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Families in Central Louisiana who had formerly received healthcare at Huey P. Long Medical Center can now bring their children to the Pediatric Specialty Clinic at the Incarnate Word Community Clinic. If you don’t have Netflix yet, and you think you want it, now’s the time to sign up. A groundbreaking ceremony for a sidewalk project along Texas Avenue was held today. Keane Lamar Jenkins NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College have signed an agreement that allows NWLTC faculty and staff to take classes at Northwestern State at a reduced tuition rate. [ April 25, 2014; 5:30 pm; ] NATCHITOCHES — Hornist Abigail Pack, oboist Ashley Barret and pianist James Douglass will perform at Northwestern State University Friday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. [ May 11, 2014; 3:00 pm; ] Riverbend Canoe Rentals will host their 2nd annual Great Mother’s Day Canoe Race on the Sabine River on May 11, 2014. The race will begin at 3 pm at the Burr’s Ferry Bridge and the finish line will be Riverbend Canoe Rentals in Evans, LA — last year’s winner made it in about one and [...] [ May 10, 2014; ] ARE YOU READY? 4th Annual Saturday, May 10th Downtown Alexandria on the Red River! Join us for a spirited day of racing, featuring teams, food, elaborate costumes, art bike parades and entertainment — on and off the water! [ April 26, 2014; 1:00 pm; ] Spanish Tour and Art Talk Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures. Conversation, cultural exchange, and fun! Facilitated by Carlos Villaseñor Anaya (bilingual), International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy. Featured Artist: Antonio Berni [ May 5, 2014; 2:00 pm; ] AMoA is raffling chances to ride 6 unique “art bikes” in several parades around downtown Alexandria during AlexRiverFete and the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races on May 9 and 10. The bikes are unique creations by New Orleans artist Katrina Brees and are tons of fun to show off! Raffle tickets are $2 each, 3 for [...] [ April 25, 2014; 6:00 pm; ] Rhythm & Rhymes Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers, are presented by AMoA, promoting the art of spoken word and self-expression, and creating opportunities for poets. The night’s theme is “Exercise your Write,” and will feature Alexandria native and [...] Habitat for Humanity operates a store called Restore, where they sell construction materials and other items. It’s open Tuesday through Friday. “We had a major reorganization to make it a little easier for our shoppers and for the people who donate to the store,” says Jasmine Dave with Restore, “this is a way to keep unwanted [...] More than a half-million dollars is provided for homeless programs in Central Louisiana; the grant was spearheaded by the Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition.
Cabrini Opens Pediatric Specialty Clinic
The new clinic, staffed by Erin LaCaze, APRN, FNP, opens April 24 at the 3351 Masonic Drive location. LaCaze has advanced training in caring for [...]Netflix Price’s Rising
The online video streaming company says it’s raising prices for new subscribers by as much as $2 per month starting this summer.
Current subscribers will continue to pay $8 a month. The increase is to help pay for better [...]Sidewalk Groundbreaking in Alex
4.3 miles of sidewalks are being built at a cost of nearly 1.5 million dollars.
The construction includes replacing some existing sidewalks that are badly damaged, as well as laying new sidewalks in places that don’t have them.
The construction will take place from Monroe [...]Crime Stoppers Complaint Leads to Arrest
Rapides Deputies say 33 year-old Keane Lamar Jenkins of Alexandria is charged with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, Resisting Arrest and Drug Paraphernalia.
On Tuesday, detectives with the RPSO Metro Division followed up on a Crime Stoppers tip reporting a large quantity of possible marijuana sales from a residence on Carlton Street in [...]NWLTC faculty, staff to get tuition break at NSU
The NWLTC employees must be full-time employees who meet standard admission requirements to Northwestern State. Under the agreement, NWLTC employees may register for [...]North Carolina Trio to Perform at Northwestern State
Pack, Barret and Douglas are faculty members at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. They are on [...]Great Mother’s Day Canoe Race
Dragon Boat Races
Louisiana Dragon Boat RacesTM
8am – 4pmSpanish Tour and Art Talk
Saturday, April 26
Tour: 1-2pm Talk: 2-3:30pm FREE! Ride an ART BIKE at AlexRiverFete!
Hear Rhythm & Rhymes this Friday at AMoA!
Spoken Word Performing Arts Series
Friday, April 25 7-9pm
Free for AMoA Members
$4 for non-membersHabitat for Humanity
Homeless Grants in Cenla
The Cenla Chemical Dependence Council receives more than $200,000 for its supporting house program, and a similar program at Volunteers of American receives almost $160,000.
Some $131,000 goes to Hope House for transitional housing, [...]
