Educators study state farm to school program
By: Gracie Hosea Farm to School is a program that Sen. Francis Thompson has promoted at the state level. The implementation of the Farm to School can include one or more aspects. The first is to...
View ArticleRayville High School preparing for students
Rayville High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has been serving the youth of rural Richland Parish since 1902.The goal of the faculty and staff is to...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 22-28.• Demontrey Pridgett, 22; 152 Savannah Lane, Winnsboro; disturbing the peace (general).• Ronald Hasselbeck, 56; 1900...
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Cool Kids
Rayville Mayor Harry Lewis and Deanna Harrison cut the ribbon at opening ceremonies for this year’s Cool Kids Mentoring Program at the Eugene Street Community Center in Rayville. About 50 young people...
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Helping at the library
Cotton Blossom Savanna Hatten does Community Service at Richland Parish Library in Rayville. She helped the children with their arts and crafts and listened to the story time. She attends Delhi Charter...
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Cotton Blossoms host foot drive
The Cotton Blossoms had a canned food drive to benefit Council on Aging June 28. This community service project is one of many the girls will be participating in for this year. Among those taking part...
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New pastor joins RUMC
John Kavanaugh Jr. is joining the community as the new pastor of Rayville United Methodist Church this weekend.“Rebecca, Hannah, Ethan and I are excited about coming to the Rayville area,” Kavanaugh...
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Louisiana Christian Youth Camp
Bee Bayou Faith Chapel held its annual Louisiana Christian Youth Camp June 22-26 with children from 12 churches in attendance. The camp was a success despite bad weather. During the Wednesday night...
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On the campaign trail
Republican candidate for governor Scott Angelle, left, visits with Richland Parish Sheriff Lee Harrell during the final week of his North Louisiana campaign tour in Rayville June 28. Angelle visited...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 20 through July 5.• John Walker, 21; 501 Spruce St., Rayville; damage to property greater than $100, simple assault,...
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Political Announcement
Gary GilleySheriff, Richland ParishIn his announcement, Gary Gilley said his candidacy is in response to the changes people want in the Sheriff’s Office in Richland Parish. Gilley almost won the...
View ArticleLindow graduates Kent State
Kyle Lindow graduates from Kent State University with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the College of Podiatric Medicine .Kyle is among the more than 4,500 students who received bachelor’s,...
View ArticleStarr Homeplace slates community day July 11
Starr Homeplace will hold its end of season community day July 11.Starr is located in Oak Ridge and has 19 small boutique museums on the quiet plantation.The event will play host to a wide variety of...
View ArticleSenator Francis Thompson joins leaders at Southern Regional Education Board...
Senator Francis Thompson, Dist 34 of Delhi, joined other state policymakers from across the South to chart strategies to improve statewide education at meetings held by the Southern Regional Education...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 6-12.• Casi Blatlock, 37; 312 Glenda St., Rayville; contempt of court on resisting arrest, contempt of court on open...
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Belles earn district title
The Rayville Belles went undefeated in the District Allstar Tournament held recently in Mangham to be named the 2015 District V Belles Champions. The team defeated Ferriday 9-0, Bastrop 12-0, Winnsboro...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 13-19.• Justin Reynolds, 19; 607 Scott St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by loud music.• Bobby Reynolds, 34; 209 Malvern...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 13-19.• Justin Reynolds, 19; 607 Scott St., Rayville; disturbing the peace by loud music.• Bobby Reynolds, 34; 209 Malvern...
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RHS students attend FFA leadership camp
Rayville High School’s Leanna Greer, Josh Cowart and Hunter Antley recently attended the FFA Leadership camp held July 13-15 at the Louisiana Youth Center near Alexandria.The students participated in...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 19-26.• David Glass, 42, of 190 Bradford Cooper Road, Rayville; driving under suspension.• Dorothy Sledge, 49, 214 Dacron...
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