Rayville Dixie Angels end season
The Rayville Dixie Angels wrapped up their all-star season as undefeated district champs and placed third in the state tournament. Team members are, back, coaches George Word, Chris Dannehl and Darryn...
View ArticleRHS staff schedules back to school meetings
Rayville High School will host Back to School and Parent Conference nights next week.Back to School/Parent Conference Night for the Freshman Academy will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Richland Arts...
View ArticleVA department offers local help
Representatives of the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center of Jackson, Miss., and the Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs will be in the parking lot in front of the Dollar Tree in Rayville...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 27 through Aug. 2.• Demond Haynes, 19; 116 Robin St., Rayville; displaying a firearm.• Latoya McFarland, 33; 1407 Louisa...
View ArticleAg scholarship earned
Agricultural education is continually faced with a shortage of qualified teachers. Unless those who have been trained enter and remain in the profession for a period of several years, the shortage of...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Aug. 3-9.• Aiesha Reed, 32; 107 Spruce St., Rayville; theft.• Demarcus Thompson, 19; 114 Margaret St., Rayville; damage to...
View ArticleSuperintendent welcomes students back to school
Richland Parish Superintendent of Schools Sheldon Jones said the Richland Parish School Board is excited to begin the 2015-2016 school year. “Over the summer, teachers and administrators participated...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Aug. 10-17.• Courtney Griggs, 22; 201-B William Roberts Drive, Rayville; no driver’s license. • Larry Battle, 50; 509 Ford...
View ArticleFive tips for food safety habits
Don’t forget the top five food safety facts to help your family stay healthy.1. Don’t count on your sense of smell, taste and sight to tell if a food is safe. Each year in the United States, about 48...
View ArticleRobinson retires from Air Force
TSgt, Jason Robinson of Mangham announced his retirement from the USAF after 20 years of service effective July 31.Robinson enlisted immediately upon graduating from Mangham High School in 1995. After...
View ArticleBoeuf River Baptist welcomes new pastor
Boeuf River Baptist Church is happy to welcome Dr. Dennis Herrington, THD, formerly of Clinton, Miss., to Rayville.Dr. Herrington has a doctoral degree in theology from American Seminary; a master’s...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Aug. 17-25.• Christopher Jones, 21; 110 Brown St, Rayville; displaying a firearm, theft greater than $300 and less than $500...
View ArticlePolitical Announcements
David Barton, Richland Parish Police Jury, District 9 David Barton• A lifelong resident of Richland Parish District 9.• Married 44 years to Judy Mercer Barton, father of 3 children - Jodi, David &...
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Gerald Washington, Richland Parish Police Jury, District 1 Gerald WashingtonOn October 24, 2015 vote Gerald “Mooney” Washington for Police Jury District 1 Richland Parish. I will be a voice for you.
View ArticleMangham teacher earns life support certification
As part of Louisiana’s Career and Technical Education Jump Start program, Mangham High School teacher Christi Bryan recently earned her Basic Life Support Instructors certification, as well as passed...
View ArticlePastor addresses state association
Bill Nash of Mangham, pastor, author, and diversified speaker, was recently one of the key note speakers for the annual state convention of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives which was...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Aug. 24-30.Dequarius Martin, 25; 615 Spruce St., Rayville, LA 71269Trespassing...
View ArticleFall is a good time to think about soil samples
Keith Collins As summer gardens are winding down, now through early fall is the time to take soil samples to check soil pH and nutrient levels.Soil pH is a measure of acidity and alkalinity on a scale...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 6.• Ricky Dixon, 33; 133 Frost Lane, Wisner; disturbing the peace by loud music and no driver’s license.•...
View ArticleChristmas play seeks cast
A Christmas play titled The Greatest Gift Ever Given will be performed Dec. 9-10. Anyone interested in a role as cast member should attend an audition at noon Sept. 19.Information pertaining to the...
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