in Florida regarding an active AMBER Alert involving two missing children. The missing children were reported to be traveling westbound on I-20. At approximately 12:13 p.m., Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a silver Nissan Rogue, which matched the description listed in the AMBER Alert. The Nissan came to a brief stop on I-20 westbound, just east of LA-145, before fleeing the scene.

Troopers and Lincoln Parish Sheriff ’s Deputies briefly pursued the Nissan before a tire deflation device was successfully deployed. The driver, later identified as 41-year-old Dixie Williams, came to a stop and was taken into custody without incident. Once the vehicle was stopped, Troopers safely recovered the missing children from the AMBER Alert, a one-year-old female and a five-yearold female.

Wed
31
Jan

Winn Parish Enterprise Visits Dodson High School 10th Grade Class

Winn Parish Enterprise Visits Dodson High School 10th Grade Class

Casey Tolar’s 10th grade class Dodson High School had lots of questions about what it’s like to work at a newspaper and how to conduct interviews. The class participation was great and enthusiastic as the Editor of Winn Parish Enterprise, Stacey Kaiser, spent time explaining the process of interviewing and writing articles for the newspaper. She gave her thoughts on the steps of planning to conduct an interview and the process of putting it all together for the readers. Students had lots of interesting questions and were eager to know the process.

Wed
24
Jan

Krewe of Kingfish Mardi Gras Parade

Hawaiian Vibes – Let’s Pardi!

The Krewe of Kingfish invites you to participate in their annual Mardi Gras Parade. It will be held on Feb 3, 2024 at 2:00pm. Lineup will begin at 12:00pm at Earl K Long Park. Judging will begin at 1:30pm.

This years Grand Marshal will be Mayor Gerald Hamms.

For more information, please contact Hannah Austin at 318-623-6700.

Wed
24
Jan

WPSO Assists JPSO After Receiving 911 Call

WPSO Assists JPSO After Receiving 911 Call

The Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call on January 18 from juvenile justice employees who were escorting a Louisiana Juvenile Justice vehicle. The caller stated that they heard something funny and were asking for assistance from the WPSO. The occupants of the van were kicking the doors and trying to get out of the back of the van. Those occupants were juvenile prisoners who were being transported to the Jackson Parish Detention Center. At the time the call came in the van was passing Walmart in Winnfield.

The van was stopped in Dodson. JPSO was contacted and deputies arrived to escort the van to the Jackson Parish Detention Center.

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