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Master Cattleman classes scheduled

The LSU AgCenter will host Louisiana Master Cattleman classes beginning March 9 at the AgCenter Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro.

Since 2004, the Louisiana Master Cattleman program has awarded 1,359 certifications to cattle producers and ranchers throughout the state.

The program is a commodity-specific program designed to help beef producers become more profitable and environmentally sustainable, said AgCenter regional livestock specialist Jason Holmes.

Marijuana seized during traffic stop in Delhi

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office seized approximately 11 pounds of marijuana in Delhi Friday.

Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley said the RPSO Deputies conducted a traffic stop Jan. 24 on a Toyota truck which failed to use a signal while making a turn off  Ohio Street onto Sapa Drive (Hydro) in Delhi.  

Deputies made contact with the driver, Silas White, 67, of Monroe.  

White gave several conflicting stories to deputies who then obtained permission to search the vehicle and discovered approximately 11 pounds of marijuana. 

Arrest made following S-Mart armed robbery

An arrest has been made following the Jan. 16 armed robbery of the S-Mart convenience store in Bee Bayou.

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Kendrix Matthews, 31, on Jan. 22 in connection with the robbery.  

Matthews, at the time of the armed robbery, was awaiting sentencing in March for a conviction of a being a felon in possession of a firearm where he was facing a nine-year jail sentence.  

Delhi police capture home invasion suspect

The Delhi Police were able to capture a home invasion on Tuesday.

Delhi Police Chief Roy Williams said the  Richland Parish Sheriff Office received a 911 call in reference to a home invasion at 1:50 a.m. Jan. 28 at 308 Detroit St., Delhi.

Delhi Police Department Sgt. Craig Frasier and K-9 Nero arrived at the address and Sgt. Frasier talked to the homeowner who said a man had forced his way into her home through her front door. 

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