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02/09/2025

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02/08/2025

Lady Raiders show grit and determination to advance in the South State tournament with a victory of 46-39 over Amite. Championship game will be played tomorrow at 2:15 at Central Hinds. Let’s pack the stands Raiders!!! ❤️💙

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

* * * Unclaimed Veteran Ceremony * * *

Public is invited to join us for the ceremony of an Unclaimed Veteran to be interred at our cemetery.
Please join us in honoring the service of -
Air Force veteran Henry Jackson Miller at
11:00 AM Monday, February 10, 2025.

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

Reminder school will be closed tomorrow in honor of Mr. Lester. ❤️💙

02/05/2025

Jacoby Young from Mangham High School signed with Arkansas Tech University.

02/05/2025

DOTD has advised of a couple new upcoming road closures.

SOUTH OF RAYVILLE
**Saturday, Feb 8th-Sunday, Feb 9th: Hwy 584, approximately 1/2 a mile East of Hwy 425, will be closed to replace a cross drain pipe. This is the Burke Rd side of 425

SOUTH OF DELHI
**No beginning date set thru end of Feb 2025: Hwy 17 from North end of Rundell Lp, Delhi to Franklin Parish line with intermittent lane closures

START-RHYMES
**Ongoing road construction thru Fall 2025: Hwy 133 from Hwy 80, Start to Hwy 15, Rhymes. Patchwork is complete. Milling and installing new road layers is next. Intermittent lane closures expected

MANGHAM
**Hatch Bridge should re-open next week

**Hwy 132 at Carey Smith Rd is expected to open by the end of February, 2025

These dates are dependent on the weather

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year! She has a heart of pure gold and loves our littlest Eagles! Congratulations, Mrs. Christina Roberts! HRS 💙’s you!

02/05/2025

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Junior High Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Mackenzie Burns! Mrs. Burns pours into the math minds of our kids each and every day! We know she is excited for her students to show off this year on the LEAP! HRS 💙’s you! 🦅

02/05/2025

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year! Torrie Britton is an amazing teacher, colleague, and friend!

02/04/2025

Our community has experienced a considerable amount of loss over the past year, affecting us both personally and collectively. Engaging in challenging conversations is essential! These discussions can lead to a sense of peace and reassurance. This is particularly important for the families we will be providing financial support to this year. We encourage you to seek our assistance! Let us help you! Call us today to arrange a meeting or phone appointment and secure your family's future 318-728-3304. Policies start as low as $9 a month!!!! Let’s find what plan your family needs! You can call or text this number!

02/04/2025

Riverfield Academy is deeply saddened by the loss of our inspiring math teacher, Mr. R.L. Lester. He touched the lives of so many through his dedication to his students’ success and passion for education.

Though our hearts are heavy, we will always remember his legacy of diligence, leadership, friendship, and faith. Please join us in praying for the Lester family, as well as students, faculty, and friends, in the coming days ahead.

The visitation will be held Wednesday, February 5th, from 5-8:00 pm, at Dunn Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 6th, at 10 am, at Dunn Baptist Church.

❤️💙

02/04/2025

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02/04/2025

The Neal Harwell Sheriff Campaign invites you to Get-Together With Neal on February 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Poverty Point Reservoir Visitor’s Center, 1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi, Louisiana. For more information and directions call Delbert Wilbanks at 318-789-2006.