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LSUA and LSU College of Engineering Announce New Pre-Engineering Program
ALEXANDRIA, La. (LSUA) - In a bid to streamline access to engineering education, Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) and Louisiana State University (LSU) have unveiled a new educational partnership. This collaboration allows students to begin studying engineering at LSUA and then seamlessly transfer to LSU to complete their bachelor’s degree. This agreement ensures students can complete pre-engineering coursework and earn an Associate of Science (AS) at LSUA before pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering at LSU.
Pineville police warn residents of skimming device at local self-checkout register
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Pineville Police Department is warning the public to be aware of skimming devices, as one was recently located at a local business at a self-checkout register. Police did not reveal which business had the device. The ATM skimmer device usually fits over the original card...
Salvation Army opens new shelter in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) -The Salvation Army in Alexandria is excited to announce the opening of the Center of Hope Shelter. The shelter has beds for veterans, women and apartments for families. Major Bill Shafer said their main goal is to assist those in need and help them get back on...
Meet Coen Laroux, Menard’s baseball guru
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Holy Savior Menard’s Coen Laroux helped the Eagles punch their ticket to state last weekend after sweeping Dunham in Sulphur. What separates this Centenary College commit from the rest is his versatility. Over the weekend, Coen batted two for five with four RBIs on the series while also having pitched seven innings and only allowing two runs on 86 pitches.
Alexandria woman dies in single vehicle crash Saturday
A 21-year-old Alexadria woman died in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning, according to a press release issued by the Alexandria Police Department. The crash remains under investigation. The release states that Deasia McNeal was driving north bound on I-49 and attempted to exit onto the Pineville Expressway when the...
Alexandria native part of Fleet Week in Miami
(KALB) - Fleet Week festivities are underway for the U.S. Navy, and for the first time, the week-long event is happening in Miami, Florida. Among the more than 2,000 members in attendance is Alexandria native, Carly Sicuro, who told News Channel 5 that joining the Navy has brought more order to her life.
'A well-rounded kid': Northwood High student honored in Young Heroes group by LPB
LENA — Jody White confesses she's a Louisiana Public Broadcasting nerd, and it was while looking at LPB's social media that she learned about its Young Heroes program. She immediately knew she had one roaming the halls of Northwood High School. “It really sounded like I had written that...
Alex River Fete lets Alexandria artist meet new people, showcase art
Alexandria artist Erika E-LoVe, owner of For the LoVe of Alexandria, loves people. And community events like Alex River Fete give her an opportunity to meet new people, network and showcase her art and talent. “I just love people, so it gives me the opportunity just to meet all kinds...
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