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On Monday, March 23, leaders of Winn Parish held a press conference to disperse vital information reflecting how the parish is responding to the slow spread of COVID-19, aka coronavirus. In attendance were Winn Parish Police Jury President Josh McAllister, Winnfield Mayor George Moss, Winn Parish Medical Center CEO Kathy Hall, CEO of Winn Community Health Center and Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana Deano Thornton, Autumn Leaves Administrator and Winn Parish School Board member Matt Walton, Juror Tammy Griffin, and Juror Deionne Carpenter.

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As of Monday, March 30, Winn Parish had two confirmed cases of the virus.

The first confirmed case was announced by Sheriff Cranford Jordan via Facebook on Wednesday, March 25, at 11:57 a.m. As the name of the case cannot be shared, Sheriff Jordan advised residents to “shelter in place and use protective measures. The state monitors the case.” Sheriff Jordan also responded to an inquiry stating that the confirmed case is not a prisoner.

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Curious about the bears scattered around town?

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The Winn Food Pantry, operated out of the First Presbyterian Church by volunteers, continues to serve the community every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. even during these stressful times, it was confirmed today.

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Gov. Edwards sought and attained several waivers and exceptions to legal requirements surrounding education in Louisiana. These actions effectually cancel all LEAP tests, EOC exams, teacher evaluations, and school/district accountability for the 2019-2020 school year. Students will not have to make up the school days or instructional minutes. The legal requirement that all teachers work a minimum of 180 days has also been waived. These mandates apply to both public schools and non-public schools participating in the La. Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program.

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Mrs. Sandra “Candy” Christophe introduced herself to the Jury as a candidate for U.S. Congress District 5, a position that has been held by Representative Ralph Abraham since January of 2015. On February 26, 2020, Abraham announced that he was not running for re-election to Congress in 2020.

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Yesterday, following the Governor’s stay-at-home order, a conference call was held with representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Louisiana Department of Education, and school superintendents regarding the continuation of the school serving sites

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At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Winn Parish Police Jury on Monday, March 16, traditional business ensued.

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The Winn Parish School Board arranged to provide takeout breakfast and lunch to all Winn Parish children under the age of 18. On Monday, March 23, parents were able to drive to one of three designated sites to pick up a bagged breakfast and lunch between 9:30-11:00 a.m. Paper resources for parents and students were also available at the school sites.

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Louisiana law allows for the postponement of an election due to an emergency or common disaster occurring before or during a regularly scheduled or special election, and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin exercised that option.

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