Call 2-1-1 to report damage
Local officials are urging all residents to call 2-1-1 to report any incidents of damage related to the storm and flooding experienced during the past week. Please be sure to keep receipts for anything...
View ArticleSupport available for animals
The Delta Humane Society is asking people to let them know about any animals which are suffering due to last week’s flooding.“If you see an animal that seems to be in trouble or if you need help with...
View ArticleFirefighter praises response
Orlando Logan The job of a public servant, emphasis on “servant,” in the fire service, law enforcement, as a medical professional, and even in education as an educator is truly a calling. God calls...
View ArticleRichland residents assessing damage
Richland Parish got more than a third of its annual rainfall in two days this month and residents are still dealing with the aftermath.According to the National Weather Service, Richland Parish...
View ArticleOfficials continue to monitor flooding in Richland Parish
Richland Parish OEP Director Dawn Williams announced this morning that the flooding in Richland Parish continues to be closely monitored. Lafourche Canal at LA Highway 15 continues to rise. However...
View ArticleResidents warned to watch out for scams
Any disaster, unfortunately, results in an increased risk for scams as cleanup and repairs begin. The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office offers this advice to residents impacted by the flooding:• Do...
View ArticleTetanus shots offered to first responders
Richland Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Dawn Williams announced The Department of Health and Hospitals will provide Tetanus Vaccinations to all first responders including law...
View ArticleWoolen Lake closed to boat traffic
Richland Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Dawn Williams announced the water level in Woolen Lake continues to rise. While sand bagging continues at the homes on Woolen Lake, watercraft...
View ArticleEarly voting begins for school bond issue
Early voting for the April 9 general election will be held March 26 through April 2.Early voting will take place between 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the Registrar of Voters Office in the basement of...
View ArticleState senators wrap up special session
The work of the first 2016 special legislative session, where legislators faced the challenge of tackling an historic state budget deficit of over $950 million for the current budget year, is complete....
View ArticleRichland jobless rate increases
Richland Parish’s unemployment rate rose almost two percent in January.The parish jobless rate in January was 8.6 percent, up from 6.9 percent in December 2015. It was down more than two percent from...
View ArticleRayville police break up area-wide theft ring
Rayville Chief of Police Willie Robinson said his department has broken up an area-wide theft ring.Robinson said Sgt. Czyz Williams observed a suspicious vehicle in the vicinity of the back door of...
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Delhi takes second place in powerlifting tourney
Delhi High School took the state runner-up slot in the boys and girls division of the Class A championship in power lifting at ULM.Ascension Episcopal won the state championship in both divisions.In...
View ArticleSBA offers help to victims of flooding
The Small Business Administration wants victims of flood damage to know they have help available in Richland Parish.The SBA has set up a disaster recover center in the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleBoeuf River closed to watercraft traffic
Richland Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Dawn Williams announced that effective March 28, the Boeuf River between LA Hwy 132 (Hatch’s Bridge) and the south end is closed to watercraft....
View ArticleSingle vehicle accident leaves Delhi man dead
Earlier Sunday, a single vehicle crash killed a 25-year-old man from Delhi. He was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected during the crash. Troopers responded to the crash around 12:10 p.m. March 27...
View ArticleCongressman hopes trade with Cuba will help parish farmers
Fifth District U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham will be in Cuba this week, trying to make sure Louisiana is first in line when trade with Cuba is allowed again.Abraham is traveling to Cuba on an agricultural...
View ArticleAnnual Hammer-In set at Starr Homeplace
The annual Hammer-In at Starr Homeplace will be held April 9 in Oak Ridge.The Hammer In, is when you get a group of black smiths and metal workers from all over the county in for a day of learning from...
View ArticleVote set on bond issue
Voters in Richland Parish School District 4 will decide the fate of a bond issue when they go to the polls this weekend.The only item on the ballot on the April 9 election will be a bond issue for...
View ArticleColor Explosion 5K rescheduled
Due to the flooding in Richland Parish, Citizens Progressive Bank has decided to change the dates of the 5K Color Explosion Run. The new race date is May 21 and the deadline to register is April 21....
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