Winn Parish Journal

03/07/2024

Josh McAllister swearing into his new role as Winn Parish Sheriff with wife (toni McAllister) and son (Landry McAllister) standing in support. It was standing room only, with guests standing in the back and the aisles and spilling from the large meeting room into the hallway to witness the swearing in of Winn Parish Sheriff Josh McAllister at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2024, at Central Louisiana Technical and Community College in Winnfield....

Josh McAllister swearing into his new role as Winn Parish Sheriff with wife (toni McAllister) and son (Landry McAllister) standing in support. It was standing room only, with guests standing in the…

03/07/2024

Winn Parish volunteers hard at work during Love the Boot Week, April 2024. WINNFIELD, La. – The City of Winnfield is pleased to receive the 2024 Outstanding City Award, presented by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The Outstanding City Award celebrates community involvement and recognizes the city with a substantial cleanup effort. The selected city demonstrated strong community unity and a collective commitment to maintaining a clean environment and a thriving hometown....

Winn Parish volunteers hard at work during Love the Boot Week, April 2024. WINNFIELD, La. – The City of Winnfield is pleased to receive the 2024 Outstanding City Award, presented by the Office of t…

03/07/2024

Curtesy of the Winn Parish Enterprise In 1924, a group of local businessmen and professional leaders joined together to establish the Winn Parish Enterprise. That was 100 years ago. Today, even though technology has advanced and we now have the Internet, the Enterprise is still going strong. Before the Enterprise there were several different newspapers in Winn Parish. The most complete history of earlier Winn papers comes from an item in the January 17, 1930 issue of the Winnfield News-American, most of it supplied by a W.L....

Curtesy of the Winn Parish Enterprise In 1924, a group of local businessmen and professional leaders joined together to establish the Winn Parish Enterprise. That was 100 years ago. Today, even tho…

03/07/2024

Left to right Dr. Bill Gaddis, Kiwanis secretary, Robbie Causey, head coach Leesville Wampus Cats, Sheila Causey, Don Causey, Coach Causey’s parents. “I was blessed to be raised in Winnfield,” Robert “Robbie” Causey, head coach of Leesville Wampus Cats, told Winnfield’s Kiwanians at their meeting on June 25, 2024. Robbie’s parents, Don and Sheila Causey, long-time members of the Winnfield community, were guests of Kiwanis, as well as Tommy Straughan and Candace Tarver....

Left to right Dr. Bill Gaddis, Kiwanis secretary, Robbie Causey, head coach Leesville Wampus Cats, Sheila Causey, Don Causey, Coach Causey’s parents. “I was blessed to be raised in Winnfield,” Robe…

03/07/2024

Curtesy of Autumn Leaves We ALL had a “pea” shelling good time here at Autumn Leaves - joined by Administrator Jimmy Dale Zimmerman and Assistant Administrator Thomas Little. Everyone enjoyed sharing stories about growing up in their time of gardening and pea shelling. They also enjoyed fresh drinks and listening to vintage country music out on the back porch! Thanks to CNA Laurie Howell for providing us with the peas!

Curtesy of Autumn Leaves We ALL had a “pea” shelling good time here at Autumn Leaves – joined by Administrator Jimmy Dale Zimmerman and Assistant Administrator Thomas Little. Everyone enjoyed…

03/07/2024

Left to right T. J. Cotton, Purser scholarship, Bailey Lenard, Harrel scholarship, Olivia Busha, White scholarship and Rotarian Rev. Joel Carter

Left to right T. J. Cotton, Purser scholarship, Bailey Lenard, Harrel scholarship, Olivia Busha, White scholarship and Rotarian Rev. Joel Carter.

03/07/2024

By Kristen P. Townsend At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed in the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, and call BB’s Stage Door Canteen their home....

By Kristen P. Townsend At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturi…

03/07/2024

Wednesday, July 3rd, from 11 AM to 1 PM, tune into Learning Tree's Facebook (Learning Tree at FUMC of Winnfield) for a 4th of July live bake sale auction. All proceeds from the sale will go entirely to FUMC’s after school children’s program, The Learning Tree. Pick up for auctioned items will take place at the church (300 W Main St, Winnfield, LA 71483) from 11 AM to 2 PM....

Wednesday, July 3rd, from 11 AM to 1 PM, tune into Learning Tree’s Facebook (Learning Tree at FUMC of Winnfield) for a 4th of July live bake sale auction. All proceeds from the sale will go e…

03/07/2024

Growing up in the country, we often had to “make do” when we needed a tool, toy, do-hickey or whatchamacallit. I can still vividly recall the intricate system of roads, bridges and hills my brother, two cousins and I fashioned underneath our house, which sat high enough off the ground to allow crawl space. Using nothing but youthful vocal chords, we created the sound of engines whining, gears clanking and brakes squealing as our vehicles made their way over sandy roads and across bridges....

Growing up in the country, we often had to “make do” when we needed a tool, toy, do-hickey or whatchamacallit. I can still vividly recall the intricate system of roads, bridges and hills my brother…

03/07/2024

Date: 6-22-24Name: Thomas B Elias Address: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: Male Age: 56Charge: Direct contempt of court Date: 6-23-24Name: Dustin Lasyone Address: Homeless Race: White S*x: Male Age: 31Charge: Forgery (x2) Date: 7-1-24Name: Daniel Dashawn Cornett Address: Shreveport, LA Race: White S*x: Male Age: 27Charge: Bench warrant, Failure to appear Date: 7-1-24Name: Steven James Billot…...

Date: 6-22-24Name: Thomas B Elias Address: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: Male Age: 56Charge: Direct contempt of court Date: 6-23-24Name: Dustin Lasyone Address: Homeless Race: White S*x: Male Age…

03/07/2024

Date: 6-25-24Name: Melissa BillingsleyAddress: Winnfield, LARace: White S*x: Female Age: 38Charge: Resisting an officer with force or violence, Battery of an officer Date: 6-27-24Name: Stacy L Buchan Address: Homeless Race: White S*x: Male Age: 42Charge: Theft Date: 6-27-24Name: Deondric L LindseyAddress: Joyce, LARace: Black S*x: Male Age: 25Charge: Simple possession of ma*****na ...

Date: 6-25-24Name: Melissa BillingsleyAddress: Winnfield, LARace: White S*x: Female Age: 38Charge: Resisting an officer with force or violence, Battery of an officer Date: 6-27-24Name: Stacy L Buc…

03/07/2024

Ora Jean LuckyNovember 3, 1940-June 25, 2024Service: A graveside service for Mrs. Lucky was held Monday, July 1, 2024, at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Interment will be within Yankee Springs Cemetery. Amanda Gorham BarnesSeptember 6, 1970-June 26, 2024Service: Services for Mrs. Barnes took place on Saturday, June 29, under the direction of the Southern Funeral Home. Teddie Wayne Garner…...

Ora Jean LuckyNovember 3, 1940-June 25, 2024Service: A graveside service for Mrs. Lucky was held Monday, July 1, 2024, at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Interment will be within Yankee Springs Cemetery.…

02/07/2024

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27/06/2024

WINNFIELD, LA--- Winnfield Police Department Assistant Chief of Police Russell L. Jones is retiring June 30, 2024, after over 43 years of continuous service to the citizens of Winnfield. Jones was first hired in October 16, 1980, under then Chief of Police Cranford Jordan. He graduated the Alexandria Regional Training Academy on Apil 10, 1981. He has served under several administrations both Chiefs of Police and Mayors. ...

WINNFIELD, LA— Winnfield Police Department Assistant Chief of Police Russell L. Jones is retiring June 30, 2024, after over 43 years of continuous service to the citizens of Winnfield. Jones …

26/06/2024

Dr. Julie Evans, Ph.D. In 1990 Julie Evans gained employment with WPSB as school bus driver for Calvin High School.

Dr. Julie Evans, Ph.D. In 1990 Julie Evans gained employment with WPSB as school bus driver for Calvin High School. The position was perfect, “I brought my kids to school and home again” Julie laug…

26/06/2024

Trinity Community Health Care will celebrate 15 years of “Primary Health Care Service Regardless One’s Ability to Pay,” opening in Winnfield July 1, 2009, and expanding through the years to provide services in Grant, Bienville, Lincoln, Rapides and Avoyelles parishes. Launched as Winn Community Health Center with 5 employees and one small office behind the old Sonic on the 5-lane, the health center has grown to include the 6 parishes with over 300 employees. ...

Trinity Community Health Care will celebrate 15 years of “Primary Health Care Service Regardless One’s Ability to Pay,” opening in Winnfield July 1, 2009, and expanding through the years to provide…

26/06/2024

Josh and wife Toni McAllister embrace when fall election results are revealed. They invite the public to the installation service at the Winnfield Civic Center this Saturday, June 29. As of midnight on June 30, Winn Parish will have a new sheriff and as Josh McAllister and his team step into that office in the courthouse, he’s stated when he spoke to groups that he has a vision for the parish. ...

Josh and wife Toni McAllister embrace when fall election results are revealed. They invite the public to the installation service at the Winnfield Civic Center this Saturday, June 29. As of midnigh…

26/06/2024

When Josh McAllister launched his campaign for Winn Parish Sheriff last year, he filed his Position Paper (a document outlining his intentions) with the Clerk of Court’s Office on June 15. Asked why, McAllister replied, “All the time, politicians promise the world to voters when they are running but when they get into office, they never deliver. I want the people of Winn Parish to know what they can expect from me. ...

When Josh McAllister launched his campaign for Winn Parish Sheriff last year, he filed his Position Paper (a document outlining his intentions) with the Clerk of Court’s Office on June 15. Asked wh…

26/06/2024

Winnfield City Police remind residents there are 3 ways to take care of a bench warrant: Traffic Charges have resulted in your license being suspended. Some dates are Arraignment, Trial, or Sentence Review Go by the City Court Clerk’s office at 113 E Main Street, meet with Cash Melville, City Court Clerk, and get a recall on the warrant: Name: Reason/Charges: Case No.: Date of Warrant:...

Winnfield City Police remind residents there are 3 ways to take care of a bench warrant: Traffic Charges have resulted in your license being suspended. Some dates are Arraignment, Trial, or Sentenc…

26/06/2024

Pictures Dr Jerry Pipes, pastor of First Baptist; Jeanine Ford, area coordinator for West Central La team; Candy Bedgood, Drop Off Leader; and Tammy Adams (prayer team). Curtesy of Brenda Ingram First Baptist Church in Winnfield received a 20 year statue from Samaritan’s Purse for their participation in Operation Christmas Child Ministry. We thank Dr Jerry Pipes, pastor of First Baptist, for sharing this passion with all of Winn Parish....

Pictures Dr Jerry Pipes, pastor of First Baptist; Jeanine Ford, area coordinator for West Central La team; Candy Bedgood, Drop Off Leader; and Tammy Adams (prayer team). Curtesy of Brenda IngramFi…

26/06/2024

Curtsy of Winnfield Fire Department Winnfield Fire Department personnel have been busy these past few weeks. A structure fire on Turpentine Street and two control burns, one on Holmes Street and Mcleod Street. Also you may have noticed Engine-2 apparatus on the streets a lot lately. Fire personnel have been putting in the time on driver training with the apparatus.

Curtsy of Winnfield Fire Department Winnfield Fire Department personnel have been busy these past few weeks. A structure fire on Turpentine Street and two control burns, one on Holmes Street and M…

26/06/2024

Carey Salt Mine and Co (Winnfield, LA, July 1959) What industry was productive near Winnfield from 1931 through 1965 but ceased abruptly in 1965 to the detriment of about 100 employees and the entire community? Local amateur historian, John Holland, reminded Rotarians that Winnfield’s economy was once bolstered by the Carey Salt Mine just a few miles out on Highway 84 at their meeting on June 12, 2024....

Carey Salt Mine and Co (Winnfield, LA, July 1959) What industry was productive near Winnfield from 1931 through 1965 but ceased abruptly in 1965 to the detriment of about 100 employees and the enti…

26/06/2024

A Total of 313 Allied Health Graduates in 2024 Academic Year Alexandria, LA, June 25, 2024 — Across its five campuses, Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) graduated a record 143 Practical Nurses in the past academic year (July 2023 through June 2024), including 40 graduates who went beyond the Technical Diploma and earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Practical Nursing....

A Total of 313 Allied Health Graduates in 2024 Academic Year Alexandria, LA, June 25, 2024 — Across its five campuses, Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) graduated a record 143…

26/06/2024

Courtesy of Brian Montgomery The information below is a generated summary of the aid and service the Winn Parish Fire Department has lended its community over the course of the year. We thank our local firefighters and EMTs for their vigilance and protection of Winn Parish and all who call it home.

Courtesy of Brian Montgomery The information below is a generated summary of the aid and service the Winn Parish Fire Department has lended its community over the course of the year. We thank our …

26/06/2024

Jerome “Jerry” Silberman was born in 1933. When Jerry was eight years old, his mother had a heart attack. When she was well enough to return from the hospital, her doctor escorted her and Jerry’s father back to their home. This was in the era when doctors made house calls. The doctor made sure Jerry’s mother was comfortable in bed and gave Jerry’s father a few instructions. ...

Jerome “Jerry” Silberman was born in 1933. When Jerry was eight years old, his mother had a heart attack. When she was well enough to return from the hospital, her doctor escorted her and Jerry’s…

26/06/2024

Date: 6-21-24Name: Nicholas Arrington Address: Winnfield, LA Race: BlackS*x: Male Age: 43Charge: Failure to appear, Warrant Date: 6-21-24Name: Casey LawsonAddress: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: Male Age: 47Charge: Failure to appear, Child support This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation or arrested and charged with a crime have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Date: 6-21-24Name: Nicholas Arrington Address: Winnfield, LA Race: BlackS*x: Male Age: 43Charge: Failure to appear, Warrant Date: 6-21-24Name: Casey LawsonAddress: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: Ma…

26/06/2024

Date: 6-18-24Name: Leonard C Collins Address: Winnfield,LA Race: Black S*x: Male Age: 61Charge: Direct contempt of court Date: 6-21-24Name: Casey E Lawson Address: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: Male Age: 46Charge: Possession of Schedule 2, DUS, Failure to register, No Seat belt, Direct contempt of court (x3) Date: 6-21-24Name: Tymon CampbellAddress: Winnfield, LA Race: Black ...

Date: 6-18-24Name: Leonard C Collins Address: Winnfield,LA Race: Black S*x: Male Age: 61Charge: Direct contempt of court Date: 6-21-24Name: Casey E Lawson Address: Winnfield, LA Race: White S*x: M…

26/06/2024

Fred R. Flurry Sr.Passed- June 17, 2024.Service: Services for Mr. Flurry took place at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Sandra Gail VarnellPassed-June 17, 2024.Services: Visitation, Funeral and Graveside services for Ms. Varnell took place Wednesday, June 19, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Interment followed directly after services in the Winnfield City Cemetery....

Fred R. Flurry Sr.Passed- June 17, 2024.Service: Services for Mr. Flurry took place at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Sandra Gail VarnellPassed-June 17, 2024.Services:…

19/06/2024

The City Council has enacted an ordinance that will allow the Winnfield City Police Department to work with Meta Solutions to use their hand-held electronic device that can measure vehicle speed, photograph the license and match that with the vehicle’s registration to generate traffic tickets. Ordinance 6 was introduced at the council’s April meeting, tabled in May and approved June 11....

The City Council has enacted an ordinance that will allow the Winnfield City Police Department to work with Meta Solutions to use their hand-held electronic device that can measure vehicle speed, p…