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The Winnfield Fire Department participated in a Live Fire Training exercise that was hosted by Winn Parish Fire District #3. Live Fire Training is something that is very vital for firefighters as they can have hands on training compare to watching videos. WFD took the opportunity to send personnel to be able to fine tune skills and learn various topics.

The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame recently hosted its 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Cere-mony at the illustrious Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, situated in the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Steeped in history, the Baton Rouge Capitol Center, formerly known as the Heidelberg Hotel, holds a significant place in Louisiana’s past. Once a favored residence of Governor Huey P. Long, the hotel even boasted a tunnel leading to the old Louisiana State Capitol.

In a nod to Governor Long’s legacy, museum director Shonna Moss felt it appropriate to hold this year’s event at one of Long’s cherished second home, especially given the museum’s location in Winnfield, Louisiana, the birthplace of the legendary governor.

The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) hosted the annual Rural Water Rally on February 6-8, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This event gives Rural Water advocates from across the country an opportunity to gather in our nation’s capital and progress our grassroots agenda in the halls of Congress.

Great American Water Taste Test The 25th annual Great American Water Taste Test (GAWTT) was held in Washington, D.C., on February 7, 2024. Throughout the year, utilities from across the country vie for a spot to represent their state during the NRWA’s Rural Water Rally each year in Washington, D.C. GAWTT is the nation’s most prestigious competition for the best-tasting water in the United States.

(StatePoint) Many factors impact your child or teen’s wellness, including where you live, genetics and other influences. According to experts though, you can encourage a healthy lifestyle for your child, and help prevent obesity and other illnesses that can extend into adulthood.

“Raising a healthy, active child is about much more than nutrition and physical activity,” says Natalie D. Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietician. “It also entails adequate sleep, a positive approach to screen use and social-emotional wellness, and to the best of your ability, helping ensure your surrounding environment supports healthy routines.”

A special Town Hall meeting was held on April 3 at the A Leonard Allen Building in Winnfield to address concerns about high utility rates within the city. The mayor’s office reached out to Louisiana Power and Energy Assistance (LEPA) and Delta Consulting and asked that they attend the meeting to answer questions and offer information about utility rates and billing.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has proclaimed the month of April as “Safe Digging Month” in Louisiana as part of a nationwide safety awareness campaign to draw attention to the thousands of miles of buried infrastructure throughout our state and the importance of safe excavation and demolition.

Compliments of Rotarian of the Day, Jane Purser, Eddie Jenkins, former Winnfield resident, entertained and informed Winnfield’s Rotary members about the history of Winnfield High School and Senior High School’s in track and field, regaling listeners with the accomplishments of local athletes throughout the years of track and field competition.

Eddie Jenkins was raised in Winnfield and played football and competed in track and field while at WSHS. He says he wasn’t able to return to Winnfield after college as he originally planned because he went into the mental health field, but he still says he is “from Winnfield.” He follows the accomplishments of Winnfield’s football and track and field teams, and has a website devoted to Winnfield football and a Facebook page dedicated to Winnfield track and field.

In early 2023, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives announced the Clean Biz Partnership to engage Louisiana businesses in reducing and preventing litter across the state.

“Litter hurts economic development in Louisiana, and it hurts our quality of life,” said Nungesser.

The Clean Biz Partnership encourages businesses to become Leaders Against Litter by adopting simple best practices to reduce and prevent litter and beautify their businesses. These businesses pledge to adopt daily best practices to keep their parking bays clean and litter free by conducting daily litter removal, place trash/ash receptacles outside the business entrance, keep their trash dumpster area clean and care for their lawn and landscaping.