Winnfield Police and Fire Departments Highlight Community Connection at Recent Fall Events

Winnfield Police Officers, from the left, Assistant Chief Charles Curry and Officer Cassidy Martin showing their Halloween spirit during the Nov. 4 Fall Fest on Main Street.

The Winnfield Police Department, along with the Winnfield Fire Department and Winn Parish District 3 Fire Department, joined residents across the city for a full slate of fall activities, including Trunk or Treats, the Breast Cancer Walkathon and WSHS homecoming.

Activities began with a Trunk or Treat at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home on Oct. 23, followed by the Breast Cancer Walkathon on Oct. 25 and another Trunk or Treat for residents of Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation on Oct. 30. The month concluded with Winnfield Senior High School’s homecoming football game and related activities.

The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat, originally scheduled for Oct. 28, was held Nov. 4 and drew an impressive turnout.

Winnfield Police said they look forward to continuing community engagement through several upcoming events, including the Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11, which featured a parade around the Primary School, a walk-through of the school and lunch with the children.

Other upcoming events include the annual Christmas Open House in downtown Winnfield on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and a Boot Drive for the 19th annual “Shop with a Cop” program on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be stationed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 167 North and Thomas Mill Road to collect donations.