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The Balfour House c. 1997.

The Balfour House c. 1997. Author Bernadette Cahill took this photograph because it was such a historic home and to have a record of what it looked like in case the day might come when it no longer existed.

Requiem for the historic Balfour House

Fri, 06/09/2023 - 10:05am

A long-standing silent witness to the history of Rayville has bitten the dust. 

About two weeks ago the Balfour House – reputedly Rayville’s oldest home – was torn down without any warning or ceremony. With no notification to any of the family members who still live in Rayville. So many of the town’s citizens are still not aware what happened. This sad event appears to have come like a thief in the night. 

Richland Parish man accused of shooting his father

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 11:41am

A Richland Parish man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his father.
Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley said his office received a 911 call at 3:02 p.m. on June 2 reporting a shooting had taken place at 157 Legacy Drive in Rayville.
When the RPSO and Rayville Police Department arrived on the scene, officers discovered Tony D. Griffin deceased inside the residence. Deputies and police officers began an investigation which revealed Zachary Kyle Griffin, the 23-year-old son of the victim, had been in a verbal altercation with his father just prior to the shooting. 

Police Report

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 4:27pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of May 15-21.

• Charzetta Barker, 39; theft less than $300, possession of Schedule 1 and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Sammie Williams, 64; shoplifting (two counts).

• Shartie Jones, 46; simple battery.

Police Report

Tue, 05/16/2023 - 3:18pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of May 7-14.

• Earl L. Rice, 46; no motor vehicle inspection sticker, driving under suspension, no insurance, no registration and improperly stopped.

• Bobby Lawson , 55; speeding, careless operation, no driver’s license and failure to register.

Police Report

Tue, 05/09/2023 - 2:31pm

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department made the following arrests for the week of May 1-7.

• Demarcus Thompson, 26, failure to appear on damage to property.

• Melissa King, 55, criminal mischief and filing a false police report.

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The Rayville Police Department issued a total of 15 traffic citations this week. That number includes eight for speeding, three for no driver’s license, two for failure to yield/school bus loading and one each for no seatbelt and failure to carry registration.

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