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Bark beetles threaten homes and lives in the Ark La Miss area
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana residents are facing a major public safety concern: lots of dead pine trees caused by last summer’s drought and hungry beetles. Home owners are reaching out to lawmakers for guidance and financial help to remove trees from their yards. Laura Sims is an assistant professor for forest health at […]
Policy changes in voting law, education, and juvenile code underscored by state reps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A group of Louisiana lawmakers wants people to be aware of the decisions being made in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, they held a public meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to inform their constituents and lay out the changes people can expect. “There will be some...
Stolen car, firearm recovered after crash near Natchez
NATCHEZ, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a stolen car and a firearm were recovered near Natchez after three juveniles fled from a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 25. Reportedly, a deputy attempted to pull over a car on Hwy 1 near Natchez at around 11...
Alexandria Mall hosts back-to-school event
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Mall hosted a back-to-school event on Saturday, July 27, near the mall’s food court. Families were able to get much-needed school supplies like pens, pencils and school uniforms. A DJ was also there to provide live music and karaoke, giving parents the opportunity...
Three RP School Board educators honored at annual excellence gala.
Three educators from the Rapides Parish School Board were honored at the 18th Annual Cecil J Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala held at the WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The educators recognized were Ms. Becky Warren, Mrs. Michelle Queen, and Mr. Bill Foley. Congratulations to them on receiving this...
Back-to-school bash at Colfax Civic Center
COLFAX, La. (KALB) - The Town of Colfax will hold a back-to-school bash at the Colfax Community Center on Sunday, July 28. The event, hosted by the Colfax Community Coalition and United Way, will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to anyone in Grant Parish. Students...
Local homeschool association hosts back-to-school workshop at LCU
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Cenla Christian Homeschool Association hosted its annual back-to-school kickoff event on July 27, at Louisiana Christian University. The event featured workshops where parents can learn how to help their children acclimate to college or a workplace from a homeschool environment. Raffles were also available to members, including a free year-long membership. Members could also exchange or buy used curricula.
Alexandria Sweetees make it to World Series
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - For the second straight year, the 6U Alexandria Sweetees from the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball program qualified for their World Series that started on Saturday in Monroe. The Sweetees is made up of four, five and six year olds and is, for many of the girls,...
Mud Racing Nationals take over Rapides Coliseum for first time since 2013
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - They’re back, Cenla! For the first time since 2013, the Mud Racing Nationals are in Alexandria this weekend. Racers from across the south came to Alexandria to get down and dirty at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. In the video above, KALB’s Julia Keller spoke with...
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