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All three bond issues pass in Richland Parish

All three property tax propositions passed by wide margins in Richland Parish over the weekend.

The bond issue for School District #2 passed by 76 percent with a vote of 191 for and 59 against.

The bond issue for School District #3 passed by 68 percent with 406 people voting for it and 188 against it.

The bond issue for Hospital Service District No. 1-B passed by 78 percent with 731 people voting for it and 209 against it.

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Taking part in a balloon release in honor of the late Marshall Water April 10 are Mangham Police Officer Tracy Carter, EMT Jim Barnes, Fred Hamilton, Steve Ray, Mangham Police Chief Perry Fleming, Marissa Waters, Irene Yearby, Isaiah Tillman, Lavenia Johnson, Collette Yearby, Christine Moffett and Felicia Waters.

Mangham marks fallen police officer’s birthday

The family of Mangham Police Officer Marshall Lee Waters Jr. met  April 10 at  entrance of the Mangham Town Hall with town officials to receive posthumous awards for his service and to celebrate the life of their beloved son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather who would have celebrated his 50th birthday this April 13.

Alex Earl Elder Jr.

Alex Earl Elder Jr.

Rayville family seeking tips about missing relative

A Rayville family is asking the public’s help in finding a missing relative.

Alex Earl Elder Jr., 51, of Fort Worth, Texas, has been missing since November.

“He came to Rayville to visit his mother, Bobbie Newman, in November,” Tilda Berry explained.

During the visit, Berry is suspected to have gotten into an altercation Nov. 25 on Ouachita Street in Rayville. 

After being struck during the fight, he is thought to have run into the woods. His family has not seen him since.

Job fair slated in Delhi

The Workforce Development Board will host a career fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 21 at the Delhi Civic Center.

The board is seeking employers and businesses that are currently looking to fill positions with individuals of relevant work experience.

In addition to the Delhi career far, other fairs will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 at the Louisiana Delta Community College Winnsboro campus and April 29 at the Bastrop Muncipal Center.

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