Suspect jailed in Delhi shooting
The Delhi Police Department arrested a suspect in a recent shooting within four hours of the crime, Delhi Police Chief Roy Williams said.He said the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office received several...
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Louisiana State Police along with the assistance of several other agencies located Jatavious Carroll Dec. 29 at a residence in Delhi.Carroll was wanted for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Jan. 9-16.• Anthony Sledge, 53, 214 Dacron St., Rayville; disturbing the peace, general.• David Williams, 35, 424 Dacron St.,...
View ArticleNortheast Louisiana Stockshow under way
The Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show is now underway in Delhi.Exhibitors from throughout northeast Louisiana are already gathered at the Livestock Show Barn in Delhi and judging is...
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“Peace River” is a Christian cowboy movie exploring faith, love and loyalty;...
George Morris / The Advocate Staff WriterThe poster for "Peace River," which open in select Louisiana theaters on Thursday, March 3.Real-life couple Meg and Ben Jones play Barb and Bo Shane in 'Peace...
View ArticleLewis re-elected mayor
Rayville Mayor Harry Lewis was re-elected Saturday by a 67 percent margin in an election marred by an alleged scuffle with another candidate.Louisiana State Police Troop F is currently investigating...
View ArticleRunoff slated for police chief
Incumbent Police Chief Willie Robinson will face challenger Markus Turner in a run-off election on April 30.Turner garnered 49 percent of the ballots with 364 votes while Robinson had 39 percent with...
View ArticleDelhi secures funds to improve water system
Delhi Mayor Jesse WashingtonGov. John Bel Edwards has approved a $592,000 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities application for the Town of Delhi. This grant award is...
View ArticleRayville mayor named to environmental panel
Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed Rayville Mayor Harry Lewis to the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission.The mission of the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission is to create a...
View ArticleStorms disrupt traffic, electricity
High straight line winds and two tornadoes swept through Richland Parish last week.No lives were lost, but the storms downed trees and power lines, disrupting traffic and electricity throughout the...
View ArticleDelhi will host volunteer clean-up day
In partnership with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful - Love The Boot campaign, the Town of Delhi will hold its community clean-up on April 23.“We are asking for all individuals, churches, groups,...
View ArticleJunior 4-H’ers host book drive
Richland Parish 4-H Junior Leaders are collecting books for part of their Global Youth Service Day project, and they need your help.“If you have any children’s books in good condition, you can drop...
View ArticleChamber, COA feed seniors
The Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce funded an Easter meal for the participants of the Richland Voluntary Council on Aging. “Our congregate members (those who eat at the centers) and our home...
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DCS junior Beta Club visits Care and Share
A band of Delhi Charter School Junior Beta Club members led by Melissa Ezell delivered birthday cake packages to Care and Share on April 12. In addition, they received a tour of the facilities and a...
View ArticleRayville voters will elect police chief in Saturday run-off
Rayville voters will go the polls Saturday to elect a police chief.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.The only item on the April 30 ballot will be a runoff election between incumbent police chief...
View ArticleRayville voters elect new chief of police
Rayville voters elected a new police chief over the weekend.Markus Turner defeated incumbent police chief Willie Robinson with 59 percent of the vote.Turner received 424 votes to Robinson’s 296.Turnout...
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Save the Date: Rayville
Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton reunion setBy Nelson Woods, Class of 1968The unveiling and dedication of the Eula D. Britton Historical Marker and Legacy Brick Monument will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. June...
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Delhi native retires as Texas adjutant general
An MQ-9 Reaper Pilot explains what the crew members are doing in the Ground Control Station to Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, Texas Adjutant General, Jan. 24, 2019, at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Gen....
View ArticleMusic trail honors Rayville blues duo with marker, concert
The Louisiana Blues Trail unveiled a marker commemorating local Delta Blues duo Po’ Henry and Tookie Saturday at Rayville’s gazebo on US Highway 425.“It is so rewarding that so many of you took time...
View ArticleNominations are now open for Sellers Aycock Jr. award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Sellers Aycock Jr. Service Award.Sellers Aycock was a lifelong resident of Rayville who volunteered tirelessly to improve his town, his church and his...
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