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Richland unemployment rate falls by .4 percent

According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Richland Parish’s unemployment rate fell .4 percent in August.

The August unemployment rate was 6 percent, down from 6.4 in July and 6.8 percent a year ago.

This means 505 Richland Parish residents were seeking work in August, down from 535 in July and 569 a year ago.

There were 7,854 people working in Richland Parish in August, down from 7,876 in July and the same as the 7,852 recorded a year ago.

Agriculture Hall of Distinction nominations sought

The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 26, 2020, in Baton Rouge.
The nomination form can be obtained online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or through any parish LSU AgCenter extension office. The deadline for receiving nominations is Nov. 22.

Early voting set to begin for Oct. 12 primary elections

Richland Parish Registrar of Voters Carol Morgan would like to remind residents that early voting for the Oct. 12 gubernatorial primary election will be held Sept. 28 through Oct. 5 in the Registrar of Voters Office located in the basement of the Richland Parish Courthouse.

Early voting will be hel from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. No voting will be held on Sept. 29.

In addition to early voting, if eligible, voters may request a mail ballot. Voters may obtain a form from the Registrar of Voters Office or by visiting www.sos.la.gov.

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