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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Feb. 18-24.• Bobby McDonald, 32; 116 South Circle Drive, Rayville; possession of drug paraphernalia, disturbing the peace by...
View ArticleCopeland finishes basic
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alyson C. Copeland graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of Feb. 25 through March 3.• Johnny Estis, 28; 103-A Massey K Drive, Rayville; disturbing the peace by loud music and no driver’s...
View ArticleHomeowners guide aids in fertilizing pecan trees
The most important cultural practice the homeowner with pecan trees needs to consider is proper fertilization. Low fertility causes poor shoot growth, reduced nut set and increased susceptibility of...
View ArticleTesting offered to homeschool students
The Richland Parish School District will be administering Phase 1 of Spring 2013 State Testing on March 19.Phase I Testing will consists of English Language Arts Writing, and Mathematics Constructed...
View ArticleLatest Saints Alive happenings reported
Jerry Futch, former resident of Holly Ridge, was special guest at the Senior program held Monday, February 25, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Rayville. Seniors, (everyone over 55) meet the last...
View ArticleScholarship available to Rayville students
The William and Hannah McClain Foundation has scholarships available for two deserving students of the 2013 graduating class of Rayville High school.To be considered for a scholarship, the student must...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 4-10.• Carla Guynes, 37; 5124 Highway 80, Rayville; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.• Michael Wilhite, 24; 20 Wilhite...
View ArticleSapa sponsors annual Crappie tournament
Sapa’s annual Relay for Life Crappie Tournament will be held March 30 at Poverty Point Reservoir north of Delhi.The tournament was founded in 2003 by the Sapa Extrusions Cancer Relay Volunteer team as...
View ArticleWalls retires from naval service
Lieutenant Commander Phyllis C. Walls was honored with a retirement ceremony Feb. 22 at the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Gulfport, Miss.A native from Rayville, Walls joined the Army in 1986, serving...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 11-17.• Curtis D. Briggs, 24; 304 Pine St., Rayville; two counts of felony theft and one count of simple theft.• Tracy...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 18-24.• Henry Smith, 43; 316 Russell St. Apt 37, Rayville; no driver’s license and disturbing the peace by loud music.•...
View ArticleEaster is the perfect time to enjoy egg dishes
Deviled eggs are possibly one of the most popular foods served at Easter dinner. They can also be one of the most nutrient dense items on the menu. Eggs are an excellent source of protein with one egg...
View ArticleHistoric plaque presented
The Prairie des Canots Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, presented a plaque to Poverty Point State Historic Site. The marker, recognizing the historical and cultural significance...
View ArticleLocal corn producer leads state in yields
An area corn grower has been honored as a state winner in the 2012 National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association.Double M Farms of Rayville placed first in...
View ArticleRSB earns five-star rating
Richland State Bank is honored to be recognized once again as a 5-Star rated bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating indicates...
View ArticleCancer survivor shares story of beating disease
In May of 2008, I was a healthy, strong 12 year old boy. I was heavily involved in football and baseball. In June of 2008, I was having a hard time playing baseball because I kept having pain in my...
View ArticleBoeuf River NSDAR meets at Rhymes Library
Bouef River Chapter, NSDAR met Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Rhymes Memorial Library.Kathy Barr and Carolyn Patterson were hostesses.Members and guests enjoyed delicious refreshments prior to the...
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The Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of March 24-31.• Dequincy Bingham, 22; 121 Timbers Avenue, Ruston; driving under suspension.• Willie Kelly, 61; 113 Leo St.,...
View ArticleSaints Alive gather
Saints Alive group met at 6 p.m. March 5 at the First Baptist Church for a potluck dinner.Entertainment featured one of their own church members, Mike Purcell, with his friend Ole’ Dusty.Mike is a...
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