In consideration of our customer’s and employees’ safety, both Bank of Winnfield’s branches will be closed tomorrow due to winter weather conditions. To ensure access to your funds, both ATM’s will be open.
Bank management will assess the situation regarding operating hours on Wednesday.
Remember, you can bank from home with our Online and Mobile Banking App.
City of Winnfield Police Department
Name: James M. Lee
Date: 2-8-21
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Charge: Simple Criminal Damage to Property
Name: Rodney T. Payton
Date: 2-11-21
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Charge: Failure to Appear
The Winn Parish Police Jury will meet for a Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 4:55 PM.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that all state maintained roadways with the exception of I-20 and I-49 (sections that remain open) in the 7-parish Northwest region have been deemed impassable due to winter weather conditions.
There has been significant accumulation of snow and ice on bridges, overpasses, and roadways resulting in travel conditions that are considered to be inadvisable. With additional winter precipitation expected to impact the region over the next few days, DOTD is strongly urging motorists to avoid ALL unnecessary travel, including on interstates that remain open.
The major impacted routes include but are NOT limited to:
US 71 (Natchitoches/Red River Parish line to Arkansas state line)
US 171 (Sabine/DeSoto Parish line to I-20 in Caddo Parish)
LA 1 (Natchitoches/Red River Parish line to Arkansas state line)
US 84 (Texas state line to US 171 in Mansfield)
LA 2 (Texas state line to Union Parish line)
LA 9 (Natchitoches/Bienville Parish line to Arkansas state line)
US 371 (I-49 to the Arkansas state line)
US 79 (Minden to Arkansas state line)
LA 3 (Bossier City to Arkansas state line)
LA 526 (LA 3132 to I-49)
LA 3132 (I-20 to LA 523)
While these and many other routes have not been barricaded and marked as ‘closed’, it is the intent of DOTD to warn motorists that roadway conditions have deteriorated and travel could be hazardous. If travel is absolutely necessary, DOTD urges drivers to adhere to the following safety tips:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Avoid driving while distracted.
Always allow for extra driving time.
Avoid using cruise control.
Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
Be on the lookout for DOTD crews and other emergency responders and their equipment.
Remember that it’s unlawful and unsafe to drive around a road closed barricade for any reason.
Also, beware of black ice – a thin, transparent layer of ice accumulation that can be visually hard to detect on bridges, overpasses, off-ramps and in shady spots. As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from distracted driving or driving under the influence.
511 Traveler Information: Travelers can find information regarding road closures by downloading the Louisiana 511 mobile app or by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at http://www.511la.org. This website is updated in real time with changing road conditions.
Photo: DOTD- I20 at Greenwood
Entergy Louisiana crews are on standby across the state as the utility prepares for snow, ice and freezing temperatures statewide beginning tonight and into the week.
The National Weather Service is predicting several inches of snow possible in north Louisiana and ice accumulations up to one-fourth an inch possible in north and central Louisiana, and up to half an inch possible in portions of south Louisiana, including Baton Rouge.
If this type of winter precipitation occurs, it could pose significant challenges for our electric system, especially in cities, such as Baton Rouge that have a large tree canopy. Snow and ice can add weight to tree limbs and cause them to fall into electric equipment, downing power lines and utility poles. It can also add weight to power lines, causing them to sag and break crossarms or damage other electric equipment.
Crews have been going through their pre-storm checklists, much like they would ahead of a hurricane. Line workers are prepping and fueling their trucks and making sure they have adequate winter clothing.
Restoration during extremely cold weather can take time. If outages do occur, crews may have to bring customers online in phases to avoid damaging the electric system. Crews will also continue practicing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may slow restoration work. This is often the case in areas where customers have all-electric homes. To learn more about restoring power in extremely cold weather, visit entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/restoration/extreme-cold/.
These are extreme conditions creating high demand for electricity over the next few days. Some ways customers can help conserve energy through this period:
Customers should be prepared for winter weather as well. For preparedness and safety tips, visit entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/winterweather.
STORM RESTORATION PROCESS
If there are widespread outages, we will deploy scouts to assess damage. We base our estimates of restoration times on those assessments. We will communicate these estimates with you, updating as new information becomes available. Our crews will simultaneously be restoring service where it is deemed safe to do so. We ask for your patience, and please know restoring your power safely and quickly is our top priority.
The restoration process can be hampered by the surge of instantaneous electrical demand from appliances (heating units, water heaters, etc.) when service is restored to your location, potentially overloading protective devices on Entergy’s electrical system. To help mitigate this problem, Entergy encourages you to turn off any electrical heaters or electrical appliances that can easily be turned off until power is restored.
Please be mindful of the following safety tips:
We want to keep you informed. The best way to get information about outages is via Entergy’s View Outage page on our website. Additional resources for your convenience:
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), acting upon a request of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), is asking all customers to conserve electricity for 48 hours beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday as extreme cold grips the region. SPP, the regional organization that manages the electric grid across 17 central and western U.S. states, reports a high demand for electricity that is expected to increase over the next several days because of persistent, widespread and extreme cold.
Steps to reduce electricity use include:
Open curtains on the sunny side of the house to warm up your home. If there’s no sun, close the shades to keep warm air inside.
SWEPCO asks its customers to take whatever measures they can to limit the use of electricity, so that no further actions are necessary. Customers’ combined efforts can reduce overall demand for electricity and help ease the situation.
SWEPCO will provide updates through the news media, on SWEPCO.com.
SWEPCO customers in East Texas and the Panhandle also may hear advisories from neighboring grid operator Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which serves much of the rest of the state. SWEPCO is not part of ERCOT. SWEPCO is part of SPP, which is a separate regional reliability grid.
SPP is a regional transmission organization: a not-for-profit corporation mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure reliable supplies of power, adequate transmission infrastructure and competitive wholesale electricity prices on behalf of its members. SPP manages the electric grid across 17 central and western U.S. states and provides energy services on a contract basis to customers in both the Eastern and Western Interconnections. The company’s headquarters are in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices will be closed statewide Monday, February 15, as a winter storm passes through the area.
All agency heads are responsible for determining those essential personnel who should remain on duty, report for duty or those who should report to alternate work sites as necessary. Officials continue to monitor conditions throughout the state, and this announcement may be updated.
This office closure applies to all nonessential employees, including those authorized to work from home due to COVID-19.
State employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, which will be updated: 1.800.360.9660 or 225.342.0498.
Alexandria, Louisiana, February 14, 2021 – Due to extreme weather, all 8 CLTCC campus facilities will be closed Monday and Tuesday (February 15 & 16) yet we will continue to serve Students and Communities remotely as is possible. CLTCC will continue to monitor the weather and make announcements for Wednesday. As a reminder, Monday and Tuesday are Student holidays.
To contact us, you may do so by directly e-mailing one of our Team, calling us at 800.278.9855, e-mailing us at info@cltcc.edu, or online at www.CLTCC.edu. CLTCC encourages everyone to stay safe during this extended extreme weather event.
Louisiana Operation Game Thief Inc. (LOGT), a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $4,200 to residents statewide at its meeting on Feb 6, in Baton Rouge.
The LOGT board reviewed 13 cases that included public tips from informants. A total of 17 subjects were apprehended and 71 offenses were written in regards to the reviewed cases.
The cases reviewed consisted of deer, migratory game bird, turkey and convicted felons in possession of firearm cases.
LOGT has paid out a total of $446,810.00 in reward money to informants since the start of the program in 1984.
Anyone wishing to report wildlife or fisheries violations should anonymously call LDWF’s 24-hour toll free Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 442-2511 or use LDWF’s tip411 program. To use the tip411 program, tipsters can text LADWF and their tip to 847411 or download the “LADWF Tips” iPhone and Android apps.
To make a donation to the LOGT that can be used for cash rewards, contact Lt. Will Roberts at wroberts@wlf.la.gov.
Battery Warehouse INC. d.b.a. Tony’s Body Shop & Collision Center & Towing Service in Natchitoches, La is looking for a full-time, experienced Auto Body Technician to join our team. We are dedicated to serving our customers by providing exceptional service in a timely manner. Applicants must be able to work at production shop pace and demonstrate concern for quality in accordance with dealer and factory standards.
Apply in person:
2170 Hwy 6
Natchitoches, LA
318-357-0677
WINN:
None Reported
NATCHITOCHES:
None Reported
Shonna Moss, manager of the Winn Community Health Clinic’s grant through the Rural Substance Abuse Prevention Project, was the guest of President Jodi Taylor and last week’s speaker for the Winnfield Rotary meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
The grant is being used to help families with children at risk for teen substance abuse improve their chances of preventing development of drug and alcohol addiction in their children.
Ms. Moss cited grave results of studies showing that 45% of children who begin drinking alcohol at age 13 will go on to become alcohol dependent, that 67% of children who binge drink before the age of 15 will go on to use illegal drugs, and 85% of all crime in the United States is directly or indirectly attributable to alcohol or drug abuse and addiction. She also noted that one child out of twelve in the United States lives with an addicted parent, and that alcohol and drug abuse cost this country $500 billion a year.
Ms. Moss said that studies show that teens who use alcohol and/or drugs have higher rates of depression, school failure and teen pregnancy than teens who do not use those substances. Further, a person who reaches the age of 21 without using alcohol or drugs will likely not become addicted to such substances.
The program funded by the grant is called the Strengthening Families Program. It consists of a 12 to 14-week course, with two hours per week spent in the classroom, teaching families positive skills involving bonding, boundaries and monitoring to strengthen the family unit and improve parent/child/sibling relationships in such a way as to help children avoid using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. The program has been successful in decreasing family conflict, reducing depression and anxiety in children, and dramatically reducing tobacco, alcohol and drug use and abuse.
According to Ms. Moss, the program will begin in our community when several families have been recruited to participate, and it is open to any family in the community willing to learn, as every family can benefit from the skills taught in the course. The primary target is the family already dealing with conflict, problems in school, and general misconduct. Anyone interested in participating in the course may contact Ms. Moss at (318) 628-0169.
The Rotary Club of Winnfield meets every Wednesday at Noon for lunch at Lynda’s Country Kitchen. For more information about the Rotary Club of Winnfield, you may contact President, Jodi Taylor (832) 573-5085. You can also find club information on Facebook at Rotary Club of Winnfield Facebook Page or online at Rotary.org.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is changing how hunting and fishing licenses are printed. Beginning March 15, 2021, licenses and tags will no longer be printed on durable stock paper. Instead, it will be printed on regular, 8.5 x 11 (letter-size) paper.
LDWF is making the switch to eliminate aging hardware requirements associated with the traditional printed system.
Customers may also choose to have a digital copy of their license emailed to them. Simply ensure the license vendor has your email address recorded accurately on file, and the electronic license will be sent immediately after the purchase is complete. This can be saved on your smart device and used as proof of a valid license in the field. However, deer and turkey tags must be printed for use in the field.
LDWF is dedicated to connecting people and families with nature. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
Don’t hesitate to email additional questions to LDWFLicensing@wlf.la.gov.
additional benefits of this transition can be found here