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A Historic Jewelry Store Is Now Louisiana’s Best Steakhouse
Central Louisiana doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. If you find yourself cruising around CenLa, be sure to check out this unique restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana. Diamond Grill has been a local favorite for many years, and it’s easy to see why!. The restaurant has been open...
Literacy Bus Tour ends with fun games and book talks
The Literacy Bus Tour came to a close this summer at Compton Park in Alexandria. The event featured games and discussions about children's favorite books. Nachman Elementary provided a covered area in case of rain. The event also had food and treats available from Kona Ice and the Gourmet Grilled Cheese & More Food Truck. #RapidesReads #BetterTogether.
Mud National Races Ticket Winners Listed
A big thank you to Jack’s All Ya Need on the north end of Leesville for participating in the first-ever Vernon Parish Journal promotion. Congratulations to the ticket winners of the Mud National Races being held tonight in Alexandria: Tammy Mitchell, John Beltz, Jerry Waller, Sheila Perkins, Lindsey Tisdale, and Eleanor Moore. ****Big Thanks to Ms. Moore**** for driving through the bad weather Wednesday to retrieve her tickets.
National Merry-Go-Round Day
There’s something magical about a carousel. I remember my first merry-go-round ride, atop a horse at Funland Park in the Alexandria Zoo in the 1970’s. It became a highlight of future visits. Fifty years later I still love riding on carousels, whether in a mall, zoo, or state fair. They bring me back to childhood.
New Art Sculpture Unveiled "Hurricane Strong"
The Alexandria Museum of Art celebrated the unveiling of "Hurricane Strong," a stunning new sculpture by emerging artist Ky Beaux, now installed in the museum's parking lot! This powerful piece embodies resilience and strength, inspired by the artist's mother, Rachel Kyren, and reflects the incredible endurance of our local community in the face of hurricanes.
Almost $300,000 in airport improvements move forward
The England Authority is proceeding with improvements and security enhancements at the Alexandria International Airport terminal. Ford Audio-Visual System’s bid was $299,427. The Authority is also amending, repealing and enacting almost 70 sections of its code of ordinances dealing with airport rules and regulations, finance and personnel & procedures.
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