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The Louisiana Association of School Superintendents has named Sheldon Jones, superintendent of the Richland Parish School Board, as the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. 

“I am humbled to receive this honor from my peers and will use this platform to elevate public education in Richland Parish and northeast Louisiana,” Jones said. “We are fortunate to have outstanding board members, students, parents, employees, and community supporters in Richland Parish.”

Mangham Police Officer Marshall Waters died early Nov. 5 after being shot in the line of duty last month.

"It’s with great sadness and broken hearts that I and the Mangham Police Department have to inform you of the passing of Officer Marshall Waters, PD3, who was shot in the line of duty on Oct. 17, 2020." Mangham Police Chief Perry Fleming said in a statement. "We ask that you please continue to pray for Marshall Waters family and the Mangham Police Department family during this time."

The Manger Center for the mentally challenged adults of Richland and Madison parishes has been forced to close after 55 years of operation.

The center served all areas of Richland Parish and the Waverly and Tallulah areas of Madison Parish.