By Bonnie Culverhouse

Former Webster Parish Police Jury representative Jerri Lee, can now add a new title: Webster Parish School Board member for District 9. It is the post that was vacated by long-time member Frankie Mitchell. Lee won handily Saturday night with 193 votes to 14 over Jo Ann McWoodson, a former administrator to WPSB superintendents.

“I’m really excited and looking forward to this opportunity,” said the 36-year educator. “I plan to get started right away, studying and learning the role I’ll be playing.”

With all 49 precincts reporting, the parish wide proposition for a 12.39 mills tax continuation for Webster Parish Libraries was renewed by a large margin. With an unofficial turnout of 7.8 percent, 1,433 voted in favor of the renewal.

“Knowing that our communities support their libraries is touching beyond words,” said Kim Sentell, Director of Marketing for Webster Parish Libraries. “With the passing of the funding renewal, we can begin writing the next chapter for your libraries.”

For more from Jerri Lee and library director Savannah Jones, please see Tuesday’s Webster Parish Journal.