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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...
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Bunkie takes aim at neglected properties
The City of Bunkie is continuing its efforts to address abandoned and deteriorating properties, with the City Council taking additional action during its October 8 meeting. The council approved moving forward with the notification and public hearing process for 44 properties identified as candidates for condemnation and possible demolition. Property owners will have an opportunity to respond before final decisions are made.
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Menard student to become first teen functionally cured of sickle cell in Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Phillip Mullin, a 15-year-old from Alexandria and student at Holy Savior Menard High School, is just the second person and the first pediatric patient to undergo a new gene therapy treatment for sickle cell in Louisiana. After months of preparation, stem cell collection, blood exchange procedures,...
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Rapides Regional Medical Center and RPSO hosting Fourth ‘Crush the Crisis’ at Mac’s Fresh Market on Oct. 23
ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/21/2023) – Rapides Regional Medical Center is once again partnering with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office to host their fourth “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day. This year’s event takes place on Friday, Oct. 23 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and has...
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A Grand Marshal Worthy of the Title
Every week, when you pick up a copy of The Jena Times, you’re holding something that passed through the capable hands of a woman many of our readers have never met. Today I want to change that. Her name is Kathy Duncan, and she is the Production Manager at...
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City to celebrate renovated Deborah Bowman Park with ribbon cutting
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Mayor Jacques Roy and the City of Alexandria plan to unveil a newly-renovated Deborah Bowman Park with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23. According to the City, improvements to the park include:. A modern playground. 2200 sq. ft. of rubber safety surfacing.