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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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Oakdale visa fraud ringleader, former official, sentenced for immigration scheme

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - An Oakdale man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for leading a visa fraud scheme that involved four law enforcement officials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Chandrakant “Lala” Patel, 40, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and engaging in...

Oakdale, LA · 21h
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Oakdale Subway owner sentenced to 10 years for visa fraud conspiracy

OAKDALE, La. — An Oakdale man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison as part of a scheme involving falsifying crimes to facilitate immigration visa fraud for profit, the United States Department of Justice said. Chandrakant Patel, who pled guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and engaging...

Oakdale, LA · 21h
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Shots fired in Alexandria’s Grundy Cooper Subdivision under investigation

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A home in Alexandria’s Grundy Cooper Subdivision was damaged by gunfire on the night of November 10, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. RPSO shared that deputies responded to a shots-fired call around 10:20 p.m. in the 5700 block of Skye Street. Upon...

Alexandria, LA · 14h
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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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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...

Alexandria, LA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 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 · 1d

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Manhunt underway after vehicle of escaped inmate discovered

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an escaped inmate after discovering a vehicle tied to him in Lake Charles Sunday night. Deputies located an unoccupied truck in […]

Lake Charles, LA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 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 · 2d

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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.

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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 · 1d

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APSO searches for escaped inmate after Marksville facility escape

MARKSVILLE, La. (UrbanCast: 11/8/2026) — The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Louisiana Department of Corrections inmate who escaped Saturday night. Authorities say Artavien Lowayne Darnell Green escaped from the APSO DC-1 facility in Marksville at approximately 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Green is 20 years old....

Marksville, LA · 2d

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LSUA police point to cameras, lighting in campus safety effortS

Campus police at LSU of Alexandria said cameras and lighting are part of their approach to keeping students and staff safe.

Alexandria, LA · 16h

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'Transformational': England commissioners discuss data center agreement

A cooperative endeavor agreement between the England Industrial and Economic Development District and Applied Digital could be approved Nov. 19 after a Monday meeting to review details of the contract and suggestions for changes from some commissioners. The two-hour meeting included Louisiana Central officials briefing commissioners on what is in the 15-year agreement with two five-year renewal options, comments from local elected officials and two women who do not support the $3.6 billion artificial intelligence factory data center under construction now outside Boyce. Commissioner Joe McPherson argued that the agreement should include information about electrial and water usage, but it turned into a discussion of what could and could not be included in it. The meeting began without a quorum, but the arrival of Commissioner Charlie Weems III 50 minutes into the meeting changed that. First to speak was Louisiana Central CEO and president, Chris Masingill, who thanked the commissioners for continuing to work with them "on this unbelievable transformational and impactful project." He said much had happened since they last were before the commissioners in February when they approved the term sheet so the project could begin. Masingill said Applied Digital was making "one of the largest investments in

Boyce, 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...

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