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The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal has arrested a Delhi man for allegedly setting his home on fire.

Kenneth Fulford, 54, was booked into the Richland Parish Jail April 16 for one count of aggravated arson, one count of attempted second degree murder, aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of aggravated cruelty to persons with infirmities.

In the early morning hours of April 16, the OSFM was contacted to assist in determining the cause and origin of a fire at a home in the 300 block of Antley Road in Delhi.

The national nonprofit Wreaths Across America has announced the Northeast Louisiana Veterans’ Cemetery just south of Rayville has once again joined in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach as an official location for 2018.

This is the third year that Rhymes Memorial Library and the cemetery will participate in this national event. The cemetery will join the more than 1,400 participating locations across the country Dec. 15 to remember the fallen, honor those that are now serving around the world and to teach children that our freedom comes with a cost.

The annual Day at the Lake for senior citizens will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at Poverty Point Lake in Delhi. 

Transportation will be provided from the Richland Parish Courthouse beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

Parking will be near the front gate. Transportation will be provided to bring participants from the parking area to the event.

The Day at the Lake is free  of charge to seniors citizens age 60 and over.

Fellowship, food, fun and door prizes will be provided.