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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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Winn Parish District Attorney announces October court proceedings, including 32-year manslaughter sentence

Eighth Judicial District Attorney Chris Nevils has released the results of several court proceedings held October 9, 12, 15 and 16, 2026, in Winn Parish, including a 32-year prison sentence for manslaughter and multiple guilty pleas involving drug offenses, impaired driving and other criminal charges. The proceedings included felony and...

Winn Parish, LA · 2d
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November 12, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

FAUNA to Offer Free Pet Vaccinations at Campti Health Fair Nov. 14. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals and Natchitoches Parish Library. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) will hold a pet health fair Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Parish Library’s Northeast Branch in Campti.

Natchitoches, LA · 1d
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Pollock mayor to face court on voyeurism charge 5 months after arrest

POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - Five months after an arrest on a voyeurism-related charge, the Town of Pollock’s Mayor Douglas Beavers will now have to defend himself under a court of law for his alleged crime. In June of 2026, with the assistance of Olla’s police chief, Mayor Beavers personally...

Pollock, LA · 16h
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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 · 3d

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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 · 21h

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Louisiana's Oldest Cemetery Dates To 1737 and It's North of Acadiana

The American Cemetery has rested since 1737 and it's the oldest cemetery in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 1d

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Cloyd Benjamin, Jr.’s message to Ward 1

Thank you for casting 3,243 votes for fairness, justice, and a court that is more responsive to the people it serves. From knocking on doors to putting up signs in the summer heat, I had the privilege of listening to thousands of you across Ward 1. In conversation after conversation, I heard the same message. We can do better, and our City Court and parish have a role to play. I loved being out there with you, and I would gladly do it all over again wherever I can be of service.

Natchitoches, 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 · 3d

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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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Texas man wins new house in 2026 Rhodes Properties and Development Demon Dream Home giveaway

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - David Morgan of Austin, Texas is the new owner of the Rhodes Property and Development Demon Dream Home!. Morgan’s name was drawn last Friday on KSLA. The 1,450-square foot three-bedroom, two-bath home sits in the Hidden Oak subdivision in Natchitoches. The home was built by...

Natchitoches, 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 · 2d

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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 · 23h

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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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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 · 15h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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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Natchitoches Central baseball facilities could receive millions in improvements through anonymous donation

The Natchitoches Parish School Board discussed a proposed project that could bring millions of dollars in improvements to the Natchitoches Central High School baseball facilities during its committee meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. The proposed improvements would be funded through a donation from an anonymous donor and would include installing artificial...

Natchitoches, LA · 2d