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2026 Miss Many Merry Christmas pageant royal court announced

The 2026 Miss Many Merry Christmas Pageant Royal Court has officially been announced, recognizing nine young ladies who will represent the community during this year’s holiday festivities. The annual pageant, a cherished Christmas tradition in Many, brought together contestants, families and community supporters to celebrate the holiday season and...

Many, LA · 2d
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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 · 3d
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A Louisiana Town Flips On 300,000 Lights The Saturday Before Thanksgiving To Kick Off Its 100th Christmas Festival

In 1927, a utilities boss strung small Christmas bulbs along one street in Louisiana. Nobody guessed that modest glow would last a century. This season, the tradition celebrates its 100th year with more than 300,000 lights. Over 100 set pieces line a riverbank and shimmer across the water. How many...

Natchitoches, LA · 1d
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Paradise Elementary becomes Rapides Parish's first Purple Star school

Paradise Elementary School on Monday became the first school in Rapides Parish to be designated as a Purple Star School, which denotes it as one that eases the transition for military-connected students. Moving around isn't unusual for military families, but that can be tough for children as they make new friends and then have to leave every few years. At a Purple Star school, there's a staff member designated as a military liaison who oversees a student-led transition program for new students, keeps an online resource bank for families and trains other staff at the school on what military kids need, according to a news release from the Rapides Parish School Board. Paradise was presented with its award during a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday by Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Charlton Meginley, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. Students honored local veterans and military families during the event. "Schools and employment are the issues that military families face when they have to move to a new location. Those families want to know that the schools show support and understand what they’re experiencing," said Meginley. The Ball school, which isn't far from Camp Beauregard, received a certificate and a digital

Rapides Parish, LA · 2d

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‘A Home for the Homeless’ charity fundraiser

The Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition recently hosted their third annual, “A Home for the Homeless,” charity fundraiser in downtown Alex.

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Natchitoches Knights of Columbus welcome new member, recognize Family and Knight of the Month

The Knights of Columbus Council #1357 welcomed a new member and recognized several individuals during its November meeting. Dustin Cross was inducted into the council during the meeting. Membership Director Michael Yankowski, who has the council on track to surpass its 2026-2027 membership goal of 12 new members by early...

Natchitoches, LA · 1d

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Fort Polk hosts 49th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day

The 49th annual Retiree Appreciation Day was held Nov. 7 at Fort Polk, bringing together military retirees for a day of recognition, resources and community engagement. The event began at the In and Out Processing Center, where Brig. Gen. Matthew J. Hardman, commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, served as guest speaker.

Fort Polk, LA · 2d

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Pipe bursts at Scott M. Brame Middle School, school canceled for some students

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Scott M. Brame Middle School announced that a water line was hit and broken during construction work on Thursday. After the water line was fixed and water turned back on, a pipe burst in a restroom at the school due to water pressure. Brame said some...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Rosepine Elementary student named Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year

Quinn Turcotte of Rosepine Elementary School has been named the Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year. Quinn moved to Louisiana with her family in 2021 when the Army brought them to the area. She was in kindergarten at the time and remembers her first friend at Rosepine, Deborah, who helped her feel welcome at her new school.

Vernon Parish, LA · 2d

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TKTMJ Secures $42.3M Army Corps Contract for Metairie, Louisiana Construction Work

TKTMJ, Inc.,* Natchitoches, Louisiana, was awarded a $42,398,851 firm-fixed-price contract for construction access to the work site; demolition; clearing and grubbing; excavation and embankment placement; geotextile and stone placement; and turf establishment and maintenance. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Metairie, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 15, 2027. Fiscal 2027 civil expenses funds in the amount of $42,398,851 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, is the contracting activity (W912P8-27-C-A003).

Metairie, LA · 3d

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Celebrating the ArkLaTex: Natchitoches plantation Christmas

NATCHITOCHES, La. - For nearly two centuries, the Prudhomme family celebrated Christmas at Oakland Plantation along the Cane River, leaving behind a preserved holiday history that spans from the mid-19th century to the late 1990s. Today, the plantation is part of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, which preserves...

Natchitoches, LA · 13h

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Natchitoches Parish School Board Names Janetta Hubbard 2026-2027 Support Person of the Year

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announced that Janetta Hubbard, bookkeeper at Natchitoches Central High School, has been named the district’s 2026-2027 Support Person of the Year. Hubbard was recognized for her dedication, patience and kindness, along with the positive impact she makes on students, faculty and staff. Natchitoches Central...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 18h

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Many, already in playoff mode, hits road to No. 7 Pine in first round

The postseason is something very familiar for a Many program that punched its 16th playoff ticket in the last 17 years. The 2026 Tigers are also familiar with do-or-die situations, as they had to beat a six-win Lakeside team in the season finale to secure their postseason spot. Senior running...

Many, LA · 2d

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Louisiana junior high runners compete at state meet in Pineville

Wylan Bates of Pineville Junior High finished third in the boys’ 2-mile race at the Louisiana Junior High XC State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Ward 9 Sportsplex in Pineville, Louisiana. More than 600 elementary and junior high students from across the state competed. Elementary students competed in the 1-mile race, while junior high students ran the 2-mile event. Placing first in the boys' 2-mile run was Cameron Croft of Erath Middle School, who finished in 11:18.20. Camden Pastorick of Catholic High School-Baton Rouge placed second in 11:25.90. Bates came in third with a time of 11:38.05. In the boys' team standings, Erath Middle School placed first, followed by Ascension Episcopal in second and Catholic High-Baton Rouge in third. In the girls' 2-mile run, Stella Miller of Holy Name of Jesus School took first place with a time of 12:41.70. Kali Burke of Milton Middle School finished second in 12:53.20, and Anne-Marie Brown of Our Lady of Fatima School placed third in 13:19.70. In the girls' team competition, Scott Middle School claimed first place, Louise McGehee Middle School finished second and Edgar Martin Middle School placed third. This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Louisiana junior high

Pineville, LA · 1d

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Widespread Microsoft 365 service disruption affects email communications in Natchitoches Parish, beyond

A widespread Microsoft 365 service disruption is affecting Outlook and email communications for businesses, organizations and other users, including the Natchitoches Parish School Board. The disruption is impacting users globally and is not isolated to any single organization. The Natchitoches Parish School Board issued a notice advising that all district...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d

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Vernon Parish students highlight 4-H leadership, agricultural education at School Board meeting

Two Vernon Parish students recently addressed the Vernon Parish School Board, sharing their experiences in 4-H and FFA and highlighting opportunities for student leadership, community service and agricultural education. Abby Welch, one of 1,320 students enrolled in Vernon Parish 4-H this year, spoke to board members about how the organization...

Vernon Parish, LA · 2d

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Avoyelles church events: Anniversary celebration, Friendsgiving and a youth faith conference

Area churches and youth organizers have announced opportunities for worship, fellowship and faith formation. Progressive Baptist Church's 108th anniversary: Nov. 15. Progressive Baptist Church invites the public to celebrate its 108th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Frankie Ford of Magnolia Baptist Church in Evergreen. His congregation will join him for the celebration.

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 1d