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Delhi schools lockdown ends without injuries

Delhi schools were locked down briefly after students heard gunfire in the area on Thursday.

“At approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 16, the administration of Delhi High School was made aware of gunshots in the vicinity of the school campus,” Richland Parish Superintendent of Schools Sheldon Jones said. “Delhi High School, Delhi Middle School and Delhi Elementary School were immediately placed on lockdown. Delhi Police Department and Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office both responded and secured school campuses.”

Qualifying ends for October elections

Qualifying for the Oct. 14 elections ended Aug. 10 with several local candidates running unopposed.

Incumbent Sheriff Gary Gilley was elected unopposed as were Assessor Lee Brown and Coroner Matt Prine.

In police jury races, Steven “Doug” Craig ran unopposed in District 1 as did Roy Wiggins Jr. in District 9.

At the state level Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Republican Michael G. “Mike” Strain of Covington was the only official to run unopposed.

Police Report

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 24-31.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

• Thaddeus Autumn, 39; simple battery.

• Hamilton Tyson, 38; disturbing the peace (general).

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