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Alexandria residence shot in early morning gunfire
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at approximately 1:15 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Clark Street in reference to gunfire. Officers located four vehicles and one residence that had been struck by the gunfire. No injuries were reported. This is...
A Surprise Homecoming
It’s not every day that an entire high school’s administration, staff and student body are in on one big secret. But leave it to Jena High School to find a way. Army National Guard SFC Jonathan Scott had been stationed in the Middle East since June of 2023 and it was finally time to come home to his family. During the last ten months, SFC Scott and his wife and children have only been able to speak through calls and Facetime.
Cenla EMS Academy offers free EMT classes amid nationwide staffing demand
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The National EMS Academy in Alexandria is offering free EMT classes starting May 27. Because there are more 911 calls nationwide, EMS needs more workers. The EMT program is open to anyone who wants to join. You will learn online at home and also have hands-on...
Firefighters respond to fire on Magnolia Street
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A huge plume of smoke could be seen in downtown Alexandria on Monday afternoon (April 29). Details are limited at this time. The smoke appears to be coming from a structure on Magnolia Street. The Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Fire Department were on the scene.
Giants’ Great Season Ends in Second Round
The Jena Giants traveled to Westlake this past weekend in the second round of the Division III Non-Select baseball state playoffs. The #10 Giants defeated Port Allen in the first round while #7 Westlake had a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Westlake came in with a 21-11 record on the season. The two teams would play a three-game series to decide who would advance to the quarterfinal round.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Scheduled for May 11
ALEXANDRIA, La. - The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national food drive on Saturday, May 11. NALC’s food drive, which was first held in 1983, helps feed millions of Americans. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest one-day food drive, provides residents...
Tioga High School’s Bailey Gallineau signs to become Louisiana Tech Cheerleader
BALL, La. (KALB) - Tioga High School’s Bailey Gallineau signed her letter of intent to become a Louisiana Tech Cheerleader on April 29. Brittney Kings, Head Coach for the THS Cheer Team, shared that Bailey has an extensive list of achievements, including:. 4-year varsity cheerleader serving as Co-Captain junior...
Lady Giants’ Great Season Ends in Semis
Jena Head Softball Coach Sara Roark and her team made another trip to Sulphur this past weekend. The Lady Giants made their way into the semifinal round after defeating defending state champion Kaplan a week earlier. The Lady Giants would have to face a familiar opponent in the Sterlington Panthers...
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