See which Rapides Parish eateries failed health inspections

The Town Talk obtained food safety inspection information for Sept. 13-26 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top addresses with the most critical violations are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least two critical violations. According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, uncorrected critical violations are more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness. Less serious violations are not directly related to foodborne illness but could become hazardous if uncorrected. The Louisiana Department of Health's retail food health inspections dashboard includes a history of each establishment's inspection reports. Inspections should be considered a "snapshot" and might not always reflect an establishment's day-to-day operations and overall condition. Violations fall into two main categories: critical and non-critical. Critical violations are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination or illness if left uncorrected. Non-critical violations are not directly related to the cause of foodborne illness but could become critical if left uncorrected. The DHH dashboard is updated daily; however, there is a seven-day delay between when inspections are made and posted online. Check eatsafe.la.gov for the most recent inspection information available and information on how to file a complaint.

Residents invited to shape new Buhlow Lake pier design

PINEVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – The City of Pineville is applying for a grant through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to construct a new public pier at Buhlow Lake. Municipal leaders are seeking community feedback through an online survey to help guide the grant application. The public input...

Colfax residents question 6-month water bills at town meeting

COLFAX, La. (KALB) - Residents in Colfax said they were caught off guard by water bills covering six months at once and raised their concerns to town leaders on October 13. Residents want to know why they didn’t get a bill sooner and what it means for what they owe.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner advises Medicare recipients to review their coverage

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review their coverage during the annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from Thursday, October 15th through Monday, December 7th, 2026. Any changes made during this window will take effect on January 1st, 2027. During Open Enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to...

Louisiana Universities expand career training, secure millions in Federal Funding

Universities serving Central Louisiana are expanding educational opportunities through new federal grants and academic partnerships aimed at strengthening Louisiana's workforce in healthcare, aviation technology, education, cybersecurity and emergency management. Northwestern State University has received two federal grants totaling nearly $3.8 million in projected and awarded funding, while LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have announced three new agreements designed to help students transition from associate degrees into bachelor's degree programs.

Rapides Parish Fair offers sensory-friendly hours

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish Fair is offering special sensory hours on October 15 for kids with special needs, where they will get to enjoy rides all to themselves. Three years ago, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Pediatric Therapy Center signed up to bring their kids as well. “We...

Understanding Louisiana’s Ballot: Key Constitutional Amendments Explained

Navigating state ballot measures often presents a complex challenge for voters. On the upcoming November ballot, Louisiana citizens face ten distinct constitutional amendments that directly impact local governance, tax structures, and public property regulations. Streamlining Local Infrastructure Projects. Amendment 7 addresses critical infrastructure needs in New Orleans. The city recently...

Proposed Constitutional amendment would give spouses of disabled veteran property tax exemption

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - An proposed amendment to the Louisiana State Constitution is coming to the ballot which would allow for a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer an existing additional property tax exemption to one new qualifying home after moving. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says...

New rankings have Louisiana in top ten for doing business

New rankings have Louisiana in top ten for doing business

Louisiana Near Bottom of New Safest States Ranking

A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana 49th out of 50 states for safety, with the state scoring poorly in financial safety and emergency preparedness.

Gov. Landry visits Ruston to discuss expansion opportunities, help for rural communities

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R-La.) is visiting Louisiana Delta Community College’s campus in Ruston, La., to discuss how the state of Louisiana is strengthening rural communities and expanding opportunity for families and businesses across the state. The press conference is being livestreamed on myarklamiss.com, KTVE’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

UrbanCast Welcomes Alexandria City Marshal Candidate Cedric Green

ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/10/2026) — UrbanCast and involvedinitall.com welcome Cedric Green, candidate for Alexandria City Marshal, as a campaign advertiser for the 2026 election season. We thank Green and his campaign for choosing our platforms to connect with voters throughout Central Louisiana. Green, who is seeking election as Alexandria...

Cenla Remembers: Notices of Death for October 12, 2026

Cenla Remembers continues its daily listing of death notices received from Central Louisiana funeral homes. No new notices arrived since October 11, 2026. An update to an earlier notice follows. Service information is included when the funeral home provides it. A closer read of the notice graphic revealed the service...

New park opens behind Pineville airport

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A new park is opening behind the Pineville Municipal Airport. The Red River Waterway Commission began planning the project in 2023 and invested $4.5 million to build it. “This is representing about a four-and-a-half-million-dollar investment for Central Louisiana,” said Kyle Smith, supervisor of engineering with the...

Traditional Louisiana inspection sticker system ends Jan. 1, what we know so far about the new system

BATON ROUGE - In less than three months, Louisiana will officially phase out traditional windshield inspection stickers for personal, non-commercial vehicles and replace them with a $6 QR code through the Office of Motor Vehicles. The change takes effect Jan. 1, and it applies to most parishes across the state.

UPDATE: GPSO telephone system restored

GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB) - UPDATE: The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office said their telephone system has been restored. The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office telephone system is not operating due to a major fiber optic line that was damaged near Longview, Texas. GPSO said crews are working to repair...

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