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‘Love the Boot’ campaign
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The South Alexandria Revitalization Committee took part in the statewide, ‘Love the Boot Campaign’. The group met up early on Saturday, April 27, in the Sonia Quarters and cleaned up different areas in the neighborhood. The campaign is a statewide effort that aims to tackle the littering problem that exists in the state.
Pineville man arrested for alleged arson resulting in homicide
On March 30, 2024, Patrol Deputies responded to the 300 block of Williams Lake Road in reference to a structure fire. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies learned from the Holiday Village Fire Department that there was a deceased person in the abandoned residence.
Alexandria woman pleads guilty to lesser charge in drag racing death
An Alexandria woman accused in the death of man during a drag race pleaded guilty on Thursday to a lesser charge and received a reduced prison sentence and probation. Nena Campbell, 41, had been arrested by the Alexandria Police Department on Feb. 15, booking her into the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1 on charges of vehicular homicide, first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, first-offense DWI and drag racing.
Ballroom, country dancers trip the light fantastic at Alexandria competition
The 16th Louisiana Country and Ballroom Dance Hayride taking place at the Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conference Center isn’t like the dancing they do on TV. “If you've if you've ever watched ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ this will put that to shame,” said Ray Michiels, owner of Lucky Stars Dance Studio sponsoring the three-day competition. “Because you're live. You're here. You’re seeing them in person. You see what they're doing. You can't imagine the training they...
Chick-fil-A on MacArthur Drive to temporarily close this summer for updates
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - In a Facebook post this week, the Chick-fil-A located at 1300 MacArthur Drive in Alexandria said the restaurant will be temporarily closed, starting May 2. The reason for the closure is said to be a reinvestment project that is expected to take about 12 weeks to...
Homes in Rapides Parish sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in Rapides Parish saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sale price of $210,825. The median home sold for $154,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means January, the most recent month...
A 10th-inning homer decided the John Curtis-Pineville softball state semifinal
SULPHUR — John Curtis freshman Kinsley McInnis blasted a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 10th as the second-seeded Patriots defeated No. 6 Pineville 9-7 in a Division I select state semifinal Friday at Frasch Park. Curtis (24-6) overcame deficits of 5-1 in the second inning and...
GAEDA special meeting to remove attorney
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - In a special meeting Thursday, the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) moved to terminate Attorney Tiffany Sander’s contract. This move adds to the whirlwind of changes in 2024, including the removal of two board members and the rescinding of Executive Director Angela Vernardo’s contract.
LHSAA softball playoffs: Buckeye falls in Division II Select Championship
SULPHUR, La. (KALB) - In a bid to win their third straight state title, the Buckeye Panthers faced off against Vandebilt Catholic in the Division II Select final. The Panthers fell to the Lady Terriers 7-3, bringing their season to a close.
Ready to vote on Saturday? Check out what's on the ballot in Rapides Parish
Six tax propositions and renewals for roads, schools, a fire district and municipalities are on Saturday's ballot in Rapides Parish. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Find out what is on your ballot at the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal at https://tinyurl.com/mjya9cau. ...
Aspiring Alexandria Elvis Tribute Artist hopes to walk in Elvis' Blue Suede Shoes some day
The aspiring Elvis Tribute Artist dressed in a white Elvis jumpsuit complete with a cape turned heads when he walked into the auditorium of the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 1202 3rd St., in downtown Alexandria Thursday. It was the first day of the three-day Louisiana Elvis Festival where Elvis Tribute...
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