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Town of RAYVILLE

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Population: 4,411
Mayor:
Isam Berry (D)
(318) 728-2011


Clerk:
Charles German
(318) 728-2011
P. O. Box 878
RAYVILLE, LA 71269


Chief of Police:
Eddie J. Graham (D)




Richland
Parish Info



Starting off as a remote store and outpost, Rayville has been the beneficiary of rich natural resources and location on natural transportation routes. Besides being a farming center the Richland gas fields are nearby. It was first incorporated on January 4, 1901.


Type of Government: Mayor Bd. of Alderman (5) Lawrason Act
Police: 6 officers /3 patrol cars.
Fire Department: 3 full-time /15 vol. /4 trucks
Fire Rating: 7 in city.
Health Care: Richardson Memorial Medical Center /35 beds, 3 nursing homes.
Recreation: Southern Pickin" and Ginnin" Festival, Rhymes Memorial Library & Cultural Center.

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Mamou Acadian Press

110 North Louisa St.
P. O. Box 209
Rayville, LA 71269
318.728.6467

FAX: 318.728.5991


Established 1869. Ed. Bill Hardin
Pub. Terry Stockton
   
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