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2024 ULM Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Louisiana-Monroe’s history in the Sun Belt has been less than stellar. The Warhawks have not had a winning record since going 8-5 in 2012, although there have also been two .500 seasons during that span. Once again, the Warhawks are starting over after Terry Bowden was fired following a 2-10 season in 2023 that concluded with 10 consecutive losses. In his three years, Bowden went 10-26 after inheriting a 0-10 team.
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...
Natchitoches Police arrest individual for theft from Walgreens
Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Keyser Avenue (Walgreens) on July 11 around 12:22 pm in reference to a theft. Upon officers arrival they were told that the suspect entered the store and removed several items. On July 26 around 12:15 p.m. the suspect returned to...
NPSO: 3 suspects in custody in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that three people are now in custody in connection with a two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville.
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,...
Magnet School teacher selected for distinguished fellowship program
Twelve teacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among the largest trainers of teacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects teacher leaders for a dynamic one-year program to deepen their knowledge of instructional best…
Hixson Ford, Stop the Violence team up for back-to-school bash
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Hixson Ford is joining forces with the Stop the Violence organization for a back-to-school bash on July 27. This community event is designed to give kids a fun break from the challenges of violence. There will be backpacks, hot dogs, burgers, chips, games and school supplies...
Genovese takes lessons learned as NSU athlete into new role
For new Northwestern State president James T. Genovese, playing men’s tennis at NSU was a stepping stone for being able to represent the university out in the open.Genovese, who was formally introduced as the 21st president of his alma mater, was a four-year letterwinner in tennis, competing at both the No. 1 singles and doubles.A Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice, Genovese was selected…
Kickoff times are set for Northwestern State’s 5 home games
NSU will start its home schedule with consecutive 6 p.m. kickoffs against Prairie View A&M (Sept. 7) and Weber State (Sept. 21).The Demons’ two October home games will begin at 2 p.m., starting with the Oct. 12 matchup against Texas A&M-Commerce and following with the Oct. 26 Homecoming battle against Lamar.Northwestern State concludes its 2024 home schedule with a 1 p.m. kickoff against…
Jenny Fuller is tapped as Northwestern State’s softball coach
Northwestern State Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian announced on Wednesday the hiring of Jenny Fuller, winner of the 2024 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Coach of the Year award, as the 13th head softball coach in program history.“We went through an exhaustive search with a large pool of applicants,” Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian said. “Because of the investment that we…
Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment
VIDALIA, La. — Officials of the Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday promised to “do better” at communicating and fulfilling the needs of other boards serving the parish after concerns about a lack of equipment needed for sewer repairs. Concordia Parish Police Juror Cornell Lewis, who was a member of the Concordia Sewer District before […] The post Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
DeRidder council calls meeting to investigate potential misconduct by mayor
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A special meeting of the DeRidder City Council has been called for Tuesday, July 30, to consider an investigation into allegations of misconduct by Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton. The agenda comes the same day 7News learned Clanton named DeRidder Fire Chief Ken Harlow as Mayor Pro...
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...
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...
Original log cabin where United Methodist Church in Mississippi began discovered. Woman lauded for efforts to preserve it.
The origins of the United Methodist Church in Mississippi are preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former...
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