Guest speaker Jodi Taylor, CASA Coordinator, was introduced to the Kiwanis club by Shonna Moss, a CASA volunteer. Mrs. Taylor began her work with CASA as a volunteer. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate who is a person that speaks for a child in court. It is part of the Children’s Advocacy Network and began in 1995.

There are 3 parts to this advocacy network. The first is the Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a safe, protected environment for a victim of abuse or someone who has seen a violent crime. It is a home environment. They provide therapy and courtroom preparation.

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The Friends National Rifle Association Banquet took place here in Winnfield on July 31st, 2018 at the Winnfield Civic Center. What a great turnout it was for this organization.

It was announced that they had raised $125,000 to put towards the our local shooting range. The Friends of the NRA raised around $5 million to support shooting sports and events all around the state of Louisiana. Friends of NRA are the blockbuster fundraising programs under The NRA Foundation.

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A local woman of Winnfield, Nettie Adams, 31, has been arrested for allegedly going to businesses all over the state selling fake raffle tickets.

According to Rapides authorities, Adams had reportedly solicited a number of businesses and had acquired money, telling people that her daughter was undergoing cancer treatments out of state. She has been wanted not only in Winn Parish but also Rapides Parish as well.

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On Wednesday, July 18, around 9:00 am, Deontay Davis turned himself over to authorities for the shooting that occurred on Sunday July 15th. He was arrested and booked by the Winnfield City Police Department, being held at the Winnfield City Jail. He was charged with attempted Second- Degree murder per a warrant issued by Winnfield City Police, and has a bond set at $1,500,000.00. Davis has exercised his rights and has not made any statements concerning the incident of the shooting. This case will be turned over to the District Attorney for prosecution. No further information has been released at this time.

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At approximately 9:10 p.m  July 17, NPD received a 911 call in reference to a 6-monthold baby being taken from a residence in Mayberry Trailer Park.

Officers arrived and spoke with the mother of the child who advised that two unknown subjects came to her trailer and began beating on her door. She stated upon opening the door she was sprayed in the face with a substance she believed to be mace. She immediately fled the residence to get away from the attackers and upon circling back discovered the baby missing.

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On Wednesday, July 18th, Winnfield Rotarians were pleased to have the Assistant District Governor, Lynda Thomas and the 2018-19 District Governor elect Cecil Campbell who covers this district 61-90.

Campbell joined the Bossier Rotary Club in 1973 and has over 44 years of perfect attendance. He was born and raised in Benton, LA. Cecil is a retired District Judge, and he served 26 years for the 26th Judicial District Court of Louisiana.

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Gretta Pickett introduced Winnfield Fire Chief Brian Montgomery and Assistant Chief Cassidy Martin to the Kiwanis club. Chief Montgomery was the speaker for the meeting.

Montgomery said he wanted to promote community awareness of the Winnfield Fire Department and the needs of the department.

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A shooting was reported to Winnfield Police around 8:30 pm Sunday night. The shooting occurred between 2 individuals during an altercation at a residence in the 800 block of Moss Street. Kevin Wright, Jr., a 28-year-old male resident of Winnfield, was treated at the scene by paramedics then airlifted to Rapides Regional where he is listed in stable but critical condition.

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The beginning of a new term of leadership has begun in Winnfield, for the new city council plus readministered members, plus our new Mayor.

The June monthly meeting was called to order by Mayor elect, George Moss, with the invocation to follow, led by Chief Montgomery, and the Pledge of Allegiance to our country’s flag. There were many in attendance, as far as public goes, for this first meeting of a new term of elected officials. As far as old business, action items, there were none on the agenda for this meeting.

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If you know that Thursday’s are chicken salad days, then you must be familiar with Winnfield’s little treasure, Pea Patch Gallery.

This gem is owned by Gail Shelton who purchased the building in 1991, opening the doors in 1992 after renovations. When the building was first operated, it was “Heard’s Hardware” which opened in 1908, making this building over 100 years old. Breard Carpenter owned it after that, in 1967, who opened “Winn Department Store”.

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