After deliberating for just eight minutes, a Federal jury in Alexandria convicts a Turkish National of resisting deportation.
43 year-old Erdic Coskun will be sentenced on August 1, 2014.
Coskun faces up to eight years in prison.
Federal Jury in Alexandria convicts Turkish National
Central Louisiana Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger!
[ May 10, 2014; ] On Saturday, May 10, central Louisiana letter carriers will again work to Stamp Out Hunger! with thehelp of the residents in our community. Now in its 22st year, the Stamp Out Hunger effort is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. In 2013, drive organizers across the country collected more than 74 million pounds of food [...]
A Press Conference with Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne
[ May 7, 2014; 8:00 am; ] The Avoyelles Commission of Tourism invites the public to join Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for a Press Conference at the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism Office in Mansura, Louisiana during National Tourism Week.
Jay Dardenne was reelected to a four-year term as Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor in October 2011. He previously served four years as Secretary of State, [...]
Come See What Being A Lion is All About!
[ April 29, 2014; 5:30 pm; ] Come See What Being A Lion is All About!
Hosted by the Alexandria Lions Club
Tuesday, April 29th 5:30-7:30
Brocato’s Restaurant, 5515 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria LA 71303
Potential members are in invited to our Alex Lions Meet and Greet on Tuesday, April 29. We’ll be at Brocato’s Restaurant from 5:30-7:30, enjoying fried catfish and shrimp creole. There will be [...]
Missing Juvenile
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Juvenile.
Gabrielle Dubroc is a white female, 14 years of age with brown hair, brown eyes and is 5’ 2” tall. Gabrielle was last seen on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 on the England Airpark.
If anyone has seen, or has any information [...]
Wal-mart Community Stores Planned for Alex and Pineville
Presentations are made today about proposed Wal-mart Community Stores in Alexandria and Pineville.
These are smaller grocery stores, which serve a defined community.
One is proposed for Belleau Wood and Jackson Street in Alexandria, the other for Highway 28 East in Pineville.
There is opposition to the one in Alexandria, which will be competing with four other groceries [...]
Small Town Speed Trap?
One St. Landry Parish town notorious for its enforcement of traffic violations could soon see changes thanks in part to two bills targeting “speed traps.”
Both bills are now pending in the State House of Representatives.
If you’ve ever driven through St. Landry Parish, you’re probably well aware that once you get to Washington, you better be [...]
Distracted Driving
Alexandria police warn motorists they’re stepping up enforcement of distracted driving incidents.
It’s illegal to write or read a text message and read and post to social media while driving.
Northwestern Philharmonic to perform Monday
[ April 28, 2014; 7:30 pm; ] NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Philharmonic will perform Monday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus will conduct the Philharmonic.
The program will be “Concerto for 2 Trumpets in D major” by Francesco Manfredini, featuring NSU Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez and student
Joseph Morrow, a music performance major who is [...]
LATAN 5K
[ May 10, 2014; 8:30 am; ] LATAN, Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network is having a 5K Run/Walk/Roll. A family fun event on May 10th.
