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Here’s the breakdown of voters in Alexandria’s mayoral race

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Mayor Jacques Roy finished the first round of Alexandria’s mayoral election with 49% of the vote, just short of a majority. That means 51% of voters chose someone other than Roy, and a runoff against Councilman Malcolm Larvadain, who received the second-most votes, is set for Dec. 12.

Alexandria, LA · 1d
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Alexandria–Pineville Residents Invited to Help Shape Region’s Transportation Future

ALEXANDRIA, La. (RAPC: 11/4/2026) – Residents across the Alexandria–Pineville region will have an opportunity to help shape transportation improvements for the next 25 years. The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) will host three public open houses on November 11, 17, and 18, 2026. The meetings are part of...

Alexandria, LA · 2d
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Robinson Carbon to Build $16.3M Biochar Facility

NEW ORLEANS — Robinson Carbon, the carbon products arm of New Orleans-based Robinson Lumber Company, has announced a $16.3 million investment to establish an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project will expand the fifth-generation family business into a new market while creating 42 direct jobs and an estimated 60 indirect jobs in Central Louisiana.

Alexandria, LA · 2d
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Smoke at Alexandria airport part of FAA-mandated emergency exercise

If you saw smoke coming from the Alexandria International Airport on November 5, rest assured, it was only a drill.

Alexandria, LA · 1d
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State plans $4.7 million construction project at Acadiana Center for Youth

The State of Louisiana is advancing plans for new staff residences and a training and multipurpose building at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, a project that carried an estimated construction cost of $4.7 million during the state's architectural planning process. The proposed development would add staff housing and...

Bunkie, LA · 19h

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Vernon Parish celebrates 20th Annual CMG Ball

The 20th annual CMG Ball brought Vernon Parish residents with disabilities together for a prom celebration filled with music, dancing, friendship and smiles. The event marked two decades of bringing participants together for a special celebration. From formal attire to glow sticks, attendees brought their own style to the event...

Vernon Parish, LA · 3d

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Cleco gives blankets to veterans ahead of Veterans Day and colder temperatures approaching

PINEVILLE, La. – Nov. 5, 2026 – Cleco gave away 1,500 blankets today to customers who are veterans at Kees Park in Pineville ahead of Veterans Day as a thank-you for their service, and in anticipation of colder temperatures in Louisiana. Pineville, where Cleco is headquartered, is also home to the Alexandria VA Medical Center, […]

Pineville, LA · 1d

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T-Alphonse Sez: The Original Alphonse Reaches Out from the Grave with Election Predictions

Editor’s note: By the time the original Alphonse reached out with these predictions, our next paper was scheduled to reach readers the day after the election. He made these picks before the votes were counted, and we’re printing them as he called them. Let’s see how close he came to the results from last night’s election.

Marksville, LA · 3d

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Marksville approves new water, sewer rates effective Nov. 1

City Council adopts updated utility charges and annual inflation-based adjustments beginning in 2027. The Marksville City Council approved updated water and sewer rates during its Oct. 14 meeting, with the new charges taking effect during the November 2026 billing cycle. The changes affect residential and commercial customers both inside and...

Marksville, LA · 23h

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Vernon Parish Voters Decide Local Races in Nov. 3 Election

Voters across Vernon Parish went to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to decide several local elections, including district judge, school board, justice of the peace, constable, mayoral and municipal aldermen races. According to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State, all Election Day precincts and early and absentee...

Vernon Parish, LA · 3d

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Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

The Cottonport Town Council approved an agreement allowing parish litter enforcement within town limits and named an assistant police chief during its Oct. 14 meeting. The litter agreement authorizes Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Officer Barry Lemoine to enforce parish litter ordinances in Cottonport. The measure passed 4-0, with Councilman Kenneth Friels abstaining because of a conflict of interest.

Cottonport, LA · 16h

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Jonesville Woman’s Club brings local history to life

Visitors traveled through downtown on a trailer tour featuring live presentations and reenactments by descendants of people whose contributions left a lasting mark on the parish. The first stop featured Manning Hardware, with Conley Manning sharing the store’s history. Willie E. Manning, better known as Sonny, opened the business in...

Jonesville, LA · 3d

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$100 Entergy bill credit program includes Avoyelles customers

Eligible Entergy Louisiana residential customers in Avoyelles Parish are included in a statewide assistance program offering a one-time $100 credit toward their electricity bills. The $2 million program is funded by Entergy shareholder dollars and administered through participating United Way organizations. Applications opened at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 and will...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 1d

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Anytime Fitness celebrates newly remodeled location with ribbon cutting in Vernon Parish

Anytime Fitness celebrated its newly remodeled location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members, community leaders, the Red Vest Ladies and local supporters attended the event to celebrate the gym’s renovations. The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce expressed its appreciation to everyone who...

Vernon Parish, LA · 3d

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Vernon Parish lifts solar farm moratorium

The Vernon Parish Police Jury has voted unanimously to lift its temporary moratorium on solar farm developments, officially adopting a heavily revised regulatory ordinance. The decision came during a special […]

Vernon Parish, LA · 2d

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Vernon election: Runoff declared in district judge race

There will be a runoff in the district judge race for 30th Judicial District Court after none of the three candidates for Division C received 50 percent of the vote […]

Vernon Parish, LA · 3d

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Robinson Carbon plans biochar facility

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Robinson Carbon announced it will invest $16.3 million to establish a biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Rapides Parish, next to Alexandria, Louisiana, extending its family-owned wood products business into a new market more than 130 years after its founding in Louisiana. Robinson Carbon is...

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Democrat Pat Moore, Republican Gabe Firment top Louisiana 5th District

Democratic state Rep. Pat Moore of Monroe and Republican state Rep. Gabe Firment of Grant Parish will square off to be the next Louisiana 5th Congressional District representative after they finished first and second in tight race Nov. 3. Moore secured 18% to lead the nine-candidate field, while Firment finished second with 17%. They will face each other in a Dec. 12 runoff. They scratched out the two runoff positions over Republicans Misti Cordell (15%), state Rep. Michael Echols (14%) and state Sen. Stewart Cathey (12%), all of Monroe. Louisiana income tax: Louisiana treasurer calls for tax cuts after bond rating upgrade Moore and Firment are seeking to replace incumbent Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who won a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday night. The 5th Congressional District boundaries include most of northeastern and central Louisiana, with Monroe and Alexandria as the population hubs, as well a part of the Florida parishes. Firment is a state representative who is also chairman of the House Insurance Committee. Firment has a career in the insurance industry. Moore is a state representative who serves on the House Criminal Justice, Municipal and Transportation committees. She is retired from State Farm Insurance Co. Greg Hilburn covers state politics

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GAEDA Unveils Three Proposed Projects to Improve Alexandria Neighborhoods and Economic Development

ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 11/2/2026) — The Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) unveiled three proposed projects Monday aimed at improving Alexandria’s infrastructure, tourism, and neighborhood development. The initiatives focus on the Lee Street corridor, Alexandria Zoo, and Cheatham Park. Each proposal addresses opportunities to improve public safety, strengthen...

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