The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Dec. 1 for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 4, 2021, in Baton Rouge.
The nomination form can be found online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or by visiting any parish LSU AgCenter extension office in the state.
A state sales tax holiday to provide relief for Louisiana residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency, will take place Nov. 20-21.
Act 16 of the 2020 Second Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature exempts the first $2,500 of most consumer purchases from the 4.45 percent state sales tax. The exemption applies to in-store purchases as well as transactions completed online or by telephone.
Eligible transactions include:
• Buying and accepting delivery of tangible personal property;
Richland Parish Registrar of Voters Carol Morgan would like to remind voters early Voting for the Dec. 5 election will be held Nov. 20-28, excluding Nov. 22, Nov. 26 Nov. 27.
The hours of early voting will be 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Please bring proper identification.
In addition to early voting, if eligible, voters may request a mail ballot. Voters may obtain a form from the Registrar of Voters Office or www.sos.la.gov.
There will be two items on the Dec. 5 ballot in Richland parish.
The Richland Parish School Board is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge.
Meals will be provided at all schools until Dec. 18 under the program.
For specific dates and times, call the numbers listed below:
• Delhi High School for DHS and Delhi Elementary students, 878-9425.
• Delhi Middle School, 878-3332.
• Holly Ridge Elementary School, 728-5597.
• Mangham Elementary School, 248-2569.
The Louisiana Association of School Superintendents has named Sheldon Jones, superintendent of the Richland Parish School Board, as the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year.
“I am humbled to receive this honor from my peers and will use this platform to elevate public education in Richland Parish and northeast Louisiana,” Jones said. “We are fortunate to have outstanding board members, students, parents, employees, and community supporters in Richland Parish.”
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