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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.
Pineville man arrested for alleged arson resulting in homicide
RAPIDES PARISH, La (WNTZ) – UPDATE: Sheriff’s Detectives, Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s investigating weekend structure fire that claimed one life. ________________________________ RAPIDES PARISH, La (WNTZ) – 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 […]
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. ...
Fire near Mill Street part of training exercise
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A fire at Xpress Recycling on Thursday morning was part of a training exercise. Video shows multiple firefighters fighting flames from vehicles on Xpress Recycling’s property. The facility’s manager told KALB that Xpress Recycling donated the vehicles and the space for the Alexandria Fire Department...
Former LSP trooper seeks bond reduction amidst domestic violence charges
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An Alexandria man, and former Louisiana State Police trooper, is seeking a bond reduction despite being on probation for domestic violence-related charges dating back to 2019. Michael Satcher II, who was arrested in Alexandria last year, faces charges of home invasion, domestic abuse and kidnapping. His...
VPSO searching for missing man from Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s help in locating a man from Leesville. Authorities announced through a social media post on April 25 that they are attempting to verify the safety and well-being of Bobby D. Burns, 61, of Leesville. VPSO requests that...
Prayer gathering set for May 2 in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - There will be a National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 2, from 12:00-12:20 p.m. on the steps of Pineville City Hall, according to the Christian Challenge Worship Center. Prayers will be offered by anyone who desires to pray. Towards the end of the prayer...
Alexandria's River Oaks marks 40 years as cultural, artistic hub of Central Louisiana
When artist David Crain worked as a designer for an advertising agency, he would hit the road at lunchtime to explore and see what he could find. “One of the coolest, consistently coolest, places was River Oaks,” said Crain who is now one of River Oaks Square Arts Center’s resident artists. “So I'd come down here and launch and just walk around for the studios and explore and see what all the different artists were doing, which is what the general public is supposed to still do. "
U-High overpowers Glenmora to win regional playoff opener
Glenmora nearly matched University High's hit total in Game 1 of their best-of-three series Thursday night, but the Cubs defense had most of the answers. Behind a sterling defensive effort that included four double plays, the third-seeded Cubs overpowered No. 14 Glenmora 9-2 in Division III, select regional-round action at U-High.
Louisiana Elvis Festival tribute artists showcase King of Rock n' Roll through his eras
Elvis is in the building. The Louisiana Elvis Festival returns to Alexandria Thursday with a variety Elvis tribute artists performing at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, 1202 3rd St., in downtown Alexandria. Five shows will be held during the three-day festival. Tickets start at $25. "Elvis in New Orleans" is...
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