In an effort to continue to decrease both rates, Richland Parish schools has adopted a similar two percent goal for truancy ...

William “Billy” Boren Jr. was unanimously named as Rayville’s new fire chief on July 14 at the Rayville Town Council meeting.

Leonard Tolar, father of Ada Virginia Warren and master mechanic known for his ability to restore any vehicle in town, stands ...

The Louisiana Department of Education has released the 2025 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program results, revealing that 35% of students statewide are performing on grade level—a figure unchanged ...

Joyce Tolar was born on October 26, 1936, to her parents Lela and Hilman Rogers. On June 25th, 1955, Joyce married Bill Tolar, a union that lasted 64 years. A graduate of Baskin High School, she went ...

Carey Michael “Mike” Sharbono, age 69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of life service was held at ...

Funeral Mass for Ruthie Cooper, 75, was held Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville, with Father Joe Martia officiating. Internment followed in the Antioch Cemetery, ...

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation to support American agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. The bill would create a dedicated fund, administered by ...

Local businesses and golf enthusiasts are preparing to hit the greens as the Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce gears up for its fourth annual golf tournament on Sept. 4 at the Black Bear Golf Course ...

Rayville Police Chief Markus Turner announced the Rayville Police Department has reported the following activity for the week of June 30 through July 6. Criminals arrests were made for simple assault, ...

Two people have died in unrelated accidents during the first week of July. The first death occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on July 1 near Pioneer. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began ...

Gene Stewart has enjoyed his hobby of singing and entertaining folks for more than 70 years in the Ark-La-Tex and Mississippi area. He was inducted into the Northeast Louisiana Music Hall of Fame on ...