Rayville High School JROTC underwent a JROTC program of accreditation where the cadets executed drills, interviews and a military briefing for the 6th Brigade representatives from Savannah Georgia.
Their goal was to score a 95 percent on the inspection. The unit met their goal and scored a 98.6 percent, making them one of the few schools in Louisiana to have the Honor Unit with Distinction.
This unit has far exceeded expectations and the Students can be proud of what they have accomplished.

District 34 Sen. Francis Thompson met with Governor John Bel Edwards, Education Policy Advisor Donald Songy and Dave Spence of the Southern Regional Education Board in Baton Rouge.
Thompson sits on the Executive and Finance Board for Southern Regional Education Board, which covers 14 states in the Southeastern portion of the United States. The meeting was to discuss more opportunities to strengthen education in Northeast Louisiana parishes.
In recent months, SREB has worked to enroll Northeast Louisiana schools in training programs in an effort to build coalitions with those schools to improve the quality of education, teacher performance, student achievement, and higher test scores. In this meeting, the four discussed funding solutions for TOPS and other scholarship opportunities along with funding for K12.
The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education.
They help educators strengthen student learning with professional development, proven practices and curricula. They help policymakers, institutions and educators share scarce resources to accomplish more together than they could alone.
SREB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Atlanta. Their 16 member states are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Senator Thompson has been a member of the SREB Executive Board for many years working to improve education in Louisiana.

March is National Nutrition Month.
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign solely focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
This year’s theme is Put Your Best Fork Foward, which acts as a reminder that each bite counts. Making just small shifts in our food choices, can add up over time.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest starting with small changes in order to make healthier lasting changes you can enjoy. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month inspires us to start with small changes in our eating habits – one forkful at a time. So whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, Put Your Best Fork Forward to help find your healthy eating style!
Key Messages for National Nutrition Month
1. Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
2. Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
3. How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
4. Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active most days of the week.
5. Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.
For more information, please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org

Brittney J. Seay is the LSU AgCenter assistant area nutrition agent-EFNEP Supervisor for Madison, Richland, East and West Carroll parishes.

The William and Hannah McClain Foundation has scholarships available for two deserving students of the 2017 graduating class of Rayville High School.
To be considered for the scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:
• Has maintained at least a 2.8 grade point average for grades 9-12 (enclose a sealed official transcript with application).
• Must he financially disadvantaged.
• Must be accepted as a full-time student at a college/university of his/her choice (please submit a copy of the college/university acceptance letter).
• Must have declared a major in any discipline.
• Must matriculate in the Fall/Spring semesters at a four year college/university.
• Must mail fee receipt of registration to the address listed on the application for verification of the enrollment.
• Must maintain at least a “B” average per semester for continued eligibility.
Please submit three recommendation letters on official facility letterhead; two from past teachers or counselors affirming the student’s academic promise and one from merit reference supporting student volunteer/extracurricular efforts.
All applications must be mailed and postmarked by April 22. Hand carried. e-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be considered.
For more information about the William and Hannah McClain Foundation or to submit an application, write to P.O. Box 1133, 1902 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489-2207; phone or fax 281-437-7547 of 832-978-6931 or e-mail katieweber@aol.com.

Enjoy a nature-based night hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 25.
The program will consist of discussing the various animal furs in the museum. Also, visitors will have the opportunity to conduct an owl prowl. The program will end with spider sniffing and telling animal related stories around the campfire and preparing s’mores and hot chocolate.
So, bring the entire family out and enjoy the evening. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and we will supply a few flashlights, but you are welcome to bring yours. Comfortable shoes are needed for the hiking portion of the program.
Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers visitors the opportunity to study the culture of area inhabitants from 1600 to 1100 BC. The $4 admission fee provides access to the area museum, video, hiking trail, driving tour, tram tour and any interpretive events taking place at the site.
Children (3 and under) and senior citizens (62 and over) are admitted free. Poverty Point is located in West Carroll Parish, east of Monroe on La. 577.
The park is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call 1-888-926-5492 toll free or 926-5492 in the Epps area, or follow the site on Facebook.

The National History Bee is a stimulating way to test the knowledge of students that revel in learning about the past.
Mangham Junior High students completed the first phase of the competition in December by taking the Online Regional Qualifying Exam. The exams were then scored by the National History Bee committee. As a result those scoring the highest in each region of the United States were qualified to attend and compete at the Regional Finals.
Six students qualified for the Regional Finals in Baton Rouge. Those qualifying were eighth graders Chris Lindbeck, Zach Lindbeck and Aubrey Prewitt, seventh grader Luke Gibson and sixth graders Merritt Coenen, Kade Duchesne, Danae Green and Pepper Prewitt.
The regional finals of the National History Bee, were held Feb. 15. These students participated in three rounds of competition consisting of thirty questions each. The top eight scorers then competed in the championship round, in which Luke Gibson, Zach Lindbeck and Aubrey Prewitt represented MJHS.
Of the six students participating from Mangham, four qualified to attend the National Finals in Atlanta, Georgia in June of this year. Those students are Luke Gibson, Zach Lindbeck, Aubrey Prewitt and Pepper Prewitt.
The MJHS faculty and staff would like to say how extremely proud they are of each of these students for representing the school and community well.

The National History Bee is a stimulating way to test the knowledge of students that revel in learning about the past.
Mangham Junior High students completed the first phase of the competition in December by taking the Online Regional Qualifying Exam. The exams were then scored by the National History Bee committee. As a result those scoring the highest in each region of the United States were qualified to attend and compete at the Regional Finals.
Six students qualified for the Regional Finals in Baton Rouge. Those qualifying were eighth graders Chris Lindbeck, Zach Lindbeck and Aubrey Prewitt, seventh grader Luke Gibson and sixth graders Merritt Coenen, Kade Duchesne, Danae Green and Pepper Prewitt.
The regional finals of the National History Bee, were held Feb. 15. These students participated in three rounds of competition consisting of thirty questions each. The top eight scorers then competed in the championship round, in which Luke Gibson, Zach Lindbeck and Aubrey Prewitt represented MJHS.
Of the six students participating from Mangham, four qualified to attend the National Finals in Atlanta, Georgia in June of this year. Those students are Luke Gibson, Zach Lindbeck, Aubrey Prewitt and Pepper Prewitt.
The MJHS faculty and staff would like to say how extremely proud they are of each of these students for representing the school and community well.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the department’s Weights and Measures division is seeing an increase in skimming devices at gasoline pumps.

“Our inspectors seem to be finding one or two skimmers on a weekly basis. Consumers are also alerting our office more often which helps us track down these devices,” said Strain.

The LDAF continues to work with the United States Secret Service, state and local law enforcement as they continue their investigations into skimming devices. In the past month, the LDAF confiscated at least 15 skimming devices throughout the state. These devices contained approximately 4,000 credit/debit card numbers, according to the Secret Service.

The skimmers were found in Avoyelles, Calcasieu, Jefferson, Lafayette, Orleans, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes.

“Unfortunately, thieves are always looking for ways to stay one step ahead of authorities. Our inspectors continue to look for anything suspect and we remind convenience store employees to stay alert and try to monitor what is actually taking place at a gas pump,” said Strain. “Ask yourself, is it someone purchasing gasoline or someone manipulating the cabinet on the pump? As for the consumer, if you do not pay cash, we urge you to be vigilant in monitoring your credit card statements weekly, if not daily, for unauthorized purchases.”

Strain said skimming devices used to be easily recognized when the gas pump credit card machines were opened because they were crudely put together and often had a homemade look, but the new skimmers are smaller and easier to hide. Some of the newer devices also have Bluetooth capability which allows them to transmit the financial information that they steal. This means that the perpetrators do not have to remove the devices to obtain the information they have skimmed.

Some tips to protect your personal information:

• Whenever possible, do not use the debit card function at the gas pump. Use it as a credit card in order to protect your pin number.
• Monitor your debit/credit card activity online and contact your bank to report unrecognized charges.
• Whenever using a credit card, try to use a pump that is easily seen by gas station employees. Pumps that are less visible are commonly targeted because crooks can easily install a skimmer which normally takes very little time.
• Check the pump card reader for signs of forced entry like bent panels or broken security tape.

Once the skimming devices are analyzed, all financial institutions affected are contacted by the Secret Service.

Winnie Gee was recently honored by PCAL as the 2016-2017 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year for Richland Parish School Board.

The award was presented to Gee by Superintendent Sheldon Jones and Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation Stephen Dupont at the Executive Committee meeting of the Richland Parish School Board held on March 9 at the Richland Parish School Board office.

The award was based on multiple driver attributes, including leadership, attitude, perseverance, student and parent relationships and technical skill.

In addition to being named as the PCAL Member parish’s 2016-2017 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year, Winnie Gee was also named as a PCAL Regional Bus Driver of the Year. This designation, reserved for a smaller group of district Bus Driver of the Year recipients, represents an even higher level of dedication and accomplishment.

“We’re honored to recognize the effort, sacrifice and great care exhibited by school bus drivers throughout the PCAL program,” Edwards Risk Management president Rick Edwards said. “When I consider the heartfelt praise offered by other school bus drivers, supervisors, school staff, students and parents, it stands out in my mind that the accomplishments extend beyond competent driving. It also speaks volumes to these drivers’ humility, gentle spirits, gracious demeanor and servant hearts, even as many of them have dealt with their own life struggles.”

PCAL is a non-profit risk management program created specifically for Louisiana school boards.

PCAL Members enjoy long-term insurance cost savings while maintaining stability in their budgeting process. PCAL is administered by NAS. Loss prevention and claims administration are provided by Edwards Risk Management.

Richland State Bank proudly announces it is once again a top performer, earning a coveted 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. A five-star rating indicates that this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more.

Richland State Bank has earned and maintained this top rating for 71 consecutive quarters, earning it even higher accolades. Richland State Bank is a “Sustained Superiority” bank for maintaining a 5-Star rating longer than 90 percent of the industry.

“Richland State Bank is a prime example of a community bank excelling at what a community bank was meant to do,” explains Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “It employs locally, thereby having the same personal investment in the community as its customers; it makes decisions locally, often for neighbors and friends; and it focuses on quality as opposed to quantity. That focus has paid off for both Richland State Bank and for its community.”

Richland State Bank was established in 1902 and has been providing quality banking services to its neighbors and friends ever since.

Today, after 115 years, it operates through eight conveniently located offices in Rayville, Mangham, Minden, Monroe, West Monroe, - Oak Grove and Bastrop and can also be found on the internet at richlandbank.net.

Boef River Chapter, DAR, met Monday, March 20, 2017 in the Richland Parish Library with Carlette Cooper as the hostess.

Members and guest enjoyed delicious refreshments piror to the program.

Regent Angela Hales called the meeting to order and introduced Wyatt Lobrano, district director for Congressman Ralph Abraham.

The speaker gave a summer of his background which spans 35 years in government service.

He is ver qualified to perform the duties of our area.

One statement made was that none of Abraham’s staff are politicians, just very concerned citizens.

There are so many problems and events going on in our world today. Support for President Donald Trump is strong because his plans and values are primarily ours in the South.

This is an interesting time to be involved and promote important issues for our country.

Lobrano is very capable in doing this job and stated, “We do not have to agree with people but we do have to get along.”

One of the discussions was surveillance. Nothing is really private anymore. This is good and bad. People need to know and want to know the direction our country is going in.

Richland Parish can be very proud of those in office and their service. this was a special program and very informative. We hope to have him come again.

A business session followed.

Regent Angela Hales reported she attended the 108th Louisiana Society DAR conference in New Orleans.

Minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was given. Carlette Cooper read the President General’s message.

Our April meeting will be at the Richland Parish Library.

All business cover, we adjourned.

(Charlotte E. Sims is the reporter for the Boeuf River Chapter, NSDAR.)

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office Triad will serve burgers in the courtyard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19
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The event ill be held in the courtyard on the corner of Louisa and Benedette streets next to the railroad tracks in Rayville.

Burger bags include a burger, chips and a drink for $5. Live music will be provided.

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 27 through April 2.

• Keith Dugan, 35, 308 Merrick St., Rayville; second offense disturbing the peace (general).

• Jason W. Pugh, 50, 125 Maxwell St., Rayville; improper telephone use and disturbing the peace by simple drunk.

• Darren Collins, 26, 217 Wood St., Rayville; failure to appear (simple burglary) and damage to property greater than $100.

• One juvenile was charged with vehicle burglary.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 19 traffic citations this week. That number includes 12 for speeding, three for no seat belt and one each for expired driver’s license, no proof of insurance, failure to yield and driving without head lamps.

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised “When you get a traffic ticket, that is considered a moving violation which affects your driving record as well as your insurance, rather it be by my officers or any other law enforcement agency. So, as you travel, please, do the speed limit. If you do the speed limit, you stand a chance of not receiving a ticket or having a crash.”

He would also like to ask residents to collaborate with their neighbor and keep an eye on each other’s property.

“If you see something out of the ordinary, contact my office,” he said. “I vow to continue to keep Rayville safe. If you see something, say something.”

Chief Robinson encourages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police Department at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.

Leaf galls on azaleas and camellias are relatively common in Louisiana, especially in years with extended periods of cool, wet weather during the spring or late winter.

They can occur on leaves, stems, flowers and seed pods.

These growth deformities are unsightly and sometimes grotesque, but they are not particularly serious, except on very susceptible cultivars.

Leaf gall symptoms appear soon after flowering and are quite apparent as the leaves become thickened with a fleshy or leather-like texture and their shape is distorted that eventually become white and powdery as the fungus develops on the leaf surface and begins to produce spores.

Frequent inspection of the plants and removal of infected leaves when they first appear are often all that is needed to control this disease. Prune galled leaves a couple of inches below symptoms as well as all affected leaves and stems. Be sure to rake up and destroy affected leaves that have fallen to the ground under the plants. Selectively thin the canopy to improve air circulation that promotes rapid drying of foliage.

Fungicides, such as Daconil, Captan and products containing mancozeb give some control of leaf gall when they are applied beginning at bud break and repeated every 10 days as long as environmental conditions are suitable for disease development.

Contact your Extension Office at 728-3216 or come by at 702 Madeline St. in Rayville. Visit our web page at www.lsuagcenter.com/richland.

(Keith Collins is the county agent for LSU AgCenter in Richland Parish.)

Louisiana Delta Community College-Winnsboro Campus hosted their ribbon cutting and open house on their new campus at 11 a.m. April 7.

This realization of this new campus is made possible through an ACT 360 project of the 2013 Louisiana Legislative Session and the very generous support from community donors.

Says DeAnne Kiper, Campus Director, “This project was a long time coming. I’ve dreamt of it for our students and community and now we finally have it. I’m very excited.” Large rooms are equipped with the latest in technology to utilize various methods of instruction.

The Winnsboro location is continuing to provide its niche programs like carpentry, welding, LPN, and patient care technician.

In addition, employees are excited to offer a complete associates degree in general studies and criminal justice.

The prerequisites for the RN program at LDCC-Monroe Campus are also being offered. Evening classes in general studies and welding are on the schedule for this fall.

“We have already seen an increase in student traffic. Everyone is very enthusiastic to see what we have to offer. The new campus is beautiful, and will continue to provide increased opportunities for those around our area for many years to come.” says Kiper.

The staff invites anyone who would like a tour to visit. Campus hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is 367-6200.

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of April 2-9.

• Quanevelyn Martinez, 18, 126 North Circle Drive, Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• Darrica Davis, 34, 91 Slater Drive, Monroe; leaving the scene of an accident and no driver’s license.

• John Newton, 50, 1120 Harrison St., Rayville; felony theft.

• Laquonta Martinez, 33, 125 Waldorf St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• Alexiana Johnson, 22, 113 Leo St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting, second offense disturbing the peace by fighting, simple criminal trespass and disobedience to a police officer.

• Larry Dean, 61, 204 Margaret St., Rayville; no driver’s license, no insurance and failure to secure license and registration.

• Shunita Johnson, 38, 300 Clara Drive, Monroe; disturbing the peace by fighting, two counts of disobedience to a police officer, resisting arrest and trespassing.

• Marcus Johnson, 18, 702 Cotton St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting, disobedience to a police officer and criminal trespass.

• Teresa McClain, 26, 205 Spruce St., Rayville; disturbing the peace (general).

• Ingerlisha Martinez, 28, 125 Waldorf St., Rayville; disturbing the peace.

• Lasheka Murphy, 34, 141 North Circle Drive, Rayville; disturbing the peace.

• Milton Wilson, 71, 210 Himmelberger St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by profanity, disturbing the peace by simple drunk, three counts of disobedience to a police officer and damage to property.

• Marquise Hillman, 23, 1774 Calhoun Road, Wisner; driving under suspension.

• Brenda Jackson, 60, 208 Harding Drive, Monroe; disturbing the peace by fighting.

• James Ambers, 62, 101 Hibbler St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by fighting and damage to property.

• Four juveniles were arrested this week. Two were charged with disturbing the peace by fighting, one was charged with disturbing the peace by fighting and second offense disturbing the peace by fighting and one was charged with remaining after forbidden, disturbing the peace by fighting and resisting arrest.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 12 traffic citations this week. That number includes two each for speeding, no seat belt and expired license plate and one each for expired MVI, no proof of insurance, failure to yield with an accident, improper backing with an accident, careless operation and failure to obey traffic control.

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson advised he is very disappointed in the number of fights this week.

“I have said that we have a zero tolerance for fighting in the town of Rayville,” he said. “If you do fight, then you are not going to just walk away without consequences. It is best to avoid confrontation. Walk away and allow my officers to handle it. What message are we sending our youth by doing this? So do not fight. I can say think before you react because for every action there comes a reaction.”

The chief also asks that you respect the peace of others by not playing your music too loud.

“We have been getting complaints about the loud music as vehicles pass their houses,” he said. “I have asked my officers to work on this. So please adhere to the peace of others.”

Chief Robinson encourages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police Department at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.

Visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in a ranger-led cooking demonstration using an earth oven at 11 a.m. April 15.

The program offers a unique look at prehistoric cooking with an earth oven, showing how Poverty Point people used earthen cooking balls, or Poverty Point Objects, to cook food using specially dug pits. Visitors also will be able to sample food prepared in this ancient way.

Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience and learn about the earthworks and those individuals who raised them between the years of 1700 and 1100 BCE. Admission to the site is $4.

Richland Parish Retired Teachers Association, Local # 1 served as host to District IX Louisiana Retired Teachers Association Spring Meeting which convened at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Center in the Town of Rayville, March 23.

Guest speaker Rodney Watson shared valuable information that addressed concerns of retired teachers. Watson serves as LRTA executive director. Attendees were also informed of legislative updates. Handouts, prepared by the speaker were disseminated. These handouts contain a wealth of information that enlightens retirees on issues that affect us and how elected officials view and vote on them. Retirees were encouraged to contact legislators and voice their concerns on issues that impact their lives.

Thanks to dedicated local unit members for tireless efforts in preparing for and contributing to the success of this meeting. No stone was left unturned. Thanks to Charles Turner for setting the facility up for the meeting and returning after the meeting to clean up and set things in order. Decorations were beautiful and it was exciting to see visiting unit members exploring the facility acquainting themselves with the volumes of history within our confines.

Gratitude is expressed to Rev. Timothy Tennant, Mayor pro tem of the Town of Rayville for extending greetings to our visiting unit members and Elaine Elder Coleman, president of the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Association, for gracing our meeting with her presence. Local #1 unit members were attired in newly adopted uniforms that captured the attention of visiting unit members.

Following the business session, a superbly prepared meal was served by the staff from Mama Sarah’s Restaurant.

Door prizes and/or special gifts were received by each person in attendance. Accolades to Dorothy Brown for your many years of service as president of District IX Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and to Freddy Rivers, president elect of said organization. Brown was honored with the receiving of gifts from units of District IX LRTA. Ida Rayford was presented a plaque from Richland Parish Retired Teachers Association, Local #1 for services rendered above and beyond those for which she is responsible.

Mary Plain was recognized for her approaching 90th birthday. She is a valuable, active member of Richland Parish Retired Teachers Association, Local #1.

The Richland Parish Richland Parish Unit took great pleasure in receiving four members who joined in this meeting. The unit has added a total of six members since the Spring Meeting.

Ola Washington Bunnitt is president of the Richland Parish Retired Teachers Association, Local #1

Poverty Point World Heritage Site will present a bird hike at 9:30 a.m. April 22.

The program will consist of a two-mile hike around the tram road and some wooded areas off the tram road, where local bird enthusiast Roselie Overby will discuss the different birds seen along the route.

The vast grassy area attracts killdeer, meadow larks, robins, starlings, while the wooded area with many vines for food attract different birds.

Seasonally migrating hawks and other birds stop for food, shelter and rest at the site. Visitors are welcome to bring a snack or lunch to be eaten afterward at the designated picnic area.

Bring a pair of binoculars along with comfortable walking shoes and water. Beginners and experienced bird watchers will learn to appreciate Poverty Point World Heritage Site for the many kinds of birds found on the site.

The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of April 10-16.

• Christopher Jones, 42, 609 Scott St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by profanity and disturbing the peace (general).

• Rickey W. Scriber, 53, 1701 Hwy 857, Lot 7, Baskin; disturbing the peace by simple drunk and open container.

• Glenda D. White, 35, 1608 Felicia Drive, Tallulah; no driver’s license and speeding (school zone).

• Coboria Collins, 36, 504 Spruce St., Rayville; driving under suspension.

• Eric Williams, 25, 112 Naylor St., Rayville; theft less than $300.

• Delancey Price, 18, 203 Margaret St., Rayville; no driver’s license and simple battery.

• Frederick D. Wheeler, 40, 134A South Circle Drive, Rayville; disturbing the peace.

• Three juveniles were arrested this week. One was charged with illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile, four counts of attempted second degree murder and having a gun with an obliterated serial number,one with aggravated assault and one with simple battery.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 10 traffic citations this week. That number includes two each for no proof of insurance and expired license plate one each for no driver’s license in possession, no license plate on trailer, careless operation, running a stop sign, following too close with an accident and failure to maintain control with an accident.

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Rayville Police Chief Willie Robinson would like to caution all persons who drive a motor vehicle to make sure they have a valid driver’s license.

“By all means, make sure that in that vehicle is its vehicle registration and vehicle insurance. Also, buckle up when you drive. It’s the law. I always try to express in my articles how important it is to pay close attention to what is said. If not, it will cost you,” he said.

He also stated that if you have received a ticket or criminal charge, make sure you take care of it by the given court date.

Chief Robinson encourages all citizens to come by the Rayville Police Department at 900 Harrison St. or to call 728-4431 if you need his help in any way.