April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and CASA of Northeast Louisiana is raising awareness about child abuse and neglect and the need for more citizens within our community to step forward and help make a difference.
Delhi police officers seized marijanua, marijuana-infused candies and a firearm during a domestic dispute investigation March 25.
A domestic abuse complaint led to a drug arrest for the Delhi Police Department.
The Delhi Police Department received a call in reference to a domestic violence offense March 25 on Warden Street in Delhi.
Delhi officers came in contact with Dexter Deon Sanders when responding to the call. Delhi Police Chief Roy Williams said Sanders was discovered to have cannabis-infused Skittles and cannabis-infused gummies in his possession.
Richland Parish school officials are asking people to vote on two bond issues affecting the schools April 24.
Richland Parish Superintendent of Schools Sheldon Jones explained a bond issue for District 2 will help with repairs and renovations at Start Elementary School while a similar tax in District 3 will be used for Rayville elementary, junior high and high schools as well as Holly Ridge Elementary School.
Jones said Start School District would be asking voters in District 2 to approve a property tax of about half what they district could legally ask for.
Richardson Medical Center will ask voters to renew a 10.96 mill property tax on April 24.
The tax for Hospital Service District No. 1-B Proposition would allow the district to collect an estimated $1,046,199.18 per year for 10 years beginning in 2022.
The tax renewal would raise funds to be used for the purposes of constructing, maintaining, improving and operating the hospital facilities of the district, including the purchase of equipment.
A flame from Christ’s birthplace will burn in Richland Parish this Easter thanks to the efforts of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Rayville.
Before Christmas, the Rev. Christie Fleming, pastor of St. David’s Episcopal Church, met with a member of the Episcopal church from DeRidder and obtained the Peace Flame from Bethlehem.
603 Louisa Street
Rayville, LA 71269
Phone: (318) 728-6467
Fax: (318) 728-5991