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Jobless rate falls by 0.7 percent

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 2:36pm

Richland Parish’s unemployment rate dropped more than half a percent in April according to figures released last week by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

The parish unemployment rate fell from 5.4 percent in March to 4.7 percent in April. This is also down from 5.8 percent a year ago.

This translates into 388 people looking for work in April, down from 443 in March and 481 in April 2018.

Currently, there are 7,791 people working in the parish, down from 7,791 in March and 7,810 in last April.

Richland teachers reimagine summer school

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:50pm

Who wants to go to summer school?  The answer to this question is usually met with a resounding “NO!!” by students who just recently attended their last days of the regular school year.  In the past, summer school was meant only for students who failed a course, had attendance issues, or didn’t do so well on the LEAP test, but beginning this summer, we want summer school to build student abilities by creating opportunities for students to deeply engage in literacy and math.  

School board offers free lunches through June

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:48pm

The Richland Parish School Board is participating in the Summer Food Service Program again this year.

Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday in both Rayville and Delhi.

Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday June 10-25 at Delhi High School and Rayville High School.

Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday June 10-25 at Delhi and Rayville high schools.

Sellers Aycock award nominations accepted

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:48pm

Nominations are now being accepted for the Sellers Aycock Jr. Service Award.

Sellers Aycock was a lifelong resident of Rayville who volunteered tirelessly to improve his town, his church and his parish.

Any Richland Parish resident (current or past) may be nominated.

The award recognizes those people who, like Sellers Aycock, have given generously of their time and talent to strengthen their community.

Nomination forms are available at Richland State Bank, Rhymes Memorial Library or from any member of the Rayville Kiwanis Club.

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