Traffic stop leads police to drug, firearm arrest
A routine traffic stop has led to a drug arrest in Rayville.Rayville Chief of Police Willie L. Robinson Sr., advised while on routine patrol April 18, Sgt. Czyz Williams of Rayville Police Department...
View ArticleRPD to observe police week with prayer gathering
Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson and the officers of the Rayville Police Department will a moment of prayer Monday in recognition of National Police Week.Robinson invites the community to take...
View ArticleMore than 30 guilty pleas entered in 5th District Court
John M. “Mack” Lancaster, 5th District Attorney, reported the felony pleas taken during recent sessions in Fifth District Court in Richland Parish.Assistant District Attorney Doug Wheeler represented...
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Delhi hospital honors volunteers
The Ladies Auxiliary of Delhi Hospital was honored at a luncheon at Randall’s at Black Bear on April 15 commemorating National Volunteer Week. These ladies work tirelessly in the gift shop to fund...
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Train hits 18-wheeler in Richland parish
Richland Parish deputies responded a crash involving an 18 wheeler and train at 8:25 a.m. May 5 at the railroad crossing on Gin Road near US Hwy 80, west of Rayville. Richland Parish Sheriff Lee...
View ArticleDES helps outfit town’s police dog
The Delhi Police Department along with the Richland Parish Sheriff’s office went to Delhi Elementary School during their Red Ribbon Week in Oct. 2015.Officer Derrick Hudson and Investigator Trey Stokes...
View ArticleWorkers get to the root of the problem at library
Work on renovating the Richland Parish library is back on track.“We have gotten to the root of the problem,” library director Amanda Stewart said. “Delays have happened at the Richland Parish Library...
View ArticleMangham sailor uses pets to reduce stress
Lt. Cmdr. Scott Adams Almost every Wednesday night for well over a year, I have been bringing certified dogs and cats into the barracks to be available as the students return from Hospital Corps School...
View ArticleParish schools drop uniforms
The Richland Parish School Board will do away with school uniforms next year.The school board voted 6-3 at its regular meeting last week for no schools in Richland Parish to adhere to a dress code...
View ArticleAccident leaves two people dead
Two people died Friday afternoon after the driver of a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle...
View ArticlePoverty Point slates youth activities
Poverty Point World Heritage Site will host special activities for young people May 21 in conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day.Beginning at 11 a.m., walking tours and tram tours will be...
View ArticleRayville police solve rash of vehicle burglaries
The Rayville Police Department has solved a series of vehicle burglaries.Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson Investigator Jerry Davis received May 9, 2016 at approximately 2:14 PM, Investigator...
View ArticleRobert Lewis
Robert Lewis, 75, of Epps, died Friday.He was a retired correctional officer for Angola Prison and former Chief of Police of Epps.Funeral services were held at Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Walnut Grove...
View ArticleSBA reminds residents loans still available
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center - West today reminded small, nonfarm businesses in 43 Louisiana parishes and neighboring...
View ArticleYouth group set to work in area
The U.M. Army is marching on Rayville.The group is a youth mission organization affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1979. The week-long camp will consists of more than 60 high school...
View ArticleRayville police arrest suspect in car burglary
The Rayville Police Department has captured the person responsible for a car burglary.Rayville Chief of Police Willie Robinson Sr., said the Rayville Police Department received a call from a local...
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Veterans cemetery marks dedication, Memorial Day
The Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery will honor veterans with the dedication ceremony of a carillon on Friday and with a Memorial Day program on Monday.The carillon, donated by AMVETS as part of...
View ArticleProgram brings jobs to youths
The Delta Work Ready Academy kicked off Friday in Oak Grove.Funded by a $15,000 grant the program offers 30 students who qualify for it $900 for taking the course with a $100 bonus if they complete...
View ArticleParish schools provide free meals in June
The Richland Parish School Board is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participating requirements for the program...
View ArticleAbraham bill aims to combat executive overreach
Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, introduced legislation on May 23, that seeks to halt the Obama administration’s executive overreach regarding the transgender bathroom directive handed down to...
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