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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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.
City of Alexandria, Louisiana Hiring for Various Positions
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana government is currently hiring for various positions. Job seekers can view the available vacancies and apply by visiting the government's official job portal at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alexandriala. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to explore job opportunities with the City of Alexandria. Source: City of Alexandria,...
Laborde Earles hosts 3rd annual backpack giveaway
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Laborde Earles hosted its 3rd annual project backpack event on July 26, giving away hundreds of free backpacks to children across Central Louisiana and Lafayette Parish. Each backpack given away was stuffed with school supplies to help students prepare for the new school year. Backpacks were...
Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Med Express Ambulance Service in Alexandria, LA congratulates future paramedics.
Med Express Ambulance Service in Alexandria, LA, has announced its congratulations to future paramedics. The company expressed its pride in its personnel for their excellent work. Source: Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc. | Alexandria LA | Facebook. Source Type: EMS. Source Location: Alexandria. AI Technology was used to summarize content...
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...
Flood watch in effect through 1 p.m. today
A flood watch is in effect through 1 p.m. for coastal Southwest Louisiana. The National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office expects additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized heavier amounts possible. Showers and thunderstorms with possible high rainfall rates will spread across the area into early afternoon in response to an upper-level […]
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