Conrad Patterson
Latesha Boseman
Marcus Holmes, Jr.
Alex Jacoby Taliaferro
Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrests of Latesha Boseman, age 20, of New Llano, Conrad Patterson, age 25, of Fort Polk, Marcus Holmes Jr, age 19, of Fort Polk, and Alex Taliaferro, age 20, of Fort Polk.
The arrests are a result of a [...]
Four Arrested in Gun Fire Incident
Wal-Mart Theft in Leesville
On 1/17/2014 a report was filed with the Leesville Police Department in reference to several thefts from Wal-Mart. On 1/27/2014, an Officer with the Leesville Police Department was requested at Wal-Mart in reference to an employee identifying one male and one female that were suspected of the thefts. The Officer arrived at Wal-Mart and spoke [...]
Animal Cruelty Reported in Alexandria
On 02-03-2014, the Alexandria Police charged a 13year old Juvenile from Alexandria with 1ct-Cruelty to Animals, in connection with an animal abuse complaint.
On 02-02-2014 at 7:27 P.M., the Alexandria Police Department received several complaints that there was a video of a male abusing a small puppy circulating on social media. The report and the video [...]
Valentine Concert at Coughlin-Saunders
[ February 8, 2014; 7:00 pm; ] Join The ARC (John Eskew Training Center) on February 8, 2014 for “Love is in the Air,” a Valentine’s Day Concert featuring noted bass baritone Will Earl Spanheimer of Miami, Floridia and the Red River Jazz Band. This event will take place at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in downtown Cultural Arts District of Alexandria.
The [...]
Navy Concert Band to perform at NSU
[ February 10, 2014; 7:30 pm; ] NATCHITOCHES – The United States Navy Concert Band will perform at Northwestern State University Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained by calling (318) 357-5773.
The Concert Band includes Northwestern State alumnus Josh Arvizu of DeRidder.
Since 1925, the Concert Band has [...]
Red River Bank and CLEDA Host Business Workshops
[ February 4, 2014; 6:00 pm; February 11, 2014; 6:00 pm; February 25, 2014; 6:00 pm; ] Red River Bank and CLEDA’s Business Acceleration System (BAS) will provide essential guidelines to help anyone who is considering buying a business. Also, if you have begun the process of buying a business and would like more insight into the process, this class is for you as well.
The free workshops are hosted through the Red [...]
“We Love Louisiana Authors” Day
[ February 15, 2014; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Rapides Parish Library announces their upcoming “We Love Louisiana Authors” Day, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Westside Regional Library. This event is for local authors to showcase their material and will include networking, book signings, panel discussions, and more.
Authors who would like to reserve a table should do so [...]
State & Federal Routes Open to Traffic
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 08 Office in Alexandria, advises the public that all state and federal routes in District 08 are now OPEN TO TRAFFIC.
DOTD appreciates your cooperation during this past winter weather event.
As always, motorists can call 318-561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 for more information during freezing weather conditions. Citizens can [...]
Free African American History Month Concert
[ February 7, 2014; 7:00 pm; ] In honor of African American History Month, Cane River Creole National Historical Park will be partnering with Asbury United Methodist Church in Natchitoches to present a free concert on Friday February 7th at 7:00pm. The concert will feature musicians from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park playing selections from their acclaimed CD collection: “Freedom is [...]
Saturday Pet Adoption Day
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The City of Alexandria’s Animal Shelter will host a Saturday Pet Adoption Day from 9AM – 1PM on February 1st.
“Our animal shelter was created for the sake of public safety and public health where dangerous or diseased animals are humanely dealt with, ” Mayor Jacques M. Roy said. “It has become, [...]
