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New Dollar General opens in Pineville

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A Dollar General store is now open at 8311 U.S. 71 in Pineville, with a grand opening celebration planned for 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The first 50 adult customers will receive $10 gift cards, and the first 100 customers will receive Dollar General tote bags.

Pineville, LA · 1d
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Inmate escapes from Avoyelles Detention Center

MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB) - Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert on Saturday, November 7, after a Department of Corrections inmate reportedly escaped from Detention Center 1 in Marksville. Artavien Green, 20, of Lake Charles reportedly escaped from the facility at around 8:30 p.m. Green was serving...

Marksville, LA · 2d
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Missing in Alexandria: Dennis Turner

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A teenager has been reported missing in Alexandria. The Alexandria Police Department is looking for Dennis Turner, 16, who was last seen on November 6 in the 3000 block of Stimson Avenue. Here’s a photo of him:. If you have any information about Turner, please...

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Louisiana's First AppleHop Combo Opens In Just a Few Days

The best of breakfast and late night combined with eating good in the neighborhood all under one roof

Alexandria, LA · 18h

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Foodees Fest is Coming to Alexandria

Alexandria Louisiana - Foodees Fest is headed to Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana, November 20th-22nd, 2026 is bringing together an exciting mix of food trucks, restaurants, dessert and beverage makers, artisans and crafters for a weekend designed around great food, discovery and community. Admission to FoodeesFest is FREE, giving families,...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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With fire danger elevated, U.S. Forest Service brings in a 'sky crane'

PINEVILLE — Burn bans in Rapides and Grant parishes may have been rescinded because of recent rains, but the fire danger remains elevated in Central Louisiana. The fire risk is the reason the U.S. Forest Service called in a "sky crane" helicopter to be on standby at the Pineville Municipal Airport, just in case it was needed to help firefighters in a wildfire. The helicopter, a Sikorsky S-64 from Aurora, Oregon-based Helicopter Transport Services , is so huge that motorists on U.S. highways 71 and 165 could see it as they drove by. It also attracted quite a number of visitors who wanted to see it up close. It can hold up to 2,600 gallons of water that can be dropped onto a fire, allowing firefighters on the ground to then attack it. Before the recent rain, conditions were dry with low humidity for several weeks, said Jim Caldwell with the U.S. Forest Service. There were "quite a few wildfires popping up," he said. Even with the rains, if conditions get dry again, "that's when we'll start seeing more fires, and that's why it's important to have this wonderful crew, this wonderful aircraft, that can do things to help the

Rapides Parish, LA · 15h

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Two Louisiana men to be sentenced Monday in immigration fraud scheme

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A former Forest Hill police chief and an Oakdale businessman are scheduled to be sentenced Monday for their connection to an immigration fraud scheme. Former Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon and Oakdale businessman Chandrakant Patel are scheduled to appear at 3 p.m. in U.S....

Forest Hill, LA · 2d

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Former lead singer of Little Texas calls CMA red-carpet response ‘lame’

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Tim Rushlow, the former lead singer of the hit 90s band Little Texas, is blasting the statement put out by the Country Music Association in response to several fellow artists being denied red carpet appearances at the 2026 CMA Awards. Now part of the band The...

Alexandria, LA · 22h

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Cheapest gas stations in Alexandria

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Alexandria using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Gov. Landry: Louisiana to give more than 18,000 computers, tablets to local organizations with Étouffée program

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Gov. Landry, alongside Apple executives, announced in Alexandria on Tuesday another program under Louisiana’s statewide broadband buildout. The program expands the state’s GUMBO program. Louisiana will give out more than 18,000 free laptops, computers, and tablets to local organizations. The project, nicknamed ETOUFEE, is...

Louisiana · 10h

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Natchitoches’ second annual Pride Mass celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church

Natchitoches’ historic Trinity Episcopal Church was filled with members of the LGBTQ community, families and allies, for the area’s second annual Pride Mass on Nov. 7. The Pride Mass is a regular service with readings and homily geared towards acceptance, healing and God’s love towards all persons. After the service, the church hosted food and fellowship in the church hall.

Natchitoches, LA · 1d

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Four Avoyelles schools meet district attendance goal

Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy leads Avoyelles Parish public schools in year-to-date attendance, with four schools meeting or exceeding the district’s 94% goal, according to an update released Oct. 23. Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy reported a 95.26% attendance rate. Also exceeding the goal were Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 1d

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A 21-Minute Alexandria Stop Over a 100-Foot Blinker Rule Allegedly Included a Frisk, and the Fifth Circuit Won’t Toss Most of the Case

Louisiana wants your blinker on for at least the last 100 feet before a turn. Under La. R.S. 32:104, a driver turning left or right must signal continuously for at least the last 100 feet before the turn. That one measurement is now the hinge of a federal case. Two Alexandria police officers tried to end the case early with qualified immunity, and the Fifth Circuit refused, at least on the claims that matter most to drivers.

Louisiana · 1d

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ASH defeats Peabody to go 5-0 in district play

Alexandria Senior High School celebrated more than 55 seniors during Senior Night at its District 2-5A home game against Peabody Magnet High School on Friday, Nov. 7, 2026. ASH rolled to a 56-7 victory over Peabody at Butch Stocker Memorial Stadium. The Trojans are the District 2-5A champions. ASH is 5-0 in district play and 9-1 overall to close out the regular season. Peabody is 0-5 in district and 2-8 overall. This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: ASH defeats Peabody to go 5-0 in district play

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 1d

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Central elementary school receives purple star designation

BALL, La. (KALB) - Veterans Day is near, and Paradise Elementary School held a ceremony on November 9 for local veterans and families. During the ceremony, the school received a Purple Star Designation, thanks to its involvement with military students and families from Camp Beauregard. Military children attend a school...

Ball, LA · 1d

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LSUA’s Elizabeth Beard, Lily Poisso Honored in YWCA Decades of Women Awards

ALEXANDRIA, La. - Two members of the LSUA family were recognized among central Louisiana’s outstanding women as Chancellor Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D., and Institutional Affairs Coordinator Lily Poisso received YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville Decades of Women Awards. The annual awards honor six women representing different decades of life who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, leadership, civic engagement, and service to the community.

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Salvation Army Angel Tree invites Cenla to give gifts to children this Christmas

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping, and this year, you may consider adopting a tag off an angel tree. The Salvation Army’s Christmas tree is up, and the angels are ready for adoption. “Angel Tree provides toys and clothes for kids...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office teases crackdown on drivers who pass school buses

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood, guest speaking to a packed crowd at November’s North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance (NRBIA) meeting, said his office is looking to set up a new series of ‘stings’ to protect children on the roadways. Wood said the...

Rapides Parish, LA · 21h

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Health Alert: Warning signs of lung cancer

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to know the warning signs and talk with your doctor about your risk. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and worldwide for both men and women. Some of the symptoms of lung...

Alexandria, LA · 11h