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Chuck Fowler returns to Alexandria Council seat with no opposition; see other races here
One Alexandria City Council member returned to office Friday at the end of candidate qualifying when no one else signed up to run for his seat. Chuck Fowler will retain his District 5 seat, but some of his fellow council members weren't so lucky. ...
Rapides homicide updates: Ball woman pleads guilty in fire death, plus more cases
A Ball woman accused in the March 2023 fire death of a Pineville woman was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday, although she won't serve that long. Elizabeth Nicole Butler, 29, changed her plea to guilty Wednesday before 9th Judicial District Court Judge Patricia Koch. She was sentenced to two years at...
Pollock Woman Arrested for Theft From a Recreation Complex Board
Rapides Parish, La - On July 9, 2024, Rapides Parish Patrol Deputies responded to a report of possible financial discrepancies dealing with a local sports recreation complex board. Deputies took the initial report and Sheriff’s Detectives with the Financial Crimes Unit responded to conduct their investigation. From their investigation,...
Ready for school? Check Rapides open house dates, supply lists here
The first day of classes in Rapides Parish is just weeks away, and students will report back on a staggered schedule beginning Aug. 8. On that date, students in first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth and 11th grades will report for classes. On the next day, Aug. 9, the other grades — second, fourth, sixth, eighth, 10th and 12th — will have their first day of classes.
Qualifying begins for Nov. Election; here’s what Cenla voters need to know
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Election season is in full swing – and very soon, registered voters will find out who their options will be for certain offices. The biggest race this year will be the presidential race between Former President Donald Trump, who won enough delegates to become the Republican nominee at the Republican National Convention and current President Joe Biden, who is expected to win enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee at the Democratic National Convention in mid-August.
Open Houses Scheduled Across Rapides Parish School District
The Rapides Parish School Board in Alexandria, Louisiana has announced that Open Houses will be held at schools throughout the district. For specific dates and times, please visit the school board's website at rpsb.us/back-to-school. Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA. Source Type: School. Source Location: Alexandria. AI Technology...
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