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James Davenport

James Davenport

Burglary.  On Saturday afternoon, Alexandria Police arrested 53-year-old James B. Davenport, listed address as “homeless” in Alexandria.  He is charged with Simple Burglary.

Alexandria PD were patrolling the downtown area on bicycles and observed Davenport hiding in the area of parked cars. When the officers investigated they determined that Davenport had burglarized a vehicle in the area – taking electronics.

Davenport was arrested, booked into the Rapides Parish Jail. The contents of the vehicle were returned to the owner/victim. Davenport remains in jail with bond set at $3,500. This was Davenport’s 19th booking in the Rapides Parish Jail.

- KLAX ABC 31 News, May 15, 2013

http://klax-tv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pow-Wow.jpgThe Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s 18th Annual Pow Wow will be held at the Chief Joseph “Alcide” Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation in Marksville Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Paragon Casino Resort will host the annual event that celebrates Native American culture and heritage.

Native American tribal dancers, singers and artisans from across North America will gather for the annual celebration that will include cultural festivities, authentic food, arts and crafts, dancing, singing and more. This year’s Pow Wow will feature special performances by Robby Romero performing native rock on the Pow Wow stage on Saturday, May 18th at 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. The Pow Wow is open to the general public, daily admission is $5. The fee for children 5 and younger is $3.

 

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