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Dee Gibbens

Dee Gibbens

Gibbens finds dream job writing romance novels

It took Dee Gibbens 60 years to start her dream job as a romance author.

Born Sarah Dianne Walters Gibbens in New Orleans in 1947, adopted at three months of age, and raised in Richland Parish, she’s done a little of everything along the way.

An admitted daddy’s girl, she was the chosen daughter of the late Reuben Walters who owned Planters Feed and Seed and Lou Walters who was active in many civic clubs and the Rayville Garden Club. Her brother, Lonnie, was involved in publishing in the 1980s, publishing five newspapers and magazines. 

Police Report

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 17-23.

 Remember, all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

• Austin P. Parkman, 57; disturbing the peace (general), resisting arrest and indecent exposure.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of six traffic citations this week. That number includes five for speeding and one for no motor vehicle registration.

Police Report

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of July 3-16.

• Janard Tillery, 46; simple battery.

• Antwon Qualls,35; displaying a firearm.

• Ada Means, 54; disturbing the peace and remaining after forbidden.

• Hamilton Tyson, 38; simple assault.

• Chris Davis, 36; disturbing the peace (general) and simple assault.

• Lakhbir Singh 29; careless operation with an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and damage to property.

Police Report

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 26 through July 2.

• Frederick Wheeler, 46; possession of Schedule II anddisturbing the peace by profanity.

• Alex Fourroux, 29; loitering, remaining after forbidden and disobedience to a police officer.

• Tommy Ellis, 39; remaining after forbidden, public intoxication and disturbing the peace (two counts).

Police Report

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of June 19-25.

• Carleisha Richardson, 38; two counts of failure to appear and no license plate.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of eight traffic citations this week. That number includes four for speeding, two for expired motor vehicle inspection and one each for no child restraint and no driver’s licende.

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