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Major Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuations and Service Interruptions in Jonesboro

A normal, peaceful fall day in Jonesboro was abruptly disrupted on Monday, November 9th, when a gas line ruptured, causing evacuations and service interruptions for residents and businesses that continued through Tuesday. According to reports, around 11:00 am on Monday, a utility company working in Jonesboro struck a main gas...

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HVAC class donates & installs AC unit for area church after string of thefts

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Someone stole a third air conditioning unit from First St. Mark Baptist Church in Alexandria on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after KALB reported that two other units had been stolen. But after seeing that report, an HVAC instructor at Central Louisiana Technical Community College and...

Alexandria, LA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Celebrating the ArkLaTex: Natchitoches plantation Christmas

NATCHITOCHES, La. - For nearly two centuries, the Prudhomme family celebrated Christmas at Oakland Plantation along the Cane River, leaving behind a preserved holiday history that spans from the mid-19th century to the late 1990s. Today, the plantation is part of the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, which preserves...

Natchitoches, LA · 20h

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Jonesboro-Hodge to host Ferriday in First Round of LHSAA Division IV Playoffs

Jonesboro-Hodge will host Ferriday at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium on the JHHS campus on Friday, November 13th in the first round of the LHSAA Division IV “non-select” school football playoffs. The Tigers, making their 53rd playoff appearance, which is tied for the 10th most in LHSAA history, finished the regular season with a 7-3 record and earned the right to host the contest by virtue of their #13 ranking in the final regular-season LHSAA power poll. Ferriday, out of District 2-2A, enters the game with a 3-7 record and a #20 ranking.

Ferriday, LA · 3d

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Natchitoches Parish School Board Names Janetta Hubbard 2026-2027 Support Person of the Year

The Natchitoches Parish School Board announced that Janetta Hubbard, bookkeeper at Natchitoches Central High School, has been named the district’s 2026-2027 Support Person of the Year. Hubbard was recognized for her dedication, patience and kindness, along with the positive impact she makes on students, faculty and staff. Natchitoches Central...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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

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