Month: December 2023

Jackson Lead Winnfield Tigers Past Montgomery High School

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Jaylon Jackson scored 18 points to lead Winnfield Tigers past Montgomery High School, 68-39, on Tuesday.

Leading 24-22, Winnfield Tigers went on a 21-point run to pull further away. Winnfield Tiger had a strong first half, leading 43-22 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory.

Jaylon Jackson poured in 12 points in the first half as Winnfield Tigers outscored Montgomery High School 41-22.

Winnfield Tiger’s 29-38 shooting on twos was a key factor in the game. The Tigers passed the ball well with 11 assists on 32 made baskets. Winnfield Tigers swiped 11 steals in the game. Jaylon Jackson and Tank Lewis brought excitement to the game with three dunks, Jaylon (2) and Tank (1). Craig St. Cyr lead the team with three steals. Tank Lewis pounded the glass, collecting five rebounds to lead Winnfield Tigers. Craig St. Cyr (15 points), CL Davis (8 point), Tank Lewis (8 points), TV Butler (8 points), De’Cavian Duncan (5 points), Jordan Washington (2 points), Josh Hayes (2 points), and Bryant Nash (2 points) helped out Winnfield Tigers as well.

Calvin High School Announces Student of the Year

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Calvin High School representatives for the Department of Education’s Student of the Year recognition are Kayden Corbitt (12th grade), Jaxon Griffin (5th grade) and Kolt Keiffer (8th grade).

By JoAnn Taylor

Each year the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education sponsors a program that highlights elementary, middle, and high school students.  

The Student of the Year program recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, service, citizenship, and academic achievement.  

This year representing the Cougars are the following students: 5th grade representative is Jaxon Griffin.  The 8th grade representative is Kolt Keiffer.  Kayden Corbitt is the representative for the 12th grade.  

The school is proud of each one of these representatives for a “job well done.”

Retired Teachers Enjoy Thanksgiving Lunch at CHS

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By JoAnn Taylor

Winn Parish has a rich history of educators that have fostered the minds of students for years.  Calvin High School was proud to honor the retired educators for Thanksgiving by hosting a small program for them.  

The guests enjoyed a special Thanksgiving performance from the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes.  After experiencing the fellowship and reminiscing of days gone by they were then served a delicious Thanksgiving feast.  

The meal was generously prepared by the Calvin cafeteria ladies and was thankfully enjoyed by all in attendance.  The Cougars look forward to continuing their tradition of giving back to those whom have given so much through the years.  

All of the Winn Parish retired educators are appreciated.

Community Prepares for Shop with a Cop Program

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Courtesy of the Winnfield Police Department 

Winnfield, LA—-All Winnfield Emergency Response personnel are preparing for the Annual Shop with a Cop on Saturday December 9.  

Participating children, nominated by the local schools, will meet at the Winnfield Police Department at 2 p.m., and will be loaded onto Emergency vehicles (Fire Trucks, Police Units, Water Rescue and more) for the 2:30 parade through town to the local Walmart Supercenter.  There, police officers, fire fighters, families and local politicians will assist these youngsters in their shopping for Christmas gifts.

The event is sponsored by the Police Department through a local non-profit organization named “Operation Save a Kid.”  Money is raised throughout the year, mainly from donations from businesses and individuals, as well as boot drives.  This is the 16th year for the Shop with a Cop Program in Winnfield.  

Last year 100 kids were given a Christmas they might otherwise not have had.  This year the departments plan to break that record and are prepared for 110 kids so far.

At 3 p.m. the shopping begins. All are welcome to come and enjoy the smiles and Christmas spirit.

Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

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Date: 12-2-23
Name: Glen Zell Wade 
Address: Pineville, LA 
Race: Black 
Sex: Male 
Age: 66 
Charge: Distribution of Schedule 2 (meth) Distribution of Fentanyl 

Date: 12-3-23
Name: Brandice C Farmer 
Address: Goldonna, LA 
Race: Black 
Sex: Female 
Age: 36
Charge: Probation revocation  

Date:12-4-23
Name: Cortina C Sweat 
Address: Lake Jackson, TX 
Race:White 
Sex: Female 
Age: 40
Charge: Domestic abuse battery, Child endangerment, Expired license, Driving while intoxicated 

Date: 12-4-23
Name: Alejandro C Gonzalez
Address: N/A 
Race: Hispanic 
Sex: Male 
Age: 33
Charge: Trespassing

Date: 12-4-23
Name: Silviano C Gonzalez 
Address: N/A
Race: Hispanic 
Sex: Male 
Age: 38
Charge: Trespassing 

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.

Winnfield Police Department Arrest Report

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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.