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The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame proudly announces eight prominent Louisiana political leaders will be honored with induction and one family will be awarded in New Orleans on March 4.

The Political Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 are the Hon. Bernard Bagert, Mr. Jim Carvin, the Hon. Louis Charbonnet, the Hon. Mitch Landrieu, the Hon. Marc Morial, the Hon. Ben W. Nevers, the Hon. Suzanne Haik Terrell and Mr. Roger F. Villere.

The Political Family of Officeholders Award will be presented to the Bagneris family, brothers John, Dennis and Michael Bagneris.

The 31st Annual Hall of Fame Induction will be held at The National WWII Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion at 1043 Magazine St. in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, March 4. A public reception will be held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the banquet and ceremony to follow.

2023 National 4-H Conference Delegates have been named and on that list of delegates is Emily Nevils of Winn Parish. National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H civic engagement, providing 4-H members the opportunity to connect with others and develop ideas to lead change that impacts communities across our nation and our world. Louisiana 4-H members selected as delegates will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National 4-H Conference. Delegates will also spend a year in their role learning how to effectively advocate for the 4-H program and issues affecting their community. Congratulations, Emily!

Five of LaSalle’s correctional/ detention center’s health services departments recently went through their first ever rigorous voluntary survey process for accreditation from NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Healthcare). NCCHC is the only national accrediting organization dedicated solely to improving correctional health care quality by establishing rigorous standards for health services in correctional facilities. These centers rose to every challenge we gave them in order to be prepared and were rewarded by receiving full accreditation. Pictured above are (L-R) Warden Floyd, Ali Higgs, Sheriff Cranford Jordan.

On Feb 18, beginning at 2pm, there will be an alumni baseball game that will be held at the WSHS baseball field. A home run derby will be held immediately afterward. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available. Anyone interested in playing, contact Coach Breaux (337-3498649) or Marianne Little (318-332-5385).

The WPSB held a special reception on Monday, Feb 6, recognizing the 2023 Students of the Year. Superintendent Al Simmons opened the ceremony by sharing a few words about the importance of the achievements of the group of students being recognized.

Next, Mrs. Nancy Crain explained that the Louisiana Students of the Year Program has been recognizing outstanding students across the state for over 25 years. The process begins with students qualifying at the school level and then at the parish level. From there, parish winners compete at the zone level. From the zone level, they go on to compete at the regional level, and finally the state level.

The following were recognized for being Students of the Year: Jacob Emmons is the son of Michael and Lauren Emmons. He is a 5th grade student at Calvin High School and has maintained a 4.0 since Pre K. Jacob is an active member with 4-H shooting sports, and 2022 & 2023 Homecoming Class Representative.

The Winnfield Middle School Lady Tigers traveled to LaSalle last Monday to take on LaSalle after a full week of limited practice due to the extreme weather. Two back to back hits by Kaylie Callender and Kristen Phelps got runners on base in the 1st. Callender scores in the first on a pass ball. LaSalle loads the bases with no outs in the bottom of the first but pitcher Karley Caskey ends the threat with three strikeouts. In the second inning Caskey leads off with a walk and Riliegh Peats laying down a sacrifice bunt moving pinch runner Presley Gilcrease. Izzy Smith puts the ball in play plating Gilcrease. Smith steals 2nd and moves home on another pass ball. In the bottom of the 2nd, Caskey goes to work and quickly strikes out the next three batters. The Lady Tigers did the most damage in the 3rd with Anna Clair Bartlett, Kaylie Vercher, Santana Harris, Presley Gilcrease, and Riliegh Peats scoring making the score 8-0.

A water leak was reported around 4pm on Sat Feb 11. Crews immediately began working to resolve the problem and water service was interrupted until repairs could be completed. The source of the problem was a water main bust on Lafayette St near the old technical college. The repairs were completed around 6:30pm that same day and a city-wide boil advisory was issued until further notice.

WSHS Powerlifting Team participated in the Rougarou Tri Meet at Natchitoches Central High School on Feb 4 with Alex Adams, Clayton Chandler, Jake Norsworthy and Kaleb Womack placing first in their weight class and Jaylen Givens and Jacob Brouillitte placing second in their weight class. They are looking forward to Regionals. Great job guys!