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25,000 computers and tablets awarded to 11 Louisiana groups in Apple partnership
Louisiana and Apple announced about $18 million in ÉTOUFFÉE awards for 11 organizations at the Louisiana Digital Skills and Technology Summit in Alexandria. The partnership will provide more than 25,000 Mac and iPad…
Apple to donate 18,000 computers across Louisiana to expand workforce access
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced that Apple will donate 18,000 computers to 11 organizations and local governments to help residents access employment opportunities. The initiative, involving SHI and Connect…
LIVE at 9:45 - Gov. Landry in Alexandria to announce workforce, community partnership
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is scheduled to appear in Alexandria on Tuesday with local officials, Apple representatives and community partners to announce a technology and digital partnership. The event is described as a…
Health Alert: Warning signs of lung cancer
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a Rapides Cancer Center oncologist in Alexandria is urging people to recognize possible warning signs, including persistent cough, unexplained weight loss, coughing up blood and…
Northwestern State nursing students participate in airport disaster drill
Nearly 100 Northwestern State University nursing and radiography students recently joined a full-scale disaster exercise at Alexandria International Airport. Students acted as victims in a simulated aircraft collision…
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Missing in Alexandria: Dennis Turner
Alexandria police are seeking information about Dennis Turner, a 16-year-old reported missing in the Louisiana city. Turner was last seen on November 6 in the 3000 block of Stimson Avenue. The Alexandria Police…
Salvation Army Angel Tree invites Cenla to give gifts to children this Christmas
The Salvation Army in Alexandria has launched its annual Angel Tree program, inviting the community to provide gifts for children in need this Christmas. Families were selected through local schools and social workers…
Coreil’s Career Corner: Evolution of Aviation Degree opportunities at LSUA
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is experiencing significant enrollment growth, rising from 3,200 students in 2019 to nearly 9,000 today. A key driver of this expansion is the university's focus on…
Alexandria VA to hold Veterans Day program, parade and picnic Nov. 11
The Alexandria VA Health Care System will host a series of Veterans Day events on November 11, including a morning program, a parade, and a community picnic. The program features essay contest winners and a salute to…
Incident reported on West Sycamore Street
Alexandria police responded to a reported incident in the Royal Ridge neighborhood on West Sycamore Street late Thursday night. Authorities deployed a tactical vehicle to the scene around 9:15 p.m. following initial…
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Here’s the breakdown of voters in Alexandria’s mayoral race
Incumbent Mayor Jacques Roy finished the first round of the Alexandria mayoral election with 49% of the vote, failing to secure an outright majority. He will face Councilman Malcolm Larvadain in a runoff election…
Smoke at Alexandria airport part of FAA-mandated emergency exercise
Residents near Alexandria International Airport observed smoke on November 5 as part of a mandatory FAA emergency drill. The exercise, held every three years, involved Northwestern State University nursing students…
Fire at 2012 Houston Street in Alexandria
Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a residence on 2012 Houston Street in Alexandria, Louisiana, on November 5. Crews arrived on the scene around 2:08 p.m. and successfully brought the blaze under control…
Grab your apron, Cenla! It’s the November Recipe Exchange
The Westside Regional Library in Alexandria, Louisiana, is hosting a month-long recipe exchange throughout November. The event invites community members to share family recipes and discover new culinary ideas from…
Manna House stepping up to help those in need ahead of Thanksgiving
The Manna House in Alexandria is launching its “Thankful Hearts, Full Plates” fundraiser to provide 3,000 meals for those in need this Thanksgiving. The nonprofit organization, which serves hot meals daily, aims to…
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Historical marker at Kent House restored after 50 years
A historical marker in front of the Kent House in Alexandria, Louisiana, was officially restored and unveiled on Wednesday. The project, led by the Alexandria Garden Club to mark its 100th anniversary, replaces the…
Alexandria mayoral race heads to runoff between Mayor Roy and Larvadain
The mayoral race in Alexandria, Louisiana, is heading to a runoff election on December 12 after neither incumbent Mayor Jacques Roy nor District 1 Councilman Malcolm Larvadain secured more than 50% of the vote on…
Simply Art Gallery opens Nov. 7 at Alexandria Mall
Simply Art Gallery is set to open its third location on Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. inside the Alexandria Mall in Louisiana. Owner Larry O’Neal stated that the gallery aims to make original art accessible to the…
Sirens and smoke possible near AEX during planned drill
The Alexandria International Airport and local emergency teams will conduct a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise on Thursday, November 5. Residents near the airport may notice smoke or hear sirens during the…
$16.3M biochar facility to be built at England Airpark, bringing 102 direct and indirect jobs
Robinson Carbon is investing $16.3 million to construct a biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 42 direct jobs and 60 indirect positions, while…
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Louisiana company to invest $16.3M in new facility, create 102 job opportunities
Robinson Carbon is investing $16.3 million to establish a new biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 42 direct jobs, with operations scheduled to…
Robinson Carbon to build biochar facility in Alexandria
New Orleans-based clean-technology startup Robinson Carbon is constructing an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing plant at the England Airpark near Alexandria. The facility will convert wood scraps from local lumber…
Feeling sluggish? How changing daylight affects your sleep
As daylight hours decrease during the fall and winter, many people experience increased sleepiness and mood changes. Experts explain that the shift in light cycles affects the brain's production of melatonin, a hormone…
Gabe Firment and Patricia Moore head to runoff for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat
Republican State Rep. Gabe Firment and Democratic State Rep. Patricia Moore will compete in a runoff election on December 12 for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat. The vacancy was created after Congresswoman…
‘What We Eat Cenla’ from pot to plate
The Treehouse Children’s Museum in Alexandria is set to host the 'What We Eat Cenla' festival on November 14. The event celebrates local food traditions, folklore, and community history through cooking demonstrations…
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14-year-old shot in Alexandria; 15-year-old arrested
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder following a shooting in Alexandria. Police responded to the 6100 block of North Bolton Road on Sunday, where they…
Inmate dies after medical emergency in Rapides Parish
An inmate at the Rapides Parish Detention Center, 41-year-old Jonathan Charles Harris, died following a medical emergency on October 31. Deputies found Harris unresponsive in his dorm and attempted life-saving measures…
LSWA Polls: Alexandria moves into second place
In the latest LSWA polls, Alexandria has climbed into the second-place position. The ranking reflects the team's strong performance and recent successes on the field. As the season progresses, the team continues to gain…
One injured in shooting on Brooks Boulevard
One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the Grundy Cooper subdivision of Alexandria, Louisiana, early Sunday morning. According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of…