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. “This is not my office, it’s yours, the people of Winn Parish.”
On Saturday, June 29, that same public is invited to be a part of this changeover as the installation service of Joshua C. McAllister is held in the Central Louisiana Technical College at 2 p.m.
“I am ready to get back to work for the people of Winn Parish,” he told the Journal. “I served on the Police Jury for eight years but I’ve been out of the picture for the past six months as I’ve prepared for the duties of this office. I’m ready to get back in. As for the installation service, I’m excited for our citizens to see my team and for them to know that this office will be serving Winn Parish.”
The Saturday event will open with The Lord’s Prayer which will be led by Todd Martin. This will be followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a Welcome to the gathering.
Recognition of special guests will follow.
The afternoon will be filled with special music from local churches, with the first presentation coming following the introduction of guests.
Then will come the focal point of the service, the Installation of Sheriff Joshua C. McAllister. Performing this honor will be Lt. Gov Billy Nunguesser. Again there will be some Special Music.
Keynote speaker for the afternoon will be Bro. Craig James. Special Music will follow his presentation.
A Community Prayer to solemnize the service will be initiated by Bro. Craig James. In this Community Prayer he will ask for all local pastors to come forward and pray over the community and the office and the deputies.
Once more, Special Music will fill the Civic Center.
Justice Jay B. McCallum, Louisiana Supreme Court, will preside in the swearing in of Chief Deputy Michael Gilliam and other officers.
Then Sheriff Josh McAllister will give his remarks to turnout in the hall.
Closing Prayer and Blessing will be given by Bro. Author Robinson.
Refreshments to follow.
