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Rayville roundabout work begins

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began work Monday on a roundabout near the I-20 in Rayville.

One southbound lane of US 425 at Grimshaw Street and one northbound US 425 at Christian Drive in Richland Parish were closed to allow the contractor to install drainage culverts related to the US 425 Roundabout project.

The $4.4 million project was awarded to Amethyst Construction, Inc.

Pioneer woman dies in fire

State Fire Marshal’s deputies have concluded an investigation into a house fire that claimed the life of a Pioneer woman.

Just before 7 p.m. March 6, West Carroll Ward #2 Fire District responded to a call for a residential fire located in the 2800 block of Leggitt Crossing in Pioneer. Firefighters later located the body of a female occupant in the home’s living room.

Official identification and cause of death are pending with the West Carroll Parish Coroner’s Office, however, the victim is believed to be the 76-year-old homeowner.

Winter storm survivors can apply for FEMA aid

Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by the February winter storms who live in parishes that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for help from FEMA.

The parishes are Richland, West Carroll, Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Baton Rouge, Franklin, Grant, LaSalle, Madison, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, Webster  and Winn.

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