AgCenter to host crop forum in Delhi
LSU AgCenter experts will present the latest research updates in corn, cotton and soybean production at the annual Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum set for Feb. 6 at the Delhi Civic Center.“This...
View ArticleDelhi police capture home invasion suspect
The Delhi Police were able to capture a home invasion on Tuesday.Delhi Police Chief Roy Williams said the Richland Parish Sheriff Office received a 911 call in reference to a home invasion at 1:50...
View ArticleArrest made following S-Mart armed robbery
An arrest has been made following the Jan. 16 armed robbery of the S-Mart convenience store in Bee Bayou.The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Kendrix Matthews, 31, on Jan. 22 in connection...
View ArticleMarijuana seized during traffic stop in Delhi
The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office seized approximately 11 pounds of marijuana in Delhi Friday.Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley said the RPSO Deputies conducted a traffic stop Jan. 24 on a Toyota...
View ArticleBody of missing man found in Franklin Parish
Remains of Joshua Charles Berry, a Richland Parish man who has been missing since the fall of 2012, have been found in Franklin Parish.Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb said on Nov. 11, 2019, a man...
View ArticleMaster Cattleman classes scheduled
The LSU AgCenter will host Louisiana Master Cattleman classes beginning March 9 at the AgCenter Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro.Since 2004, the Louisiana Master Cattleman program has...
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Ecstasy seized in arrest
Richland Parish Sheriff’s Deputies seized 100 Ecstasy tablets during a traffic stop Jan. 31.Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley said deputies spotted a vehicle parked in the middle of Harris Road in...
View ArticlePreschool roundup planned
Preschool roundup for Richland Parish schools will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9-13.Parents can complete the preschool application process at the Richland Parish School Board, 411 Foster St.,...
View ArticleSchool choice application dates announced
The Richland Parish School Board will continue to offer School Choice transfer options to students who are enrolled in schools receiving a letter grade of D or F for the upcoming school year. All...
View ArticleRichland jobless rate rises by .3 percent
Richland Parish’s unemployment rate rose slightly in December according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Works Commission.Richland’s unemployment rose from 6.6 percent in November 2019 to 6.9...
View ArticleDonation helps Delhi protect K-9 officer
The Delhi Police Department K-9 officer will be better protected on duty thanks to a donation from Royal Recognition in Wisconsin.The company donated $1,100 to the Delhi Police Department to cover the...
View ArticleSeminar to aid gardeners
The LSU AgCenter will host a spring horticulture seminar March 4 at the Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro.The program is part of a semiannual series of educational and training...
View ArticleKindergarten registration set for Richland Parish schools
Richland Parish Schools will host kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9-13.Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 30 to register. Parents must bring their child’s...
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Abraham to address Richland Chamber
The fourth annual Richland Chamber Banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 19 at the Rayville Civic Center.“This year we are expecting another record crowd, as the Richland Chamber has become the...
View ArticleNo wake zone announced
Richland Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Dawn Williams announced effective Feb. 20, Boeuf River and Woolen Lake are under an Emergency No Wake Zone. “Due to excessive rainfall,...
View ArticleScholarships available to local students
The William and Hannah McClain Foundation has scholarships available for two deserving students of the 2020 graduating class of Rayville High School. To be considered for a scholarship the student must...
View ArticleDelhi man sentenced for armed robbery
A Delhi man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the armed robbery of Thompson’s Grocery.Artis Crockham of Delhi was sentenced on Feb. 19 to 25 in prison for the Aug. 23, 2019 armed robbery at...
View ArticleRayville secures grants for airport, sewer expansion
The Town of Rayville will extend sewerage service south to the Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery thanks to a capital outlay grant from the state.“We already had water service running out to the cemetery but...
View ArticleLady Hornets removed from state tournament
The Rayville High School girls were pulled from the playoffs by the LHSAA the day before the first round game last week.Rayville High School principal Dr. Samuel Rontez Williams said the LHSAA decided...
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Bouef River DAR names Good Citizens winners
Jamie HarrellBoeuf River Chapter, NSDAR, met Feb. 10, 2020 in the lovely home of Angela Hales with Dora Heath as co-hostess.Six members and nine quests enjoyed delicious refreshments before the...
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