Louisiana leaders poised to aid economy
The Delta Regional Authority congratulates seven new Louisiana graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy who now have the tools to support DRA’s efforts to create jobs, build...
View ArticleHead-on collision leaves two dead
A head-on collison in Richland Parish has left two people dead.Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a head-on crash at 3:30 p.m. July 27 on LA 17 in Richland Parish just south of the West...
View ArticleCommunity urged to join in prayer at the flag
The community is invited to join together for a morning of prayer Aug. 4 at the Rayville High School flag pole for a morning of prayer.The gathering will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program including...
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D.A.R.E. officers enjoy family night at training
Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley and Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell co-hosted Family Night July 18 at the Louisiana Purchase Garden and Zoo for the 27th Annual Training Conference of the...
View ArticleJobless rate rises slightly in Richland Parish
The unemployment rate for Richland Parish rose somewhat in June according to the latest figures released by the Louisiana Works Commission.The parish unemployment rate for June rose to 7.5 percent from...
View Article‘The Road Not Taken’ leads to better literacy instruction
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.”Perhaps you are familiar with these lines from Robert Frost’s famous poem, “The Road Not...
View ArticleKiwanis Club seeks nominations for Aycock award
The deadline for nominations for the fifth Annual Sellers Aycock Jr., Service Award is drawing near.All nominations must be received by the Rayville Kiwanis Aycock Awards Committee by Sept. 28. The...
View ArticleTwo arrested following home invasion
Two men have been arrested for allegedly participating in an attempted murder and rape following a home invasion.The Richland Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at approximately 6:08 a.m. on...
View ArticleRPSO investigation leads to record-breaking arrest
The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Monroe Police ,Metro Narcotics and the FBI recebtkt ended a several months long narcotic investigation in Richland and...
View ArticleDonations help COA aid seniors
The Richland Parish Voluntary Council on Aging is accepting donations to its Sponsor a Senior fundraiser.“Donations to the Sponsor a Senior fundraiser help us serve senior citizens in Richland Parish,...
View ArticleRayville mayor to head municipal association
Harry Lewis, Mayor of Rayville was installed as president of the Louisiana Municipal Association Aug. 2, during the LMA’s 81st annual convention at the Lake Charles Center. Also installed Thursday...
View ArticleFarmer’s market slated for Sept. 22
Local growers, crafters and artisans are invited to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods Sept. 22 at Tractor Supply Company’s fall Farmers Market in Rayville.Vendors with expertise in everything...
View ArticleScouting night set
The Louisiana Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America will host a Join Scouting School Night kickoff at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Delhi United Methodist Church.Parents or guardians and their sons and...
View ArticleLocal riders win at regionals
Two Richland Parish 4-H members brought home awards from a recent regional horse show.They were among 4-H’ers from 13 states who participated in the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show, held Aug. 1 to 5...
View ArticleRHS starts year helping students fight diabetes
Students at Rayville High School have the opportunity to participate in the Adolescent Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program during the 2018-2019 school year.During the 2017-18 school year, RHS received $500...
View ArticleRichland agencies partner with Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers of North Delta is expanding into Richland Parish.Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley said getting a crime stoppers program for Richland Parish had been one of his long-term goals....
View ArticleMonroe man pleads guilty in shooting of Rayville resident
District Attorney John M. “Mack” Lancaster announced that on Aug. 16, Joshua J. Chisley of Monroe pled guilty to manslaughter and aggravated burglary in connection with the death of Keric Whitfield on...
View ArticleLocal field day set for cattle producers
A wide range of topics involving cattle will be presented at the LSU AgCenter northeast Louisiana beef and forage field day on Sept. 20 at the Goldmine Plantation in Richland Parish.The event starts at...
View ArticleInvestigation leads to narcotics arrest
The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following a recent investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics in the parish.Deputies arrested Daniel L. Mock, 36, on an outstanding RPSO...
View ArticleThompson chairs dairy stabilization study commission
During the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, the legislature approved Senate Bill 560 by State Senator Beth Mizell to create the Dairy Stabilization Study Commission. SB 560, now Act 611, is an effort...
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