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TRAFFIC ALERT: Pineville Expressway reopens following fallen power line
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Pineville Expressway has reopened to traffic heading into Alexandria. Pineville Police said the cause was a power line that fell. This caused power outages in the Main Street area of Pineville.
Before the Civil War, William T. Sherman ran LSU. Did he ever return to Louisiana?
He wasn't popular in the South at the Civil War's end, and in many ways, he still isn't. But that didn't keep Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman from returning to Louisiana after scorching a path through the South. He believed in leaving nothing in his wake, yet he still wanted to return to something in at least one Southern state.
4th of July #RockTheRed in Alexandria features live performances, fireworks.
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is gearing up for their 4th of July celebration, called #RockTheRed. The event will feature live performances by The Rouge Krewe & J. Paul, Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreedz. Additionally, attendees can expect a dazzling fireworks show. The celebration will take place on July 4th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Steps of City Hall. Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and plan to attend this exciting event.
July festivities in Alexandria, Louisiana's first two weeks showcased
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is gearing up for an exciting start to July with a lineup of 4th of July festivities in the first two weeks of the month. Events for weeks 1 and 2 of July (7/1 - 7/14) have been detailed on the City Calendar. For more information and to view the full events calendar, visit the city's website at www.cityofalexandriala.com/calendar/2024-03. Event organizers looking to share their upcoming events can submit details for consideration on the community calendar through this link: www.cityofalexandriala.com/node/add/event.
CHRISTUS Health expands cardiology services in central Louisiana with Heart & Vascular Institute
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System is expanding access to cardiology services in central Louisiana with the creation of the CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute, which opens to patients July 1. Freedman Memorial Cardiology and Alexandria Cardiology Clinic have joined CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini in...
Governor Landry Covers Hot Topics at Alexandria Rotary Meeting
Governor Jeff Landry was the guest speaker at the Alexandria Rotary Club meeting today. Governor Landry addressed recent legislation, including the Ten Commandments in the classrooms. Governor Landry addressed a packed house today in Alexandria at the rotary club. Guests included the Mayor of Alexandria and the Mayor of Ball,...
Alexandria summer school finishes, ongoing learning focus for students.
Reviewed by Katherine Murphy / Alexandrialocal.org. Summer school in Alexandria has concluded, but the emphasis on learning for students is ongoing. The school district encourages daily reading and participation in activities to keep students prepared for the upcoming school year in August. Tips, resources, and challenges will be shared throughout the month to help students stay engaged and ready. The goal is for everyone to be prepared for an excellent new school year ahead. #RapidesReads #BetterTogether.
At Alexandria Rotary luncheon, Landry talks about measures passed since taking office
Speaking at the City of Alexandria’s Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday, Gov. Jeff Landry spoke a packed house of Rotarians and community leaders about passed measures that relate to public safety, education, the economy, insurance and infrastructure. He started his speech by saying that within the next 30-60 days his office will have...
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