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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

January 4

Law enforcement along with Winnfield Fire & Rescue and EMS responded to a 9-1-1- call on December 19 concerning an infant not breathing. The infant was taken to Winn Parish Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

An investigation by Winn Parish Coroner, Dr. James Lee, revealed that the infant suffered from blunt force trauma to the head and body, resulting in her death.

January 11

Winnfield Mayor Gerlald Hamms recently signed the Lagniappe application that starts the Main Street application.

Back in 2019 Lt. Governor Billy Nungresser and Louisiana Main Street opened the Lagniappe Community Application process to accept new communities into the Louisiana network of the Main Street America program.

January 18

The first WPSB meeting of 2023 was held on Jan 9. Prior to the regular meeting, Clerk of Court, Chesney Creel Chandler, preformed the swearing in of the new and returning board members.

The Winnfield Fire Department responded to a commercial fire recently. Dispatch was alerted recently that Delta Tire on Lafayette St was on fire. Engine 1, Engine 3, Ladder 1 and Support 2 responded with 8 personnel. Engine 1 arrived on scene and advised there was smoke showing. Command arrived on scene transmitted a working fire after observing heavy smoke coming from the side of the structure. Engine 1 deployed from bumper attack line for fire suppression. Personnel also deployed supply line to nearby hydrant for water supply. Fire fighters then forced entry on the side door and once personnel donned PPE and SCBAS, made entry and began extinguishing the fire, which was located in the assembly area of the structure. Fire was then observed on the roof of the structure so Ladder 1 deployed aerial device and hose line where crews cut a ventilation hole and was able to spray the fire from the top.

West Frazier once again made the holidays bright for Winn Parish residents by giving out over 550 hams to the community. With the help of Sheriff Cranford Jordan and his deputies, employees of West Frazier gathered together on Wednesday to greet those that were in line to receive a ham. Also, deputies delivered to the elderly that weren’t able to get out. “This is at least the third year that we’ve been called to assist West Frazier. I really appreciate them for all that they do for our community,” said Sheriff Jordan.