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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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Mom and Daughter Chase Degrees Together | Alexandria Louisiana News
A mother and daughter are hitting the books together this fall at Northwestern State University’s Shreveport campus—both starting college for the first time…
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Harris Street Shooting Under Investigation | Alexandria Louisiana News
A shooting on Harris Street on August 6th has sparked an active investigation by Alexandria PD, with a non-life-threatening victim confirming the scene. Police…
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Armored Truck Welcomes Deputy’s Daughter | Alexandria Louisiana News
When Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson’s daughter started school, Pineville Junior High got a security detail fit for a movie—local, state, and federal officers…
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Arrest in Alexandria Homicide Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
A shocking homicide in Alexandria, Louisiana, has led to a major arrest: 21-year-old Tito Wilson is now behind bars on second-degree murder charges for the…
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Simple School Meal Hacks for Busy Mornings | Alexandria Louisiana News
Back-to-school mornings can be chaotic, but keeping kids energized and full is simpler than you think. Swap sugary cereals for whole grains paired with protein…
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Grant Parish Election Deadlines & Key Races | Alexandria Louisiana News
Voter alert: The race for Grant Parish’s November 3 elections is heating up — candidates have until August 7 to qualify. Don’t miss key deadlines: register by…
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November Election Prep: Key Dates & Races | Alexandria Louisiana News
Voting season is heating up—candidates have until August 7th to qualify for the November 3rd election, and voters must register by October 13th. Early voting…
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Avoyelles Election Guide 2024 | Alexandria Louisiana News
Avoyelles Parish elections are heating up—qualifying ends August 7th, and don’t miss the final online voter registration deadline on October 13th. Early voting…
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Vernon Parish Election Guide | Alexandria Louisiana News
Elections in Vernon Parish are heating up—qualifying to run is open now through August 7th, and voters must register by October 13th. Early voting begins…
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Buckeye High Builds Future Workforce | Alexandria Louisiana News
Buckeye High School just broke ground on a bold new career and technical education building designed to turn students into skilled tradespeople before…
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Three Mayors Battle for Alexandria | Alexandria Louisiana News
The race for Alexandria’s mayor is heating up with three bold contenders vying for your vote: seasoned incumbent Jacques Roy, youth-focused businessman Lorenzo…
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Trump Endorsement Race Heats Up in Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
In Louisiana’s fiercely contested House races, Republican candidates are scrambling for Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement—especially as redistricting…
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School Bus Safety Rules You Must Know | Alexandria Louisiana News
School’s back in session, and Pineville Police are reminding drivers: when school buses flash red lights and extend stop signs, you must stop—no matter how…
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Louisiana’s Food Aid Crisis Deepens | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s food aid program is in freefall, with over 166,000 people losing benefits—nearly 21% fewer than last year. While federal work rules and citizenship…
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Pineville Police Seek Info on Myron Moore | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville Police are urgently seeking Myron Moore, accused of multiple severe crimes including aggravated assault with child endangerment, strangulation, false…
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Rininski Edwards Faces Armed Career Criminal Charges | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 33-year-old Alexandria man, Rininski Edwards, faces serious federal charges as an armed career criminal after being caught with over 500 grams of meth and a…
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Meet Bria Hughley, New Weekend Meteorologist | Alexandria Louisiana News
Meet Bria Hughley, Alexandria’s new Weekend Meteorologist and weekday reporter, debuting August 8th — a weather geek since age six who got her start watching…
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Extended Deadline for Disaster Loans | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tropical Storm Arthur’s aftermath just got a lifeline: the SBA extended disaster loan eligibility through June 24th, giving homeowners, renters, small…
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From Playground to Reading Garden | Alexandria Louisiana News
A retired educator’s lifelong dream has blossomed into a vibrant reading garden at South Grant Elementary, transforming an old playground into an outdoor…
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Natchitoches Prepares for a Strong School Year | Alexandria Louisiana News
Natchitoches Parish School Board wrapped up summer prep at Northwestern State, with Superintendent Grant Eloi stressing that leadership sets the tone for…
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NSU Fun and Fitness Camp Recap | Alexandria Louisiana News
Northwestern State University’s beloved Fun and Fitness Camp just wrapped up its 40th year, welcoming over 100 kids aged five to twelve for a week-long burst…
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Atalco’s Red Mud Leak and State Inaction | Alexandria Louisiana News
For two years, regulators have watched red mud from Atalco’s alumina refinery leak into waterways—yet no fines, just secret talks with the company. A citizen…
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Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting | Alexandria Louisiana News
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman, sparking an urgent investigation in Natchitoches Parish…
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Highway 107 Gets Major Upgrade | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana Highway 107 in Avoyelles Parish is getting a $5.3 million upgrade starting Monday, August 10th — a seven-mile stretch from Marksville to the Red…
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Backpacks for Kids This Back-to-School Season | Alexandria Louisiana News
Laborde Earles Law Firm is rolling out their fifth annual Project Backpack, handing out free, fully stocked backpacks to hundreds of kids to ease…
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Frazier Faces Death Penalty for Marshal Murder | Alexandria Louisiana News
A federal indictment has been handed down in Louisiana charging Clarence Frazier, Jr. with the murder of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13th…
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FBI Raid Near School in Slidell | Alexandria Louisiana News
FBI and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office raided a Slidell duplex early Saturday, August 5th, uncovering dangerous materials that prompted a full block…
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Tick Bites Up 13% This Year | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tick bites are surging nationwide, with ER visits up 13% — and doctors warn fast action is key. Remove ticks within a day to dodge Lyme disease, but in…
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Keeping Louisiana Workers Cool in the Heat | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s sweltering summer heat is no joke—especially for road crews battling 90s temps daily. The DOTD’s got a full playbook: mandatory safety huddles…
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Nursing Students Tackle Homelessness in Community | Alexandria Louisiana News
Nursing students at Northwestern State University are stepping beyond textbooks and into the heart of downtown Alexandria, tackling homelessness head-on…
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FEMA Expands Aid for Tropical Storm Arthur | Alexandria Louisiana News
FEMA just broadened disaster aid for Tropical Storm Arthur, now including Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee, St. Charles, St. Landry, and Winn parishes for Public…
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Faith House Builds Bridges for Survivors | Alexandria Louisiana News
Faith House in Central Louisiana is stepping up with more than just shelter—they’re offering lifelines to survivors of domestic violence, breaking down stigma…
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Drew Brees Legacy Documented | Alexandria Louisiana News
Drew Brees’ new documentary More Than a Saint drops now on major platforms, timed perfectly ahead of his Hall of Fame induction—making it the ultimate tribute…
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Simmesport PD Unveils Arrests in Parking Lot Disturbance | Alexandria Louisiana News
Simmesport PD just dropped major updates on a May 23rd disturbance that turned into a multi-arrest investigation — two suspects turned themselves in to deflect…
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Pineville Police Seek Fugitive After Shooting | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville, Louisiana, is on high alert after police issue an arrest warrant for Zakara Engleton, charged with attempted second-degree murder following a July…
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Missing $7,500 Horse in Natchitoches | Alexandria Louisiana News
A prized $7,500 American Quarter Horse has vanished in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, sparking a serious investigation by deputies and the Livestock Brand…
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Shooting in Campti Leaves One Wounded | Alexandria Louisiana News
A shooting in Campti, Louisiana left one person with a thigh wound after deputies responded to a speeding vehicle on Highway 71. The victim was airlifted to a…
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SOWELA’s New STEM Training Hub | Alexandria Louisiana News
SOWELA Technical Community College just unveiled a state-of-the-art 1,300-square-foot multipurpose training space—thanks to a $225K boost from ExxonMobil…
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Alexandria’s Vertical Subdivision Revival | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria’s downtown just got a major shot in the arm as Ritchie Real Estate snaps up the long-vacant Capital One building, aiming to transform it into a…
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Free Haircuts & School Supplies for Kids | Alexandria Louisiana News
Free Haircuts & School Supplies for Kids | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Man Accused of Setting Fire for Insurance Fraud | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 37-year-old man, Justin Ware, is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fire to his own home in Pitkin — a crime investigators now believe was staged…
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Alexandria Ranked 5th in Crime Risk | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria, Louisiana, ranks fifth on U.S. News’ most dangerous cities list—but Mayor Jacques Roy is pushing back, emphasizing that most crimes involve known…
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Inmate Found Unresponsive at USP Pollock | Alexandria Louisiana News
A tragic incident unfolded at USP Pollock when inmate Daniel Paul Blanks, 48, was found unresponsive on August 2nd and later died the next day. Serving a life…
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Alexandria Water Report Link Broken | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria Water Report Link Broken | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Legacy of a Law Enforcement Hero | Alexandria Louisiana News
Former Police Chief Todd D’Albor, a beloved law enforcement leader who spent over three decades safeguarding communities in Jennings and New Iberia, passed…
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"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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K9 Hero Taz Leaves Paw Print on DeRidder | Alexandria Louisiana News
A beloved K9 officer named Taz has passed away at just nine years old, leaving the DeRidder Police Department and the community heartbroken. Serving faithfully…
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Preventing Trouble Before It Starts | Alexandria Louisiana News
In Grant Parish, Louisiana, a groundbreaking prevention program is quietly transforming youth outcomes—cutting juvenile justice involvement by 95% through…
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Sex Offender Charged Again in Baton Rouge | Alexandria Louisiana News
A registered sex offender with a violent history is facing felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile in Baton Rouge — investigators found…
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Peanut Butter and Jesus Ministry Grows | Alexandria Louisiana News
Candice Wilson’s “Peanut Butter and Jesus” ministry in Alexandria, Louisiana, started as a humble weekly food giveaway but grew into a powerful movement fueled…
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"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
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Central Louisiana Heat Emergency | Alexandria Louisiana News
Central Louisiana is sweating through a dangerous heatwave, with ER visits soaring across parishes — Rapides alone hit 69. Health officials warn it’s not just…
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Farm Wins Court Battle Over Water Pumps | Alexandria Louisiana News
A judge sides with Artell Brothers Farms, lifting a禁令 that halted their water pumping—despite St. Landry Parish’s claims of flooding on Schexnayder Lane. The…
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Massive Solar Farm Proposed Near Hineston | Alexandria Louisiana News
A massive solar farm proposal is set to transform over 10,000 acres near Hineston, Louisiana, with Phase 1 covering 4,600 acres between Vernon and Rapides…
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Louisiana Students Could Soon Use Phones as IDs | Alexandria Louisiana News
Starting August 1, 2026, Louisiana students may ditch physical IDs entirely—thanks to a new law letting colleges issue digital IDs via the LA Wallet app. Your…
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Louisiana Nurses Face Challenges Yet Shine | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s nurses are ranked 45th nationally by WalletHub, hit hard by burnout and tough conditions — but amid the struggle, veteran nurse Carolyn Akins, with…
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Heat Emergency on Harmony Road | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 52-year-old woman collapsed while mowing her lawn on a scorching 96-degree day with a heat index of 108 — prompting emergency crews to respond. This chilling…
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Alexandria High Goes Virtual for Safety | Alexandria Louisiana News
Alexandria Senior High is starting the 2026-2027 school year online after unexpected asbestos exposure during campus construction forced a delay—students will…
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Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana man, Scott Martel, 36, has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography, facing up to 20 years in prison. The FBI uncovered disturbing online…
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Baton Rouge Sex Offender On The Run | Alexandria Louisiana News
Baton Rouge police are urgently searching for David Edward Coburn, a 51-year-old Tier Three sex offender with a history of serious crimes, including possession…