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Alexandria offers free Brownfield Assessments for commercial buyers.
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana, is offering Brownfield Assessments to help those entering the commercial real estate market avoid environmental risks like asbestos, lead, or contaminated soil. These assessments are provided at no cost to the client and aim to provide vital information before making a significant investment. Commercial property buyers are encouraged to consider potential environmental concerns like asbestos, lead-based paint, or chemical contamination in the soil before making a purchase. The City of Alexandria is available to help by performing Phase I & Phase II Reports to understand these issues and guide property owners through necessary cleanup steps. For those interested, free Brownfield Assessment Reports can be obtained by calling 318-449-5071.
September 2024 Calendar-at-a-Glance
Ongoing-September 28: 37th September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). This annual juried exhibition is selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists that are excelling in their field and media. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org.
Volleyball Ends Crimson Tide Invitational with a Dominating Victory in Straight Sets Over Grambling
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – The Citadel Bulldogs rounded out the Crimson Tide Invitational with a straight-set sweep over Grambling State (25-19, 25-16, 25-11) on Saturday inside Foster Auditorium. Game Information. Score: The Citadel (3), Grambling State (0) Records: The Citadel (2-1), Grambling State (0-0) Location: Foster Auditorium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Series:...
ULM Earns First Win of 2024 Season
ULM volleyball secured its first win of the 2024 season with a decisive 3-0 victory over South Carolina State, winning sets 25-13, 25-17, and 25-23. The Warhawks, who previously lost to Alabama State and Nicholls State, demonstrated dominance in each set, especially during critical scoring runs that shifted momentum in their favor. Key performances came from Ariana Brown, who led with 12 kills, and Ryley Boyne, who contributed 9 kills alongside 35 assists from Morgan Howard. This win marks a positive turn as ULM moves forward in their season.
Want to avoid college debt? Try career education, this Louisiana school leader says
Holly Boffy always knew she would become an educator. Despite a tumultuous home life that forced her to move from place to place as a child, Boffy always found stability in school. “I saw it from a very young age,” she said, “as an opportunity for success.”. Eventually,...
Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Pharmacists Association appoint board members
The Louisiana Bar Foundation recently installed its board of directors for 2024-25. Retired Ninth Judicial District Judge John C. Davidson, of Alexandria, is president. Davidson was elected as a district judge in 2004 and retired in September 2023. He began his private practice in New Orleans, working in the areas of complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy. Davidson moved to Alexandria in 1992 and continued his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, general defense work, personal injury and domestic law. He earned his law degree from the LSU Law Center, where he was order of the coif and a member of Louisiana Law Review.
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
Anding has field day at Bayou Jamb in Ruston win
MONROE, La. — Never discount the potential for crazy when Ruston and Neville line up on the gridiron, even in a scrimmage. In a game that saw two defensive touchdowns in the first three minutes, an overturned fumble in the second half, and a kickoff return for a touchdown, it was quite a night for all of the onlookers at Malone Stadium at the 2024 Bayou Jamb.
Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week Specials Announced
WEST-MONROE, MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From September 9, 2024, to September 15, 2024, Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the second annual MWM Restaurant Week. According to officials, this celebration is designed to highlight the restaurant culture and local food scene in Ouachita parish. Locally owned restaurants will offer fixed-price menu options and Lunch & brunch options […]
1 dead, another in critical condition after shooting inside Lafayette business on Louisiana Avenue; victim identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPD) — The Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside of a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue Around 9:15 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced...
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