Wanda Bennett, a fixture in northwest Louisiana public service for four decades, died Tuesday in Bossier City. Bennett was elected to the first of three Bossier City Council terms in 1978, and a variety of leadership roles followed until her retirement from public service in 2020. She represented District 3 on the Bossier Parish Police Jury from 2008 until she retired. Bennett served as president during her time on both the council and the police jury.