David Edward Gregoire, age 52 of Dodson, passed away April 7, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Gregoire loved spending time with his friends and riding his Harley. He will be remembered for helping people and he had a real passion for truck driving which he did for more than 20 years. He was the son of the late Joseph P. Gregoire and the late Loretta Young Gregoire. He is survived by his son, Daniel Jumper of Dubach. David was a beloved brother and also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Jason Gregoire and wife Kecia, of Dodson, and Quintin Jordan of Jena; and a sister Connie Jordan and husband Royce, of Dodson, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield with interment following in the Gayla-Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services.

Birth: 01-09-1970 Death: 04-09-2017

It’s been a year since you left us, so I’m sending you a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it. It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much we miss you and sending all our love. We hold you close within our heart and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Every second, every minute, every hour of every day, forever we will miss you.

Love, Mom, Roger, Dawn, Sam and Boys Delisa, Tommy and family Corey and Crystal

Mr. Glyn Roy “Peazzer” Hatten, age 87 of Sikes, Louisiana passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Born Sunday, February 22, 1931 in Hill, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by parents, Wayne P. and Thelma Beavers Hatten; wife, Geraldine Hatten; sister, Eunice Hatten Womack; and niece, Teresa Hatten Barton. Mr. Hatten served our country in the United States Army and was a truck driver for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include brothers, Troy Hatten (Retha), Charles Lyndal Hatten (Jean), and Fay Hatten; 2 step-grandchildren; and 9 Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Southern Funeral Home, from Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Hart Assembly Of God with Rev. Danny Green and Rev. Kevin Womack officiating. Interment followed in Wright Cemetery, in Sikes, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Serving the family as pallbearers were Karl Lane Womack, Kenneth R.

On March 7, 2018, the Winn Rotary Club held their regular noontime meeting at Lynda’s Country Kitchen, with Brother Michael Brakefield as the special guest. Brakefield, the pastor of Hope Chapel in Jonesboro, spoke to the group that gathered over lunch, about his own time spend homeless and incarcerated, and about the passion he has to address homelessness in our own community.

He then discussed plans for the Kisatchie House of Hope shelter that will be opening in Winnfield. He also invited those in attendance to join with Brother Jared Little at First United Methodist Church for an informational banquet about the planned Kisatchie House of Hope.

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On March 24,2018 Kate Walker, along with her parents, Jason and Rachel and about another forty plus people that formed “KATE’S KREWE” participated in the 2018 RIDE ATAXIA-DALLAS in Denton, Texas. There were over three hundred cyclists participating in the event.

Ride Ataxia has three courses for riders, 6 mile, 25 mile and 50 mile rides and is used as a method to raise funds for research by the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance in search of a cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic, degenerative, lifeshortening nuero-muscular disorder that afflicts about 15,000 people worldwide and 5,000 people in the United States.

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The Winnfield Police Department issued the following News Release on Friday, March 29, 2018.

On March 28, 2018, Winnfield Police Officers responded to a burglar alarm at Mac’s Fresh Market, located at 1111 West Court Street in Winnfield. When officers arrived, they saw someone inside the store, and Winnfield Police Officers and Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriffs quickly surrounded the building to prevent the escape of the suspects. After a search of the building, Cody Dunlap (DOB 04/17/2000) of 1003 East Elm Street in Winnfield and a 16-year old juvenile were found inside the store and arrested.

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Northwestern State University was recently ranked number 6 in the nation for quality and affordability for their online bachelor’s program in addiction studies. The two higher education websites that published the ranking are guidetoonlineschools.com and online.org.

Addiction studies graduates typically work as addiction counselors, and the bachelor’s degree program offers an understanding of the human mind, addictive behaviors, and advances in addiction counseling.

“We are glad to see our program receive national recognition for both quality and affordability,” said Associate Professor of Psychology Joseph Biscoe, who is director of the Louisiana Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association are seeking submissions for the 2017 Youth Hunter of the Year contest. The contest, for the 2017 calendar year, is open to Louisiana boys and girls ages 15 and younger.

Did you have a special hunt this past year? Harvested your first game animal or bird? Maybe just a hunting trip made great by sharing time in the outdoor with family and friends? Regardless, you could be a candidate for our male and female Youth Hunter of the Year contest.

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The Reese’s Pieces 5/6 year old Castor Dixie Youth T-ball team members are, on front row from left, Bluex Dubois, Ethan Stiles and Wacy Johnson. On back row are Colton Knotts, Addisyn Giddings, Paisley Bryan, Lanie Cook, Mckenzie Gillette, Wyatt McCart, Ty Pearson, Lane Hays, Grayci Bamberg and Lillie Harlow. Coaches are Pam Bamberg and Juanice Gray.

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Young ladies from Dodson High FCCLA club traveled to Lafayette for the Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America State competition that was held on March 11- 12th. Receiving the top honor of Gold were Kaylen Williams in Job Interview and Brela Marler in Environmental Ambassador. Top honor students are advanced to National competition.

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