The oldest city in Louisiana is just up the road, and one of their tourism experts is creating a unique way to keep people aware of what they have to offer.
ABC 31′s Bennett Roland Junior says Farrah Reyna is a one-woman symphony.

Farrah is a former news anchor and uses those talents for her Magnolia Minute.
KLAX [...]

Pineville police identify and catch the man who tried to hold-up a credit union yesterday. Police caught 36-year-old Ronald David Paul almost immediately after he walked into the Pelican State Credit Union on Main Street in Pineville.
He had a duffel bag pressed against his chest and demanded money. Police arrived while he was still in [...]

A man who was first reported missing back in May has been found dead inside a home on Day Street.
Alexandria police were called to the home in reference to a death investigation. When they arrived, they discovered the body of Anthony Tannehill.   His family reported him missing on May 2nd.
Police say there are no signs [...]

An Alexandria attorney is representing Governor Bobby Jindal in the legal battle over common core. Jimmy Faircloth explains the Governor’s legal position in the fight, which is happening just as school is about to start.

Faircloth is a former executive counsel to the Governor. He says up until this week, the legal matters have been fought [...]

The wallets of parents around the country are about to get much lighter again. It’s that time of year, buying back to school clothing and school supplies.
But you might want to wait to shop until Friday. More than a dozen states, including Louisiana, are offering a sales tax holiday this weekend. The back to school [...]

On July 29 2014, an APD Officer on patrol was flagged down by passing motorist and advised of a stalled vehicle in the middle of the 5700 Block of Masonic Drive. Also the complainant stated that a man was fighting with a female inside the vehicle.
The officer located the vehicle and observed a male subject [...]

An old business has a new location. The Chamber of Commerce Red Coats cut the ribbon on Cenla Signs at 3219 Masonic Drive.
This company works with customers to provide promotional materials of all kinds and this morning, they’re promoting themselves in their new location.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/29/14

During patrol on July 28th in the 2800 Block of Harris Street, APD Officers observed a vehicle stopped in the street with a male subject standing next to the vehicle conversing with the driver.
When officers stopped to speak with the subjects, the vehicle drove off. The subject left standing, who was later identified as Derric [...]

Entrepreneurs gather this morning for a workshop about their customers.
The goal is how to make sure your marketing goes to the people who want to hear the message.

This is a presentation sponsored by the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA).
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/29/14

The battle over common core is turning into a matter of dueling lawsuits.
The State Education Board met in a special session this morning and voted to sue the Governor. The announcement came as the Governor says he is suing the board of education.
The contentious issue is the common core, a curriculum adopted at the behest [...]

Police use a taser on a man who is arrested this afternoon for making threatening statements at the Pelican State Credit Union in Pineville.
Nobody was hurt and the suspect did not have a weapon. However, the man was taken to a hospital to have the taser prongs removed.
No money was taken. Police say he entered [...]