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Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
PINEVILLE, La. – Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG...
PaulDrewProperties, plaintiffs demand $5.67 million from City of Alexandria for systemic violations
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - According to a press release sent by PaulDrewProperties, their company, along with seven other plaintiffs representing over 200 properties in the Alexandria area, are filing a federal lawsuit against the City of Alexandria and certain city employees. The release said, “This legal action exposes the City’s...
Literacy Bus event at Compton Park features food trucks.
The Literacy Bus from Rapides Parish School Board will be at Compton Park in Alexandria tomorrow evening. In case of rain, the event will take place in front of Nachman Elementary School under the covered entrance. Cajun Sneauxballs and The Gourmet Grilled Cheese & More Food Truck will be present to offer food and treats for purchase. #RapidesReads #BetterTogether.
City of Alexandria launches AlexConnects app for residents.
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana has launched the AlexConnects app for residents to access a 24-hour online service. The app provides general information and allows users to submit non-emergency service requests. The AlexConnects app is available for download on both Google Play and the App Store. Source: City of Alexandria,...
'Hurricane Strong' sculpture unveiled at Alexandria Museum of Art
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On July 25, people gathered outside the Alexandria Museum of Art to reveal a new permanent sculpture in downtown Alexandria. The sculpture, “Hurricane Strong,” was made by Ky Beaux, an emerging artist from Opelousas. This project was initially created as part of a “National Endowment for the Arts” initiative in 2023.
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