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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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Backpacks Full of Hope for Kids | Alexandria Louisiana News
Every Friday, kids in Central Louisiana head home with backpacks full of healthy, no-cook food — a secret, discreet program designed to keep them fed over…
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Inmate Escapes Kinder Work Detail | Alexandria Louisiana News
An inmate who vanished during a work detail at Kinder Elementary has been safely recaptured—turns out, he was just a low-risk offender with a prior contraband…
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Fields Steps Down From Congress | Alexandria Louisiana News
Congressman Cleo Fields is stepping down from his Louisiana congressional seat after redistricting erased his majority-Black district, opting instead to finish…
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Frazier Faces Murder Charges After Deputy’s Death | Alexandria Louisiana News
Clarence Frazier Jr. faces murder charges for allegedly killing Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, with a court date set for Monday in Lafayette. Charged with…
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Shots Fired Into Car in Evangeline | Alexandria Louisiana News
Shots fired into a car early May 16th left two occupants unharmed but riddled the vehicle with nine bullet holes—shell casings from a .223 rifle and 9mm rounds…
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Miko's Gaming Opens in Jena | Alexandria Louisiana News
Miko’s Gaming in Jena just dropped the ribbon — and the steak knives — after eight years at Miko’s Steak and Spirits, transforming the space into a chill…
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Nantachie Lake Overgrown and Struggling | Alexandria Louisiana News
Nantachie Lake’s once-pristine waters are choked by invasive vegetation, turning boating and fishing into near-impossible tasks as locals plead for help from…
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Nantachie Lake Overgrown and Struggling | Alexandria Louisiana News
Nantachie Lake’s once-pristine waters are choked by invasive vegetation, turning boating and fishing into near-impossible tasks as locals plead for help from…
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Wayne Faraldo: 65 Years of Service | Alexandria Louisiana News
Wayne Faraldo, a legendary law enforcement veteran, has spent 65 years with the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office — starting in 1961 and even returning from…
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FEMA Extends Hours for Storm Aid | Alexandria Louisiana News
FEMA’s disaster recovery center in Plaucheville is staying open through Friday, July 24th—way longer than planned—because crowds kept pouring in after Tropical…
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Cheneyville Audit Reveals Financial Chaos | Alexandria Louisiana News
Cheneyville’s financial mess just got a spotlight: auditors couldn’t even give a clear opinion due to shredded records, missing payroll taxes, vanished utility…
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Christmas in July Brings Holiday Cheer to Alexandria | Alexandria Louisiana News
Santa traded his sleigh for a Hawaiian shirt and hit the Alexandria Mall this July—turning Christmas in July into a full-blown summer holiday bash. Local…
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Court Stops Parish from Shutting Down Farm | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana farm with a 45-year history of pumping water from its fields just won a major legal victory after the parish tried to shut it down over flooding…
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Louisiana SNAP Waiver for Hot Foods | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana just dropped a major food relief win for SNAP users—thanks to Tropical Storm Arthur, recipients can now buy hot, ready-to-eat meals with their…
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ATM Heist Links Two Parish Break-Ins | Alexandria Louisiana News
ATMs are being targeted in a brazen early-morning heist, with deputies in Rapides Parish now connecting the crime to another break-in in Lecompte — pointing to…
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Grand Jury Unseals Louisiana AG Storm | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana Attorney General faces unprecedented legal fire after being indicted for allegedly intimidating elected officials via threatening letters — a case…
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Tropical Depression Two Heads for Coast | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tropical Depression Two is officially forming in the Gulf and could become Tropical Storm Bertha, moving slowly toward Southeast Louisiana and likely…
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Louisiana Town Protests Data Center Deal | Alexandria Louisiana News
Residents of Boyce, Louisiana, took to the streets last Saturday to protest a billion-dollar data center project by Applied Digital, demanding transparency and…
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Fallen Deputy Drew Hanson Honored | Alexandria Louisiana News
A fallen hero honored: Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, 36, died in the line of duty on July 13th, and his life was celebrated with a solemn, nationwide…
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Attorney General Under Fire in Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is under fire after being charged with malfeasance and public intimidation for threatening city officials via…
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Agyeponmaa Selected for USTA Coaching Program | Alexandria Louisiana News
Agyeponmaa McAllister, a Southern University tennis coach and former player, is one of just 30 women selected for the USTA’s groundbreaking coaching program…
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Tropical Storm Arthur Relief Guide | Alexandria Louisiana News
Governor Landry has declared a state of emergency for six parishes hit hard by Tropical Storm Arthur, unlocking state aid to help communities recover…
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Neglect at Historic Marksville Cemetery | Alexandria Louisiana News
Families in Marksville, Louisiana, are heartbroken as a historic cemetery falls into disrepair—graves sink, decorations vanish, and overgrown weeds choke the…
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Teen Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash | Alexandria Louisiana News
A tragic crash on Hunt Road in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, claims the life of 16-year-old Kent Sanson after his car flipped off the road—driver Reese McKenzie…
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Christmas in July Sales Hit Central Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
It’s Christmas in July—literally—in Central Louisiana, where over 25 local shops in Alexandria and Pineville are unleashing massive sales over two days. Think…
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Lawn Crew Finds Suspicious Device in Leesville | Alexandria Louisiana News
A lawn crew in Leesville, Louisiana, stumbled upon a suspicious device resembling a bomb—complete with wires and a cellphone—sparking an immediate EOD…
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Albino Alligators & Tribal Heritage | Alexandria Louisiana News
Paragon Casino Resort is hosting a free, cultural celebration on July 25th at 4 PM to welcome two rare albino alligator sisters to their Bayou Atrium — but…
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Jena Campus Gets $1.5M Boost | Alexandria Louisiana News
Central Louisiana Technical Community College is set to transform its Jena campus with a $1.5 million state investment, paving the way for new architectural…
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Walker Kia School Supply Giveaway | Alexandria Louisiana News
Walker Kia is throwing its annual school supply giveaway this Saturday, July 18th, from 8 AM to 10 AM — and this year, they’re handing out 300 tote bags packed…
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Reward Offered for Missing Derek Boyd | Alexandria Louisiana News
Reward Offered for Missing Derek Boyd | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Frazier Set for Court on Murder Charges | Alexandria Louisiana News
Clarence Frazier Jr. faces his first court date on July 20th, officially charged with murdering Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13th arrest…
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Jakobey Kahey Found Dead in Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tragedy strikes Rapides Parish as 22-year-old Jakobey Kahey, a vibrant young man from Alexandria, is found dead after going missing July 5th. His remains were…
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Deputies Train at School for Real-World Readiness | Alexandria Louisiana News
Deputies at South Grant Elementary just completed intense active shooter training — a high-stakes drill designed to simulate real emergencies and sharpen their…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge Hits Louisiana | Alexandria Louisiana News
Cyclosporiasis is surging nationwide—with 1,600+ confirmed cases since May and Louisiana reporting 55 infections, 5 hospitalized—sparking urgent food safety…
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FEMA Responds to Tropical Storm Arthur | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tropical Storm Arthur left Avoyelles Parish in shambles, but federal aid is now on the ground—FEMA has set up shop at the Plaucheville Community Center as a…
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Fifty Years for a Shot in Pineville | Alexandria Louisiana News
Cortavius Hicks just got a 50-year sentence for a violent shooting in Pineville last October — a case that turned deadly but thankfully didn’t claim a life…
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Deputy Drew Hanson Remembered | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tragedy struck the law enforcement community as 36-year-old Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson lost his life in the line of duty during a routine arrest warrant…
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Four Arrested in Runaway Teen Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
Four teens face kidnapping charges after helping a runaway teen escape foster care and reunite with her biological parents in Louisiana — a tense, emotional…
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Two Starks Men Arrested for Copper Theft | Alexandria Louisiana News
Two men from Starks, Jody Hyatt and Tommie Verdine, were arrested early Friday morning after a citizen tipped off authorities about a suspicious vehicle…
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From Cancer Survivor to Mrs. America | Alexandria Louisiana News
Brittany McKelvey, a military spouse and mom, is competing in the Mrs. America pageant this September — a stunning milestone for the woman who once doubted…
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Backpacks for Kids This Weekend | Alexandria Louisiana News
Kids, get ready to gear up for school—A&D Helping Hands is dropping free backpacks in Jonesville, Ferriday, and Winnsboro this weekend! One backpack per child…
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Olla Mill Reopens with New Jobs | Alexandria Louisiana News
The Hardwood Saw Mill in Olla, Louisiana, has reopened under new ownership—Magruder and Alex Kirkland—who’ve brought back 22 of the 33 displaced workers and…
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Deputy Resigns After Viral Incident | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana deputy resigns after a viral video shows her escalating a confrontation, brandishing a firearm and warning the filmer to stay back — prompting an…
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Taylor Jenkins Army Murder Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
Taylor Jenkins, a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Hood, is now facing a second-degree murder charge in Rapides Parish after the death of Jakobey Kahey…
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FEMA Denials? Here’s What to Do Next | Alexandria Louisiana News
Floodwaters may have receded in Avoyelles Parish, but recovery is just beginning—Samaritan’s Purse is helping 300 families rebuild, with 90 still waiting, and…
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Louisiana Colleges Go Digital with LA Wallet | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana colleges are rolling out digital student IDs via the LA Wallet app, starting August 1—making campus life smoother by ditching physical cards for your…
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Man Charged with 20 Child Abuse Material Offenses | Alexandria Louisiana News
In Melrose, Louisiana, law enforcement arrested John B. Pinckley on 20 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material — a chilling case that underscores the…
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Jenkins Extradited in Jakobey Kahey Case | Alexandria Louisiana News
A 22-year-old man is dead, and the suspect in his murder—20-year-old Taylor Jenkins—has just been extradited back to Rapides Parish from Texas. Facing a…
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Asthma and Anxiety: The Breathing Connection | Alexandria Louisiana News
Asthma and anxiety are a dangerous duo—10% of asthma sufferers also battle panic disorder, and their symptoms blur together: wheezing meets racing heart, tight…
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GoFundMe Confirmed for Fallen Deputy | Alexandria Louisiana News
A GoFundMe for fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson has sparked confusion, but GoFundMe has confirmed it’s legitimate—despite initial doubts from his father…
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The Unpredictable Life of a Deputy | Alexandria Louisiana News
Deputies face the unknown every time they respond to a call—no two moments are the same, and adrenaline is real. Sheriff Wood emphasizes that constant training…
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50 Cent’s Shreveport Plans in Flux | Alexandria Louisiana News
50 Cent may be scaling back his big Shreveport plans after state funding for three entertainment hubs hit a snag—inspectors found major Red River District…
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GoFundMe Scam Targeting Fallen Marshal | Alexandria Louisiana News
A GoFundMe page falsely set up in the name of slain Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson has raised over $46,000—money his father says he never authorized. U.S…
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FEMA Aid for Arthur Victims | Alexandria Louisiana News
If you were hit by Tropical Storm Arthur in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, or Terrebonne parishes, FEMA has aid for flood damage not covered by…
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Leadless Pacemaker Breakthrough at Cabrini | Alexandria Louisiana News
Cabrini Hospital in central Louisiana just set a new standard in heart care by implanting the revolutionary Aveir DR leadless pacemaker — no chest incision, no…
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Man Arrested for Alleged Elder Abuse in Simmesport | Alexandria Louisiana News
Man Arrested for Alleged Elder Abuse in Simmesport | Alexandria Louisiana News
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Frazier Charged in Deputy’s Fatal Shooting | Alexandria Louisiana News
A deadly confrontation erupted when officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at Clarence Frazier Junior’s home, leading to the fatal shooting of Deputy…
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Seven Arrested in Catahoula Parish Bust | Alexandria Louisiana News
Seven people arrested in Catahoula Parish after a tip led to a joint law enforcement raid—confiscating five guns and drugs. Sheriff Toney Edwards urges…
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Deputy U.S. Marshal Killed in Alexandria Standoff | Alexandria Louisiana News
A deputy U.S. Marshal died in a dramatic, three-hour standoff while serving an arrest warrant in south Alexandria, sparking shock and grief across the…
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Pineville’s New RV Campground at Lake Buhlow | Alexandria Louisiana News
Pineville, Louisiana, just unveiled brand-new RV camping spots at Lake Buhlow—perfect for weekend getaways or mid-week escapes, with water, electricity, and…