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Natchitoches Parish hunter harvests eight-point buck

Natchitoches Parish hunter Melissa Tucker Megason harvested an eight-point buck on October 24, 2026, during muzzleloader season. The deer scored 139 4/8. Megason said the harvest marked a long-awaited moment after nine years of hunting alongside her husband, Tyler Megason. Throughout those years, she watched other hunters harvest large deer...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 9h
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Four Natchitoches Parish schools to temporarily transition to remote learning due to increase in strep throat, flu cases

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announced that four schools will transition to remote learning Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, due to an increased number of students and staff reporting diagnoses of strep throat and flu. The affected schools are:. L.P. Vaughn Elementary School. M.R. Weaver Elementary School. Natchitoches...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d

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Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court announces December 12 election update

Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court David O. Stamey announced that the November 3 election has been certified, with no election lawsuits filed, clearing the way for the December 12 election. According to Stamey, the December ballot will be considerably smaller, with approximately 80% of Natchitoches Parish precincts having only one...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 9h
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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 · 3d

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital Performs First Aquablation Therapy Procedure in Central Louisiana

Alexandria, La.- November 11, 2026 – CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital (CCLSH) has introduced Aquablation therapy, bringing a new treatment option for men with an enlarged prostate closer to home. The hospital performed its first Aquablation procedure today, becoming the first in central Louisiana to offer the technology. Aquablation...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Schlotzsky’s Deli in Alexandria closes permanently

We apologize for the inconvenience. This business is officially closed!

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Thieves steal AC units from a historic Alexandria church

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Someone stole two air conditioning units from a historic Alexandria church, and the deacon said replacing them could cost about $20,000. First St. Mark Baptist Church, at Reed Street and North 17th Street, has stood since 1903. Deacon Grady Blackwell Jr. said his brother alerted him...

Alexandria, LA · 2d

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Alexandria Residents Receive Notices Warning of Potential Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 11/12/2026) — Alexandria residents are receiving notices from the city’s utility system warning of potential lead exposure because the materials used in their water service lines remain unidentified. Several residents contacted UrbanCast after receiving the letters. A nearby resident also reported receiving one, and UrbanCast...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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Natchitoches Parish Sheriff honors three deputy SROs on Veterans Day

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - On Veterans Day, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office (NPSO) honored those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including some of their own deputies. NPSO Youth Services Division presented commemorative plaques to three School Resource Officers (SRO) in recognition of their service. Deputy SRO...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d

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Two Vernon Parish teams in playoffs for first time since 2022

It’s been awhile since Vernon Parish put multiple teams in the football playoff – 2022 to be exact. But that year, both Leesville and Rosepine made a run to the quarterfinals. This year’s Leesville and Rosepine squads are poised to make another deep run in their respective divisions....

Vernon Parish, 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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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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Derrick Johnson & Associates Continues Thanksgiving Tradition, Announces Giveaways in Colfax and Winnfield

OBERLIN, La. (UrbanCast: 11/12/2026) — For Derrick Johnson, giving back is more than a holiday tradition. It is a commitment he has maintained for years, helping families across Central Louisiana when a little extra support can make a meaningful difference. On Sunday, November 8, Derrick Johnson & Associates partnered...

Winnfield, 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 · 3d

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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 · 17h

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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 · 16h

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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 · 23h

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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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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