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Alexandria Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Alexandria Louisiana News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Alexandria and Central Louisiana. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, community events, and everything happening across Rapides Parish, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Central Louisiana's most important…
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Man Wanted for Murder and Armed Robbery | Alexandria Louisiana News
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking 26-year-old Kharie K. Pursley, who is armed and dangerous and wanted on charges including second-degree…
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Honoring Jake Through His Brand | Alexandria Louisiana News
A family turns grief into purpose as Jake’s mom, Samantha Phillips, carries on his dream—running his beloved clothing brand Canceling Flights, born from his…
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El Niño Quietens Hurricanes This Season | Alexandria Louisiana News
Hurricane season’s off to a quiet start—no storms formed in September despite one of the strongest El Niño events on record, which is cooling ocean waters and…
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Arvie Escapes Jail With Active Warrant | Alexandria Louisiana News
Arvie’s on the run after allegedly escaping custody en route to Ville Platte jail—already facing felony charges including resisting arrest and aggravated…
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SpaceX and Wetlands: A Coastal Partnership | Alexandria Louisiana News
SpaceX is eyeing a major expansion in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish, partnering with the CPRA to build without harming coastal restoration efforts. Instead of…
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Louisiana Man Arrested for Juvenile Abuse | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana State Police arrest 42-year-old Anthony Lacaze in Natchitoches Parish on multiple charges including indecent behavior with a juvenile, contributing…
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Lennie Westbrook’s Century of Faith and Family | Alexandria Louisiana News
Lennie Westbrook just turned 100, and her life story is pure inspiration—born in Alabama, married to her high school sweetheart Vada (who joined the choir just…
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Diocese Drops Abuse Settlement Protocol | Alexandria Louisiana News
The Diocese of Alexandria is ditching its controversial “allocation protocol” designed to quantify abuse claims — a move that leaves survivors in the dark as…
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New Faces Old Legacies in Cenla Courts | Alexandria Louisiana News
The Ninth Judicial District’s annual Opening of Court ceremony honored new attorneys, celebrated veteran legal minds like Judge Greg Beard heading to Lake…
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Lena Flatwoods Road Gets Repair Funding | Alexandria Louisiana News
Lena Flatwoods Road in Rapides Parish has been a nightmare for locals for years—potholes, vehicle damage, and safety concerns, especially for school buses…
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Pineville’s New Fire Chief and Kessler’s Future | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville’s new fire chief, Ron Parker, officially took the badge during a city council meeting—stepping in after 28-year veteran Kenneth Kessler, who’s now…
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Student Arrested After Firearm Found at School | Alexandria Louisiana News
Student Arrested After Firearm Found at School | Alexandria Louisiana News
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First Surgical Castration in U.S. | Alexandria Louisiana News
In a landmark case in Louisiana, 51-year-old Carrol Ray Clark has been sentenced to surgical castration — potentially making him the first person in U.S…
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Marine Turned Terrorist Pleads Guilty | Alexandria Louisiana News
A former Marine and police officer, Micah Legnon, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiring to support terrorists by joining the radical anti-government group Order of…
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NSU Campus Shut Down Due to Water Crisis | Alexandria Louisiana News
Northwestern State University’s Natchitoches campus shut down early on September 9th due to a city-wide water crisis causing low pressure and potential…
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Jazmine Smith’s Prison Smuggling Bust | Alexandria Louisiana News
A woman from South Carolina, Jazmine Smith, got busted at a federal prison in Louisiana after trying to smuggle meth hidden in bracelets she gave to an…
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Modius Spero: New FDA-Approved PTSD Tool | Alexandria Louisiana News
A new FDA-authorized device called Modius Spero is helping veterans manage PTSD at home—no more frequent clinic visits. It delivers gentle electrical pulses…
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Shigella Alert at Cotile Lake | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shigella outbreak alert at Cotile Lake in Louisiana after a swimmer fell ill—CDC warns of severe diarrhea, fever, and cramps; health officials are…
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SpaceX Brings Jobs and Training to Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
SpaceX is set to build a major facility in Vermilion Parish, bringing not just rockets but real job opportunities—and it’s opening doors for students too…
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Paul Coreil Honored as Chancellor Emeritus | Alexandria Louisiana News
Paul Coreil, former chancellor of LSU Alexandria, has been honored with the title Chancellor Emeritus — a prestigious recognition for his decades of service…
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Drone Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Grant Parish | Alexandria Louisiana News
Grant Parish just cracked down hard on drug smuggling, nabbing two Texas suspects in a wild drone bust that brought this year’s arrests to 26. A drone loaded…
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Catch the ISS Tonight in Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
Don’t miss the International Space Station streaking across Central Louisiana’s sky Tuesday night—bright as a star, zooming by at 17,500 mph. Peek out around…
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Aging Untold Season 2 Coming | Alexandria Louisiana News
Aging Untold is back for Season 2—yes, you heard that right! The hit podcast diving into the wisdom, stories, and real-life lessons of growing older is…
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Teacher Caught Handing Vape to Student | Alexandria Louisiana News
A substitute teacher in Allen Parish, Christy Chapman, 45, got fired and turned herself in after being caught on camera handing students vapes and letting them…
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Louisiana Bank Shines on LSU100 List | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana bank born in 1999 in Alexandria just snagged major recognition—making LSU’s 2026 list of the 100 fastest-growing companies led by grads for the…
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Teen Driver Escapes Police Chase in Stolen Car | Alexandria Louisiana News
A stolen car chase in Alexandria ended in a crash after a 16-year-old driver fled police, leaving the vehicle wrecked at Coliseum Blvd and MacArthur Drive —…
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Beans N’ Cream Expands to Pineville | Alexandria Louisiana News
Beans N’ Cream is set to expand into Pineville with a brand-new location on Highway 28 East, just in front of Mac’s Fresh Market—marking a major milestone for…
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Teen Suspect Wanted in Two Shootings | Alexandria Louisiana News
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is urgently searching for 18-year-old Dataevious Deontae Taylor, charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm…
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Lightning Safety When Thunder Roars | Alexandria Louisiana News
When thunder roars, go indoors—lightning’s danger can strike up to 15 miles away. Even inside, avoid plumbing and metal; lightning can travel through them. Use…
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Local Ranchers Face Price Gap | Alexandria Louisiana News
Trump’s new beef orders aim to empower local ranchers by leveling the playing field against big chains—but for small processors like Ritchie Martin, the real…
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Former Mayor Sentenced in Sex Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts has completed her 90-day jail sentence after being convicted in March for having sexual relations with a 16-year-old boy…
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Labor Day Water Safety Tips | Alexandria Louisiana News
Labor Day weekend on the water? Louisiana’s Wildlife and Fisheries has got your safety covered. With lower water levels exposing hidden dangers, stick to…
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Pineville High Upgrades Stadium | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville High just dropped some major upgrades at D.C. Bill Bates Stadium—brand new synthetic turf that handles rain like a champ, a resurfaced track for…
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Sheriff Candidate Pledges $100K Annually | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shannon McManus, a retired law enforcement veteran with deep roots in Rapides Parish, has thrown his hat into the ring for sheriff—and he’s making waves with a…
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Shelby Bordelon Miss America 2027 Runner Up | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shelby Bordelon, Miss Louisiana 2026, stunned the crowd at Miss America 2027 by landing first runner-up — just one step from the crown. She also won the Portia…
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Hot Wheels Box Builds Alexandria Community | Alexandria Louisiana News
In Alexandria, Louisiana, a simple Hot Wheels sharing box sparked a neighborhood revolution—where kids and collectors swap, trade, and connect over tiny…
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Brendan Defies FoxP1 to Race | Alexandria Louisiana News
Brendan Scallan, Louisiana’s only known case of rare FoxP1 syndrome, is rewriting the script on what’s possible—defying doctors’ predictions to race ATVs and…
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Shots Fired Near Sabina Drive | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shots Fired Near Sabina Drive | Alexandria Louisiana News
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James Jam Downs Remembered | Alexandria Louisiana News
Rapides Parish mourns the passing of James “Jam” Downs, a revered 85-year-old former District Attorney and lifelong advocate for victims’ rights. Serving as DA…
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Lafayette Stabbing: Woman in Custody | Alexandria Louisiana News
Lafayette PD just arrested a woman named Benjamin in connection with a brutal Sunday morning stabbing that left a 71-year-old man critically injured—though…
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Tragic Crash Claims Life of Kalob Bennett | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tragedy strikes Rapides Parish as 24-year-old Kalob Bennett dies in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 488 near Valentine Lake Road. His car veered off the…
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NWS Outage Leaves Cenla in the Dark | Alexandria Louisiana News
Weather warnings on hold as NWS offices in Lake Charles and Shreveport go dark—folks in Cenla are relying on social media and local weather teams to stay…
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Help Find Missing Leonard Carter | Alexandria Louisiana News
Help Find Missing Leonard Carter | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Hunters Feed Families Year-Round | Alexandria Louisiana News
Hunters, here’s your chance to make a real difference: donate wild game meat year-round to help feed families struggling with food insecurity. They’re…
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Beatles Tribute Band Brings BritBeat to Alexandria | Alexandria Louisiana News
Beatles tribute band BritBeat brings their legendary 25-year journey to Alexandria tonight at 7:30 PM—marking their first-ever show in the city. From early…
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Fresh Start Day at Alexandria Senior High | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria Senior High School kicked off a major milestone this past Friday — welcoming freshmen back to campus for the first time this year with a high-energy…
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New Show Brings Good Vibes to Cenla | Alexandria Louisiana News
Get ready to smile—KALB’s launching “Positively Cenla!” starting Saturday, September 5th, bringing uplifting local stories every Saturday at 8:30 AM with Maya…
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Teddy Bear Clinic at the Zoo | Alexandria Louisiana News
This Saturday, September 5th, the Alexandria Zoo turns its real animal hospital into a kid-friendly Teddy Bear Clinic—where stuffed animals get full checkups…
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Mother of VP Shares Recovery Journey | Alexandria Louisiana News
Beverly Aikins, mother of Vice President J.D. Vance, brought her powerful message of redemption to Alexandria, sharing her raw journey through addiction and…
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Geoffrey Canada’s Vision for Student Success | Alexandria Louisiana News
Geoffrey Canada, the visionary behind the Harlem Children’s Zone, returned from retirement to ignite the Rapides Foundation’s “Pathways to Success” Symposium…
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Contractor Sentenced for Fraud | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana contractor just got 18 years for ripping off victims—including elderly homeowners after Hurricane Laura—with no license and a fake resume. He’s…
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Fire Chief’s Diploma Dispute | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville’s interim fire chief, Kenneth Kessler, faces a career-ending crisis after a firefighter’s complaint sparked an investigation into whether he actually…
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LCU Pauses Digital Student IDs | Alexandria Louisiana News
LCU’s digital ID rollout is on pause as they weigh security, accessibility, and cost—physical cards stay for now while they plan a safe, inclusive mobile…
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Jantz Jones Defies Limits on and off the Field | Alexandria Louisiana News
Jantz Jones, a determined DeRidder High sophomore who lost his right arm in a car crash at age 12, is rewriting the script on resilience—playing football and…
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EEIDD Meeting Cancelled No Explanation | Alexandria Louisiana News
England’s Economic and Industrial Development District canceled a key September 8th meeting without explanation—just days before, leaving stakeholders in the…
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Residents Take Charge of Their Space | Alexandria Louisiana News
Residents in Alexandria took matters into their own hands, organizing a massive cleanup at the Sanctuary apartment complex to tackle mounting trash and reclaim…
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Dolly’s Books for Kids in Crisis | Alexandria Louisiana News
This Saturday, the Treehouse Children’s Museum is hosting a Dolly Parton-themed event to kick off the Imagination Library — where kids get free monthly books…
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Dolly’s Books for Kids in Crisis | Alexandria Louisiana News
This Saturday, the Treehouse Children’s Museum is hosting a Dolly Parton-themed event to kick off the Imagination Library — where kids get free monthly books…
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Shooting on Roberts Street Under Investigation | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shooting on Roberts Street Under Investigation | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Louisiana AG Weighs In on NCAA Eligibility Battle | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s Attorney General Liz Murrill is stepping into a high-stakes NCAA lawsuit over football players’ fifth-year eligibility, warning that state schools…