Since its beginning in 1993, the Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame has honored special individuals who have significantly impacted Louisiana politics.  From Winnfield, LA political legends – the Long Family, to singing Gov. Jimmie Davis, and Louisiana’s only four-time governor, Edwin Edwards, to recent political movers and shakers such as James Carville and Mary Landrieu.  Each year, a slate of honorees are celebrated for their unique contributions to a political landscape like no other – Louisiana.
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Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.  Among the appointments is Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils. 
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The Winn Parish School Board will meet in a special public session Monday, June 28, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Winn Parish School Board in Winnfield, Louisiana; for the purpose of approving insurance renewals and approving the Superintendent of Schools contract. Continue reading →

The Winnfield High School Exploratory Committee (Committee) will meet on today at 11:30 am at Lynda’s Restaurant in Winnfield.

The Committee needs your help in order to help bring back this Winnfield tradition of nearly 70 years. Your time and ideas are very appreciated.

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This week we continue our quest to determine who is the greatest bass angler of all time. In the previous article we revealed and made a case for three anglers in Denny Brauer, Aaron Martens and Edwin Evers. Again, our criteria are based off the recent list by B.A.S.S. of the ‘All-Time Money Winners.” But before we get to the top two on this list, we have to take a look at some of the old timers who made bass fishing what it is today. Guys who were around when it all began in the late 1960’s like Bill Dance, Roland Martin and Rick Clunn who all dominated the pro tour in the beginning and took full advantage of their early success.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received a large volume of calls regarding the future of their lifetime licenses in the wake of the recent legislative session.

Act 356-HB 691, recently signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, does not eliminate all lifetime licenses from the agency.  Rather, it consolidates lifetime licenses into three types:
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Job Vacancy:
Supervisor, Winn Parish School Board

Certification Preference:
Type A teaching certificate with a Masters degree or higher; EDL 1 ·, 2, or 3 or letter indicating eligibility to receive EDL 1 upon employment 

Preferred Qualifications: 
(1) Five or more years of successful teaching experience
(2) Administrative experience
(3) Experience in school transportation, including but not limited to driving, scheduling, routing, and maintenance.

Term of Employment:
12 months

Deadline for Application:
Thursday, July 1, 2021, noon

Remarks:
Copies of all credentials, including current Louisiana teaching certificate, MUST accompany the application.

Selected applicants will be scheduled for interviews.

Submit letter of application and resume’ to:
Alfred L. Simmons
Winn Parish School Board
Post Office Box 430
Winnfield, LA 71483

The Winn Parish School Board is an equal opportunity employer, and provides equal educational opportunities in all programs and activities. No person is discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disabling condition.

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WINN:
None to report

NATCHITOCHES:
Ethel Ann Dark
September 07, 1934 – June 22, 2021
Service: Friday, June 25 at 10am at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches

Rosa B. French
June 22, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Elsie LaCour
June 22, 2021
Service: Saturday, June 26 at 11 am at the Abundant Life Church on Ben Drive in Natchitoches

Arnetta McPhearson Hyams
August 14, 1941 – September 23, 2020
Memorial Mass: Saturday, June 26 at 9 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Graveside Interment Service: Saturday, June 26 at 10 am at the American Cemetery in Natchitoches. All are welcome to attend.

Cynita Nash
June 16, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Edward Sewell, Sr.
June 16, 2021
Service: Saturday, June 26 at 2 pm in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, located at 318 North Street in Natchitoches

Freddie Lee Jackson
June 01, 2021
Arrangements TBA

RED RIVER:
Clarence D. Langlina
October 19, 1932 – June 22, 2021
Service: Friday, June 25 at 11 am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Campti

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Name: Sara Turner
Date: 6-16-2021
Race: White
Gender: Female
Age: Not Listed
Charge: Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles

Name: Dexter L. Powell
Date: 6-17-2021
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Charge: Domestic Abuse Aggravated Battery-Child Endangerment, Domestic Abuse Aggravated Battery-Strangulation, Assault-Aggravated

Name: Prescott Dargin
Date: 6-18-2021
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Charge: Possession of Marijuana w/Intent to Distribute-Attempted, Speeding 1 To 14 Mph Over Limit, Driving Under Suspension (w/o) Accident

Name: Joshua K. Allwell
Date: 6-19-2021
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Charge: Violation of Protective Orders, Contempt of Court

Name: Lisha Ann Nix Cox
Date: 6-19-2021
Race: White
Gender: Female
Age: 47
Charge: Failure to Appear X4, Theft of Utilities

Name: Cody Ryan Sweat
Date: 6-19-2021
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Charge: Failure to Appear

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The Winnfield High School Exploratory Committee is to meet on June 25th at 11:30 am at Lynda’s Restaurant in Winnfield.

“The WHS Annual Reunion has been an annual affair in Winnfield for nearly 70 years,” James Ronald Skains, spokesman for the group said. “However, the 2020 Reunion was not held due to the Pandemic and the 2021 WHS Annual Reunion will not be held this year for a number of reason.” “Our group is looking for the right combination to get the Annual WHS Reunion up and running and keep it going,” Skains continued. “I believe that in times like we are going through now with so much cultural change that it is is important if at all possible to have a network of old friends and classmates to meet with and stay in touch.”

“At our June 25th meeting, we want to explore as many ideas as possible to get the Reunion up and running again and enhance our event so it will be more attractive for classmates to attend. Tammy Procell and a group from the 1972 graduating class has expressed interest in being involved in the 2022 WHS Reunion which will mark their 50th year since graduating.”

“We realize that hosting a Reunion is a big undertaking for just one class so we have been entertaining the idea of having a Standing WHS Alumni Reunion Committee to help the 50th year Host class plan and implement the Reunion event,” Skains added. “For the 2022 event we are looking to have a breakfast on Saturday morning and then have the traditional early evening dinner as has been the custom in past Reunions.” Continue reading →

Virtual Learning for the 2021-2022 school year will be available for students in grades 3rd – 12th. Virtual Learning will not be available for PreK-2nd grade students. All PreK- 2nd-grade instruction will be face to face.

Registration will be held June 7-24, 2021. Parents/guardians will complete a survey to select the Virtual Learning option. The survey link was sent through a Jcall on June 7, 2021. Virtual Learning registration will NOT be accepted after June 24, 2021.

The Virtual Learning option will be facilitated by the third-party vendor Edgenuity. Winn Parish teachers will NOT conduct Virtual Learning.

Students who register for the Virtual Learning option will be committed to Virtual Learning for a full semester. There will be no option for transfer.

Only those parents selecting Virtual Learning for their students need to complete the survey.

Face-to-face instruction will be held Monday-Friday, 5 days a week, at all Winn Parish schools.

Please contact the Winn Parish school where your student is zoned to attend for further information.

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Participants will work intensively with NSU Faculty and Undergraduate Students in the areas of Robotics, Cybersecurity, and S.T.E.A.M. In addition, two of these camps include a specialized ACT Preparation component, designed to help you further prepare for success on the ACT.

 Please register today by following the URL https://www.lgusummercamps.osfa.la.gov/. There is no cost to register or attend these virtual camps. Registration is limited and students will receive confirming emails once accepted into the camp. Campers will receive a specialized no-cost Summer Camp Kit containing all the materials needed to learn-at-home in real time, and throughout the summer. 

NSU ROBOTICS Camp + ACTPractice for Math & Science
July, 12-16, 2021
JR. HIGH: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
HIGH SCHOOL: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NSU CYBERSECURITY
Camp
July, 19-23, 2021
JR. HIGH:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NSU S.T.E.A.M. + ACT PREPCamp
July, 26-30, 2021
JR. HIGH: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For Assistance email: lgusummercamps@la.gov or call Phone: (225) 627-3814

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Winnfield Senior High School is a national College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) center.

CLEP offers 34 exams that cover intro-level college course material. With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.

CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading and study, online courseware or textbooks, noncredit courses, or on-the-job training.

Key CLEP Facts:
• Students take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.
• CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.
• CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.
• CLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers worldwide.
• Students receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).
• More than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP.

Register at https://clep.collegeboard.org/register

CLEP Summer Sale

From June 1–August 31, 2021, students can get a 50% discount on a second CLEP® exam by entering promo code CLEPSUMMER at registration checkout.*

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