For years the nickname of LSU at Alexandria has been simply A, but you shouldn’t call it that anymore. The name has changed to LSU of Alexandria. The school says inserting “of” into the name is part of an exciting new brand for the school.
It all starts next year when you’ll see the new brand [...]
LSUA Has A New Name
State Police Begin Annual DWI Crackdown
State Police are beginning their annual DWI crackdown. It runs now through New Year’s Day.
Local law enforcement are also included in the crackdown.
KLAX ABC 31 News 12/13/13
“Tree of Life” On Display at Rapides Regional
A special sculpture is delivered to Rapides Women and Children’s Hospital. This “Tree of Life” was created by participants in the John Eskew Project.
This project at River Oaks directs developmentally disabled clients ages 17 to 35 in art projects. The instructors say it’s a healing and creative outlet for teens and young adults.
The sculpture they’ve [...]
Insurance Commissioner Reminds LA Homeowners of Katrina Rebate
State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the clock is ticking on 59 million dollars in rebates owed to Louisiana ratepayers. These refunds are set to expire at the end of the year.
The assessment was imposed on all policyholders starting in 2009 to pay off Katrina claims.
KLAX ABC 31 News 12/12/13
Huey Long Hospital Transforming into Urgent Care Clinics
The transformation of Huey Long Hospital into an urgent care clinic is underway. This is the first of four temporary buildings to be set up at Huey Long, which is closing. The buildings arrived in 11 separate pieces.
Eventually, the complex will include an urgent care, specialty clinic and pharmacy, all serving the Pineville side of [...]
Man Arrested in Leesville Bank Robbery
Leesville police say they’ve solved a bank robbery that happened Monday. 26-year-old Michael Lee Jones of DeRidder is charged with armed robbery of the City Savings Bank in Leesville. His bond is set at 200 thousand dollars.
Police declined to say how much, if any, money he got away with. Nobody was hurt in the hold-up.
KLAX [...]
Pineville Christmas Parade Moved to Monday Night
The Pineville Parade is being moved to Monday night at seven. It’s the longest Christmas parade in Central Louisiana and provides the most candy thrown to children along the route. The route is the same, but runs in reverse this year, heading from Main Street to Military Highway. Again, no parade tomorrow night, but line [...]
Home of Pineville Mayor Catches Fire
The home of Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields and his wife Rosa caught fire this morning.
Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the damage to the structure is significant, and the roof was destroyed. The house is located on North Bend Drive in the Pinehurst area of Pineville.
Firefighters responded and found the home totally engulfed. The investigation [...]
LC Accreditation Reaffirmed
Louisiana College is reaffirmed in its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school had been accredited since 1923 but ran into problems in the recent past when some college policies were questioned.
KLAX ABC 31 News 12/10/13
Street Closures Announced For Dec. 7th Natchitoches Christmas Festival
NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Christmas Festival Committee and City of Natchitoches would like festival goers to be aware of the following street closures and safety precautions for the 87th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
On festival day, the following streets will be open to one-way traffic only:
Third Street from Texas [...]
