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Calvin High School Senior Beta had a very successful year at the State Beta Convention. CHS had over 15 students participate in various competitions ranging from academic tests, creative writing, visual arts, speaking, and engineering. They also had 7 students place in the top 5 and qualified to compete at Beta National Convention in June. There were other students entries as well. Rebekah Dupree-Division I Quilling 4th Place Kylie Dupree-Division I Sculpture 3rd Place Kyleigh Blundell-Division II Quilling 4th Place Lauren Chandler-Division I Mixed Media 1st Place Hallie Musgrove-Division I Poetry 1st place Haley Martin-Division II Painting 5th Place Emma Canerday-Division II Creative Writing 5th Place Continue to page 3 for more pictures.

Northwestern State University student Makenzie Scroggs, a junior dance major from Marksville, is representing the state in the Miss America pageant, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Scroggs won the Miss Louisiana title last year competing as Miss Natchitoches City of Lights. Two years ago, she was first runner up in the Miss Louisiana pageant competing as Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet.

Preliminary events for Miss American began earlier in the week with receptions, appearances, rehearsals and other activities. The finals will be at 6 p.m. (CT) Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Walt Disney Theatre in Orlando, Florida.

Online voting is also underway for an America’s Choice spot. Votes can be cast for donations of $1 or more. The contestant with the most votes gets a place in the top 10 at the finals event, according to the Miss American website.

Magnolia Bend Academy Atlanta Continues to Offer Great Experiences for Students

May 3

Adam L Shirley of 198 Kermit Johns Rd., Dodson, LA. was arrested and booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center on April 27 on charges of 1st Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuries. Shirley was driving through the Walmart parking lot in Winnfield when he lost control and hit a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was loading groceries into her car and was injured.

Shriley’s bond was set at $100,000.00 and he bonded out on Friday, April 28. Toxicology results are pending.

May 10

Eight Winfield Middle School students participated in the Cenla Beginners Honor Band at Buckeye High School recently. Those who participated were: Raishun Harris, Natalie Cormier, Alyesha Green, Deacon Sonnier, Cyrus Mockosher, Judson Jordan, Roy Schnieder, Samuel James May 17

Each year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King here in Winnfield. This year we will join together on January 15 to remember and honor Dr. King. The parade will begin at 12:00PM with the route starting at the baseball park on Lucky Street. Lineup will be at 11:00AM. This years Grand Marshal will be both Bryon King and Ethel Howell. Special guests will include Kay Racquel, The Todd Family, and many more. Also, the special guest speaker will be Pastor Nijah Johnson. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join in on this special day.

Winnfield Fire Department Responds to Fire

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.

In the year 2023 Heart of Louisiana Humane Society achieved some pretty amazing things even with our horrible economy. We believe that 2023 was the hardest year in our 16 years of doing rescue coordinated 24 Transports!

Through those transports we sent 518 dogs and 118 cats, from Louisiana to other rescues. This brings our total to 636 animals saved through Heart of Louisiana Humane Society transport partnerships.

During 2023, we had 326 dogs and 198 cat adoptions go straight to homes from our organization! We think 524 total adoptions is amazing since we are a foster based rescue A huge feat considering we operate fully on volunteers and donations. We’re so proud of our numbers and thank our community who supports us and as always, our selfless volunteers that continuously take the unwanted animals.

We’re always needing help, so please let us know if you’re interested in being involved.

Residents at Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation enjoyed a visit from Santa during the Christmas holiday.

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.

SaveCenla ASIST will hold a twoday workshop on January 31 and Feb 1, 2024 at the Huey P Long CLTCC in Winnfield. Day one will begin at 8am and end at 4:30pm. Day two will begin at 8am and end at

4pm. Anyone 16 and older is invited to attend as well as all professions. This event is FREE (must attend both full days).

To register for this event go to SaveCenla.com and for any questions, please call (337) 519-1888 or (337) 288-0973. This event is worth 12CEU’s to all MH professionals for $78 thru livingworks