Lifestyle

Chamber members, family and friends join Wendall and Melanie Bryant, Chad and Mallory Hall the new owners of “Salty Brahma” located on Jimmie Davis Boulevard. They invite you to come and visit them on the following days and hours: Tuesday 10 to 5, Wednesday 10 to 2, Thursday 10 to 5, Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2.

The IMPact Team hosted its 3 ^rd annual Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Winn Parish Fairgrounds. This year’s theme was Dream but Stay Woke. The celebration is a family-oriented event that recognizes and celebrates the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War and has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. Juneteenth 2022 kicked off with a parade that concluded at the fairgrounds where the remaining activities took place. The fairground was filled with tents, good food, vendors, water slides, games, music and a lot of positive energy from the community. The IMPaCT Team is grateful for all who supported and donated to help make this event a success. IMPaCT (Initiating Meaningful & Positive Change Together) is a group of ladies who possess a mutual desire to make a positive impact in our community.

The legendary country and gospel group, The Oak Ridge Boys, will perform all their hits live at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, LA at 8 PM on Saturday, October 22.

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. And each remains as enthusiastic about the process as they have ever been.

“When I go on stage, I get the same feeling I had the first time I sang with The Oak Ridge Boys,” says lead singer Duane Allen. “This is the only job I’ve ever wanted to have.”

Watch My Scrubs held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. The owner, Linetra Turner with (L-R) Wayne Kilpatrick, June Melton, Kristin Green, Wynona Harrel, Lientra, Courtland Turner, Serenity Legardy, and Pastor G. Tommell Hamms

Delores Sampey with Hand in Hand Hospice Care visited Winn Council on Aging recently. Mrs. Sampey brought tomato plants and all supplies needed to help each person in attendance pot their own plant.

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Left to right: Macey Ray, Korbyn Wise, Harmonie Sapp, Lovince Solet, Demontrez Sapp. Principal Wendy Miller, Kiwanian Les Michie

Winnfield Primary School - Kindergarten Left to right: Della Etheridge, Denver Bostick, Bae Smith, Elliotte Ford. Administrative Assistant Resa Johnson, Kiwanian Joe Evans, Principal Tiffany Martin.

Winnfield Primary School-Grade 1 Left to right: Keegan O’Bryan, Marcie Vidrine, Jourdan Guillory, Vivian Costanza. Administrative Assistant Resa Johnson, Kiwanian Joe Evans, Principal Tiffany Martin.

Winnfield Primary School-Grade 2 Left to right: Ayden Abels, Scarlett Admire, Nevaeh Whitaker. Administrative Assistant Resa Johnson, Kiwanian Joe Evans, Principal Tiffany Martin.

Winnfield Primary School-Grade 3

Left to right: Krystal Adams, Skylar Hollingsworth, Brandon Marvel. Administrative Assistant Resa Johnson, Kiwanian Joe Evans, Principal Tiffany Martin.

Winn Parish Retired Teachers met for their final meeting of the year on May 17 at Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bankston’s home. There were 35-40 faithful members in attendance to enjoy a time of fellowship, food, and later an official meeting.

The men gathered around as the burgers were cooked and the ladies visited under the beautiful veranda. Homemade ice cream and several sweets were served for dessert. Everyone enjoyed time sharing stories and visiting before moving on to the business of the day.

After the reading of the minutes of the April meeting, Mr. Bankston went on to begin the process of electing the 2022-2024 officers. Those who will hold the positions are Melissa Trammell – President, Ethel Howell – Vice President, and Becky Brazzell – Secretary.

Outgoing President, Mr. Tommy Bankston said a few words about how much he has enjoyed his time as President and the friendships he has developed.

The Trista Tyler Memorial Scholarship awarded $6,500 to Winn Parish Seniors that met the criteria for 2022. General requirements for this $500 scholarship are an overall grade point average of 3.5 or better, ACT score of 20 or above, be a member of the school’s athletic team for at least 2 years including Senior year, be active in at least 2 clubs or school organizations, have a good attendance record, and have no major disciplinary action, good character, pleasant personality and exhibit dedication. Funds for this scholarship are by sponsors, donations and t-shirt sales. The Committee has awarded $120,000 in scholarships to 240 Senior’s in the last 19 years. There are 7 recipients from Winnfield Senior High: Olivia Baxley, Madison Green, Macy Hemphill, Dyllan Lawson, Breland Martin, Macy McFarland and Landen Womack. Atlanta High School has 2 recipients: Princis Goff and Aanaiya Herbert.

Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehabilitation Center kicked off National Skilled Nursing Care Week with a balloon release and serving coffee and donuts on Monday, May 9. The theme of the week was “Creating and Nurturing and Connections.” Residents and staff enjoyed different events each day of the week.

The Dugedmona High Twelve Club, a local group of Masons who raise scholarship money through their fair booth and annual gumbo sale, held its annual scholarship luncheon on May 6. Recipients pictured with Bro. Gregory Davies are: Bottom Row (L to R): Alexis Caskey, Chandler Poisso

Top Row (L to R): Joshua Anderson, Wayne Huckaby, Jayson Anderson, Peyton Little, Hunter Tucker