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Pineville Rotary Club installs new president, honors Rotarian of Year
Billy Gothreaux was installed as the new president of the Pineville Rotary Club while Adam McCoy was honored as Rotarian of the Year. Gothreaux is a State Farm agent with 22 years experience. After opening his office in Ball about four years ago, he contacted then-president Kimberley Jones, now assistant district governor, about...
Y-Not Stop recognizes first responders
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - First responders in Cenla had the chance to enjoy a free meal on Wednesday. The gas station and convenience store chain, “Y-Not Stop” joined the National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation to celebrate the annual “24/7 Day” to recognize the first responders, medical personnel, and American Red Cross volunteers who work to serve our community daily.
LSUA celebrates new historic signage for the original LSU site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - LSUA celebrated new signage for the site of the original LSU campus in Pineville, celebrating the rich history and significance of the university. The event highlights LSU’s initial plans to establish itself in Central Louisiana before relocating to Baton Rouge. LSU started in 1860 as...
LSU AgCenter hosts a canning workshop in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The LSU AgCenter held a workshop at the Rapides Parish Main Library on July 24 to teach all about canning. With an increased number of home gardens, more people are interested in freezing or canning surplus fruits and vegetables. The LSU AgCenter says freezing is one...
Laborde Earles hosts 3rd annual backpack giveaway
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Laborde Earles hosted its 3rd annual project backpack event on July 26, giving away hundreds of free backpacks to children across Central Louisiana and Lafayette Parish. Each backpack given away was stuffed with school supplies to help students prepare for the new school year. Backpacks were...
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
APD asks for public’s help in finding missing teen
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old, Jamarious Kelly. He is described as a Black male, 5′8″ tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He was last seen in the Murray Street area on July 25.
Lake Charles native achieves one-star rank, promoted to brigadier general
By Sgt. Danny Hough | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard […]
Almost $300,000 in airport improvements move forward
The England Authority is proceeding with improvements and security enhancements at the Alexandria International Airport terminal. Ford Audio-Visual System’s bid was $299,427. The Authority is also amending, repealing and enacting almost 70 sections of its code of ordinances dealing with airport rules and regulations, finance and personnel & procedures.
Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Mud National Races Ticket Winners Listed
A big thank you to Jack’s All Ya Need on the north end of Leesville for participating in the first-ever Vernon Parish Journal promotion. Congratulations to the ticket winners of the Mud National Races being held tonight in Alexandria: Tammy Mitchell, John Beltz, Jerry Waller, Sheila Perkins, Lindsey Tisdale, and Eleanor Moore. ****Big Thanks to Ms. Moore**** for driving through the bad weather Wednesday to retrieve her tickets.
Med Express Ambulance Service in Alexandria, LA congratulates future paramedics.
Med Express Ambulance Service in Alexandria, LA, has announced its congratulations to future paramedics. The company expressed its pride in its personnel for their excellent work. Source: Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc. | Alexandria LA | Facebook. Source Type: EMS. Source Location: Alexandria. AI Technology was used to summarize content...
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