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Dog with box stuck on head seen loose near Simmesport
SIMMESPORT, La. (KALB) - Atchafalaya River Rescue, a local nonprofit based in Simmesport, is looking for the owner of a dog seen running around near Family Grill along Highway 1 with a box stuck on their head. According to a post on social media Thursday, the dog appears to have...
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GAEDA to Announce Revitalization Plans for Alexandria Neighborhoods, Commercial Corridors and Cheatem Park
ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/29/2026) — Several Alexandria commercial corridors and neighborhoods could become the focus of new economic development efforts. The Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) will outline several proposed initiatives during a press conference on Monday, November 2. The proposals focus on attracting private investment, strengthening small...
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Questions arise over Glenmora land leased for new public works facility
GLENMORA, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish Police Jury voted 5-3 Monday, October 26, to shift plans for a new public works site in Glenmora, raising concerns about spending and transparency. The jury voted to lease about three acres from the Town of Glenmora for the RPPJ Highway Department’s new...
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Court rejects Diocese recovery plan
Bankruptcy Judge John Hodge finds the Diocese of Alexandria’s disclosure statement for Chapter 11 resolution falls short of requirements. He ruled Monday that he believes the statement has “significant legal defects, not deficiencies that additional disclosure can cure.”. Consequently he denied the diocese motion for approval of the...
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Grand opening held for Cormane’s Lou and Laura’s in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Cormane’s Lou and Laura’s hosted its grand opening on October 27, drawing dozens of elected officials from across Cenla to celebrate the ribbon-cutting, including Pineville Mayor Joe Bishop and Ball Mayor Gail Wilkins. It was an emotional day for owners John and Paula Cormane...
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Alexandria-Pineville Transportation Committee to Review Road Safety, Long-Term Planning and Drainage
ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/29/2026) — Regional transportation leaders will review road safety, long-term planning, and drainage during a public meeting next week. The Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rapides Area...
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Ball mayoral candidates clash over audit, utility bills 1 week before election
BALL, La. (KALB) - Mayor Gail Wilking and challenger Alderman Marc Mercer are offering voters different answers on spending, services, finances and transparency in the race for mayor of Ball. Voters decide the race Nov. 3. Wilking said her administration has brought in millions of dollars and set Ball up...
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Fire station turned into haunted house for Halloween in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Looking for Halloween plans? Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 is opening its doors for a haunted house this Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at 5104 Ransbottom Drive. Everyone is invited to the first-year event, which organizers hope to turn into an annual tradition. Worried...
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Rapides Parish Library Brings Award-Winning Authors to Central Louisiana This Thursday
Alexandria, LA, October27, 2026 - Rapides Parish Library (RPL), in partnership with the National Book Foundation (NBF), will welcome two nationally acclaimed authors to Central Louisiana this Thursday, October 29, for NBF Presents: Southern Storytelling, a free literary event featuring National Book Award–recognized authors Ben Fountain and Jason Mott. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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From vote buying to vote suppression
Last week's column about vote buying brought an interesting observation from Marksville native Chris Roy Jr. He made a point worth considering: If we're going to talk about politicians buying votes, we also need to talk about efforts to keep people from voting altogether. Historically, vote buying has been associated with political machines seeking support, while efforts to restrict voting have taken different forms across generations. Today, debates over voting restrictions often divide along political lines, with Republicans emphasizing election security and Democrats warning about voter suppression.
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Discounted State Fair Tickets and More Deals
The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport will open Oct. 29 for the 2026 season, marking the 120th annual state fair. Nov. 15 will be the closing day for the 2026 season. Explore the Louisiana Life Insider Podcast episode with the State Fair of Louisiana Marketing Director Russell Adams. Advance...
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Alexandria’s Deborah Bowman Park offers new renovations
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Deborah Bowman Park in Alexandria is looking better than ever!. The city has renovated the park with new improvements around the park, including a modern playground. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the park’s new look happened on October 23. The park is located just off Redwood...