11/08/2018

Great ribbon cutting for the new ownership at Bayou Chrome & Service Center in Rayville. Will Dear is a bright young man who is managing a large business at the age of 22! Congratulations to Will Dear, we wish you lots of luck in the future.

11/04/2018

Thanks to all of our supporting businesses who are having a great sales day today in Rayville for Christmas Open House!

10/30/2018

Tonight, Mr Charles Darnell was awarded the Sellers Aycock award for outstanding community service. We would like to congratulate Mr Charles, who is most deserving of the honor, due to his tireless love for this community and our local veterans. We will never forget Mr Darnell’s support of a local fledgling organization, when dues paying members could be counted on one hand. The Richland Chamber is so appreciative of Charles Darnell for being a good person, proud of his home and its people.

05/23/2018

Great turnout at the ribbon cutting and grand opening for Shelter Insurance- Johnathan Gregory’s new office in Rayville! Business is growing in Richland Parish! #RichlandChamber

05/23/2018

The Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery will host its Memorial Day Program at 11 a.m. May 28. Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Joey Strickland will be the keynote speaker. “We will gather to remember America’s sons and daughters who sacrificed everything in the defense of our nation,” Strickland said. “This, however, is not a day for celebration. It is a day for reflection and remembrance.  “We want to not only reflect on the lives of the fallen, but honor, in some small

05/21/2018

Mrs Sarah W. Aycock and Mrs Helen Diamond were presented with lifetime achievement awards today at the Rhymes Memorial Library Trustees meeting. Mrs Aycock and Diamond have been lifelong supporters of the historic library and its restoration through many trials and tribulations. We thank them for spending so much of their time in efforts to preserve the cultural and historical significance of Richland Parish!

03/24/2018

What a wonderful day at Richardson Medical Center where Captain Emily Stansbury of the US Army Reserve and Nurse Practitioner of Richardson Medical Center was recognized in her efforts to help the hospital win the Pro Patria award from the US Department of Defense. This prestigious award is given to one business in the whole state who excels in hiring and supporting veterans and service people. This is fantastic for Richland Parish, and we are so proud of Emily, Administrator James Barrett, and

03/06/2018

Congratulations to our friend and valued member, Judge Terry Doughty, for becoming a federal judge. A well deserved honor for a great person. We have no doubt that Judge Doughty will do a fantastic job serving the people of North Louisiana! For more info, see https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/03/06/u-s-senate-confirms-judge-doughty/394449002/

03/01/2018

Thanks to all who donated to this fantastic project! http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/03/01/richland-chamber-provides-veterans-cemetery-shelter/385362002/

02/28/2018

Great turnout today for the ribbon cutting at Magnolias and Lace Boutique and Tanning Salon! Jessica and Ben Clack are the new operators of this business, formerly Southern Glow of Rayville. Please shop local. It not only helps our local businesses, but it keeps your tax dollars here at home!

02/22/2018

Amazing turnout of 300 tonight in Rayville where we announced a $25,000 fundraising effort for the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Special thanks to Congressman Ralph Abraham and Senator Francis Thompson for being our guest speakers. The chamber has come a long way in only three short years of existence. We have a long way to go, but we truly believe we are making a difference.

12/23/2017

We are so excited to announce that Chelsea Higginbotham was unanimously elected to our Board of Directors today. Chelsea will bring a massive amount of PR and advertising experience to the Chamber and we thank her for choosing to serve Richland Parish. Board Member Lee Thomason was promoted to serve as Treasurer for the next two years. Secretary Jinger Greer, Vice-Chairman Ashley Morris, and Chairman Scott Franklin were re-elected once again to serve as officers of the Chamber. Big things will

12/16/2017

Incredibly moving tribute to America’s heroes at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the NELA Veteran’s Cemetery. We must never forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. North Louisiana celebrated Wreaths Across America ceremonies at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Saturday. The national theme for 2017 is, “I’m an American. Yes, I am.” North Louisiana residents and their families used the event to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value

12/15/2017

Great things are happening in Richland Parish! Yesterday the chamber joined the good folks at Richland State Bank in a groundbreaking for construction on the old annex building in downtown Rayville. Things are really looking great again in our historic blocks thanks to investments like this! Thanks also to Sheriff Gary Gilley and State Representative Bubba Chaney for coming by.

12/02/2017

Great turnout for the Grand Re-opening of the Richland Parish Library of Delhi. This building has endured a massive restoration. It's a great spot for the kids of Richland Parish. Congratulations to our friends Amanda Stewart and Martha Harrell for completion of both Rayville and Delhi projects!

11/19/2017

Rayville Christmas open house was a tremendous success today. It was so great to see this community's commitment to buying local and supporting the wonderful small businesses of Richland Parish.  Thanks to all of our participating merchants, you really put on a great show for the shoppers!  And also, we have to thank our Vice Chairman Ashley Morris for organizing this fantastic event for the town. She worked very hard and deserves a lot of credit for making a great step toward improving the

11/01/2017

Fantastic turnout today at the Big Creek Traders ribbon cutting At the event, owner Mike Ardoin presented the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery with a very generous $1,000 donation towards the pavilion enclosure project as a sign of gratitude toward the cemetery and this wonderful community which supports small businesses like Big Creek Traders. We thank Mike Ardoin so much for being a great citizen and small business owner. Today was such a great day to live in Richland Parish!

09/26/2017

Louisiana farmers and ranchers who rely on the Farm Bill as America's agriculture safety net can help shape future policy at an ag summit scheduled by the state's only member of the House Agriculture Committee. Congressman Ralph Abraham, R-Alto, has scheduled what he is calling a "listening session" at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Rayville High School. Farmers and ag leaders from throughout the state are invited, he said. Click here to read more.

07/26/2017

The Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce has donated $5,000 towards improvements for the weather pavilion at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. The cemetery is currently raising private funds to pay for retractable weather barriers that can shield family members and those who are attending a memorial ceremony during times of bad weather. The chamber encourages our local and regional businesses to also consider a donation towards this worthy project. To donate, you may do any of the

07/22/2017

Formed in 1983. At that time there was no market for rice in Richland Parish. Farmers would have to wait on buyers from South Louisiana to travel up to Northeast Louisiana to bid on rice lots in storage bins. The Late George B Franklin Jr used to say that all of the buyers traveled in the same car, so there was a good bit of distrust in the industry. Holly Ridge Rice became a stopping point for farmers selling rice to South Louisiana or on barges loaded at the Mississippi River. Today Holly