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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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Louisiana Expands Alligator Hunt | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s alligator hunting season is expanding—up to 10,000 more gators could be harvested after a lottery drew thousands of applicants. With the state’s…
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Louisiana’s New PE Standards for Healthier Kids | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s new PE standards aim to turn gym class into lifelong fitness habits, launching by 2027-2028 with a focus on physical and mental well-being. Kids…
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Speed Limit Rise Sparks Minor Crash Increase | Alexandria Louisiana News
Speed limit bumped to 60 mph on a key Louisiana expressway—here’s what’s happening: Police saw a slight rise in crashes after the change, but state officials…
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Young Man Arrested After Traffic Stop | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana State Police pulled over a 21-year-old passenger, Antoine Raymond, in Rapides Parish on September 1st — who then bolted. Troopers used a drone to…
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Former Cop Sentenced for Rape and Abuse | Alexandria Louisiana News
Former DeRidder police officer William Reid is sentenced to 13 years in prison for third-degree rape and domestic abuse with strangulation — the latter charge…
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Shigella Outbreak Linked to Cotile Lake | Alexandria Louisiana News
A kid in Rapides Parish fell ill with Shigella after swimming in Cotile Lake on August 29 — a serious bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea, fever, and…
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Inmates Build, Teach, and Inspire | Alexandria Louisiana News
Inmates at the Grant Parish Detention Center are turning raw materials into custom furniture and signs through “Woodworking Wednesday,” reviving lost…
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Levee Road Closure Sparks Local Concern | Alexandria Louisiana News
Starting April 1, 2027, a decades-old public road in Louisiana’s Catahoula Parish—Diversion Canal Levee Road—will shut down after the Tensas Basin Levee…
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Healthy Blue Medicaid Transition Explained | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s Medicaid program is switching Healthy Blue members to new health plans starting January 1, 2027—no coverage gap, just a change in provider. Over…
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North Bayou School Heads for Demolition | Alexandria Louisiana News
The Rapides Parish School Board has approved demolition of the long-shut North Bayou Rapides Elementary, a dilapidated school near the airport that’s been…
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Sheriff’s Office Builds Trust Through Community Chats | Alexandria Louisiana News
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is breaking the ice with weekly community meet-ups, where law enforcement leaders like Chief Tommy Carnline and Captain Greg…
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Safety First for Louisiana Hunters & Boaters | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s dove season kicks off this Labor Day weekend—with serious safety reminders for hunters and boaters alike. Wildlife officials stress: treat every…
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Lovebugs Are Back and Here to Stay | Alexandria Louisiana News
Lovebugs are back in full force, buzzing through Louisiana’s warm, humid summer — and they’re harmless to humans, just obsessed with sticking together. This is…
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Bob Stevens: Teacher Athlete Legend | Alexandria Louisiana News
Bob Stevens, a legendary former teacher and principal at Poland Junior High, was honored in a heartfelt ceremony celebrating his 23-year legacy that shaped…
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Evacuees Get Relief at Paragon | Alexandria Louisiana News
Storm survivors stuck at the Paragon Casino Resort finally got some relief—extended stays until September 15th—after a chaotic week of displacement, uncertain…
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Sugarcane Season Under Pressure | Alexandria Louisiana News
Farmers in Acadiana are racing against the clock to finish sugarcane planting amid a punishing dry spell, soaring fuel costs, and pest outbreaks—all…
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Two Men Caught Stealing Fridge | Alexandria Louisiana News
Two men caught red-handed stealing a fridge in Simmesport—off-duty detective filmed the whole thing. Jeffery Lee Smith, 40, and Dale Daigrepont, 67, now face…
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Officer Accused of Abuse and Evidence Tampering | Alexandria Louisiana News
Officer Accused of Abuse and Evidence Tampering | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Jordan Circus Returns with Glow Vibe | Alexandria Louisiana News
The Jordan Circus is back with a dazzling “Glow Circus” extravaganza at the Laborde Earles Coliseum on Sept. 12-13, bringing iridescent magic and fan-favorite…
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Diversion Canal Road Closure Set | Alexandria Louisiana News
Get ready to reroute—Diversion Canal Levee Road is officially shutting down to the public starting April 1, 2027. The Tensas Basin Levee District made the call…
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Behind the Scenes with Rapides Sheriff | Alexandria Louisiana News
Get ready to see the real justice system—not the Hollywood version. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is launching their Citizens Academy this Tuesday at…
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Drugs Flowing Into Federal Prison | Alexandria Louisiana News
Federal prison in Pollock, Louisiana, is under siege as drug smuggling surges nationwide—99 arrests last year, 24 already this year—with inmates paying top…
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Hospital Heart Sculpture Celebrates Central Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
Rapides Regional Medical Center unveiled a stunning new art installation — a giant community heart — as part of the Explore Alexandria Pineville Community…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Alexandria Louisiana News
Country music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at 80 after a battle with cancer, and her family honored her with a private memorial service in Nashville…
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Tragic Accident in DeRidder Leaves One Dead | Alexandria Louisiana News
A tragic accident in DeRidder, Louisiana, claimed the life of 62-year-old Jeffery L. Garner after his car was struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro that veered off…
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Drug Smuggling Surge at Grant Parish Prison | Alexandria Louisiana News
Grant Parish federal prison is under siege as drug smugglers keep finding new ways to sneak contraband inside—24 arrests this year alone, including four recent…
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Broussard Elected to SEDC Leadership | Alexandria Louisiana News
David Broussard, deputy director at EEIDD, has just been elected as an alternate director for the Southern Economic Development Council — North America’s…
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Heat Waves Are Affecting Mental Health | Alexandria Louisiana News
This heat wave isn’t just making you sticky—it’s messing with your mind. New research links hotter nights to a 19% spike in suicide hotline calls, with every…
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Cold Case Solved with Baby Tooth Earring | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 37-year-old man found dead in a Louisiana swamp in 1991 has finally been identified after 34 years — thanks to a baby tooth earring discovered with his body…
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Nine Queens Crowned for Lifelong Service | Alexandria Louisiana News
Nine senior women in Central Louisiana, aged 80 to 89, were crowned royalty at a heartfelt community event, celebrated for their decades of faith, love, and…
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Starringo’s Rise from Monroe to Millions | Alexandria Louisiana News
Starringo’s Rise from Monroe to Millions | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Five Years After Ida Still Building Hope | Alexandria Louisiana News
Five years after Hurricane Ida devastated the Bayou Region, recovery is still underway—hundreds of families remain displaced, including Jessica Rodas, who…
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Pioneer Chief Daren Coutee Remembered | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria lost a trailblazer this week: Daren Coutee, the city’s first Black police chief, died at 82. Serving nearly four decades with the Alexandria Police…
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Colfax’s Revival: Cleaning Up for Future Generations | Alexandria Louisiana News
Colfax is in crisis, with record-low businesses and neglected streets sparking outrage among longtime residents like Daegan Eubanks, who demands cleanup, code…
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Wife of Soldier Returns Home After ICE Detention | Alexandria Louisiana News
After over a month in ICE detention and a harrowing near-departure to Brazil, Maisa Lopes Eliaser is finally home — thanks to a mysterious phone call that…
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Smoke Alarm Failure Led to Tragedy | Alexandria Louisiana News
A heartbreaking house fire in Kinder claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman—tragically, her home lacked a working smoke alarm. Firefighters responded to…
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Yiannopoulos in ICE Custody | Alexandria Louisiana News
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody after being arrested at Louis Armstrong Airport in Kenner, Louisiana—though his exact location remains unclear, officials…
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Dolly's Legacy Lives Through Books | Alexandria Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library thrives in Vernon Parish, mailing free books to kids from birth to age five—her dream born from her own childhood without…
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Lauren’s Legacy Lives On | Alexandria Louisiana News
A tragic Labor Day crash in Louisiana claims the life of Lauren Vaughan, a nursing student just months from graduation, killed by an impaired driver. Her…
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Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Inmate Abuse Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
Former Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s deputy Chad Littleton is set to plead guilty to conspiracy in a federal indictment exposing alleged inmate abuse at the…
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Alexandria’s Controversial Deportation Hub | Alexandria Louisiana News
England’s economic district just approved a controversial lease for CSI Aviation — the company behind deportation flights — sparking outrage from locals who…
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Governor Steps In for Louisiana Justice Post | Alexandria Louisiana News
In Rapides Parish, Louisiana, a legal vacuum in Ward 3’s Justice of the Peace spot forced Governor Jeff Landry to step in—signing a proclamation to mandate a…
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Delivery Driver Arrested for Dog Theft | Alexandria Louisiana News
A delivery driver in Hineston, Louisiana, is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing a customer’s Yorkshire terrier during a package drop-off…
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Rapides Parish Library Gets National Book Foundation Spotlight | Alexandria Louisiana News
Get ready for literary magic right in your backyard—Rapides Parish Library is hosting a National Book Foundation event on October 29 at 6:30 PM at the Westside…
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Feds Fund Bus Upgrades for ATRANS | Alexandria Louisiana News
Federal Transit Administration’s $5307 program is set to revolutionize public transit with major funding for bus fleet upgrades, essential software…
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Electric Scooters and E-Bikes in Natchitoches | Alexandria Louisiana News
Electric scooters and e-bikes are taking over Louisiana streets—and the law’s got your back. Whether you’re cruising on a Class One, Two, or Three e-bike, know…
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New Bass and Crappie Rules in Saline-Larto | Alexandria Louisiana News
New fishing rules kick in Sept 20th for the Saline-Larto Complex: black bass must be 14” to keep, limit 8/day; crappie must be 10”, limit 25/day. These changes…
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Dotson Faces Life for Meth and Guns | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 39-year-old repeat offender, Cartez Dotson, faces up to life in prison after being indicted on federal charges of meth distribution and illegal firearm…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Alexandria Louisiana News
Dolly Parton, the legendary Tennessee icon who built an empire from nothing through music, acting, and business, has passed away at 80 after a short battle…
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Healing Hearts Through Hooves Fundraisers | Alexandria Louisiana News
Healing Hearts Through Hooves in Deville, Louisiana, is turning horse therapy into a powerful healing force for veterans, first responders, and grieving…
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Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in Alexandria Crash | Alexandria Louisiana News
A serious crash unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Alexandria at the intersection of Sterkx Road and MacArthur Drive, where a bicyclist ignored a stoplight and…
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Ten-Year-Old Evelyn Shines in Times Square | Alexandria Louisiana News
Ten-year-old Evelyn Smith, who has Down syndrome, is about to steal the spotlight in Times Square—selected by the National Down Syndrome Society for their…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives Through Books | Alexandria Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through the Imagination Library, a program that’s gifted over 300 million books to kids nationwide—free, monthly, right to their…
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School Lockdown Ends Safely | Alexandria Louisiana News
A juvenile suspect was detained on school grounds, triggering an immediate lockdown—but thanks to swift emergency protocols, no one was hurt. Deputies swept…
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Steel Magnolias Leaves Natchitoches Heartbroken | Alexandria Louisiana News
Steel Magnolias filmed in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is now echoing through the town as a beloved actress from the 1989 classic passes away — reminding locals…
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Man Sentenced for Using Child to Hide Gun | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 33-year-old man, Sheldon Franklin, just got sentenced to over four years in federal prison after cops caught him using a ten-year-old kid to hide a fully…
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Inmate Jumps From Transport Vehicle | Alexandria Louisiana News
Juwan Deante Satcher, 30, made a daring escape by jumping from a transport van while still cuffed, sprinting into woods near South Fifth Street and Concord…
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Winnfield School Lockdown Resolved | Alexandria Louisiana News
Winnfield Senior High School was placed on lockdown today as a precaution, but everyone inside stayed safe — no panic needed. Authorities kept parents away to…
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Rotten Egg Smell in Alexandria | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria’s got a stinky problem — that rotten egg smell? Blame a gas station glitch that dumped too much mercaptan, the smell-safe additive. Not dangerous…
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Tackle Stroke at High School Jamborees | Alexandria Louisiana News
For eleven years, Rapides Regional Medical Center’s “Tackle Stroke” program has hit high school football jamborees to educate parents, coaches, and…