Governor Bobby Jindal opens the 2014 legislative session in Baton Rouge. The 85 day session is now open after a 20 minute speech from the governor.
And if there was one issue he emphasized more than any other, it’s jobs. The governor introduced people who have benefited from what Jindal says are his work force efforts, [...]
2014 Legislative Session Begins Today
Yarn Bombers Hit Downtown Alexandria
Downtown Alexandria is hit by yarn bombers. The colorful display of yarn is decorating street lights, utility poles and trees. The knitted art displays the Chamber of Commerce’s logo.
This is all to mark the centennial of the chamber, which will have a day-long celebration on Thursday March 27th. A brass band will march on that [...]
Shooting Leaves One Dead and One in Serious Condition
Thursday night around 9:45, Rapides deputies were called to a home in the 11 hundred block of Brannon road where they found two people shot.
One was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was rushed to the hospital, where they are now in serious condition. No other information is available yet.
KLAX ABC 31 News [...]
New LSUA Chancellor Finishes First Week
It’s been a busy first week on the job for LSUA’s new chancellor Doctor Howard. We caught up with him and asked him how he is settling into his new position.
This past weekend, Doctor Howard enjoyed getting his first taste of Louisiana culture at several Mardi Gras events.
KLAX ABC 31 News 3/7/14
City Officials Break Ground on New Regional Gateway Project
Today Mayor Roy and city officials broke ground on the city’s new Regional Gateway Project.
The Regional Gateway Project is part of a revitalization program. Park signs, way-finding signs, and street signs are all undergoing improvements in what the Mayor says will all come together and share the same theme citywide.
The new gateway will consist of [...]
Civil War Re-Enactment This Weekend
To mark the 150th anniversary of the red river campaign, there’s a big weekend of activities scheduled at Forts Randolph and Buhlow.
This morning, school children got the chance to go around to different re-enactor camp sites and find out what life was like at the historic forts during the civil war.
Tomorrow at 1pm, union and [...]
Alcohol Suspected in Deadly Weekend Crashes
Alcohol is suspected in two deadly crashes over the weekend.
First, a Church Point man is dead while another is in critical condition facing and vehicular homicide charges following a crash on LA Highway 35 near Noel Road. St. Landry’s parish deputies say Brad Wheeler was driving a truck when he hit a culvert and flipped.
He [...]
Mardi Gras Events in Alexandria Huge Success
First up was Alexandria’s first Mardi Gras parade of the season and it just missed the rain on Friday. Hixson Autoplex sponsored the College Cheerleaders and Classic Cars parade Friday afternoon.
The parade held downtown had many attendees despite the fear of rain. The parade honored military members by featuring soldiers from Fort Polk and the [...]
APD and PPD Search for Missing Teens
Alexandria and Pineville Police are each looking for missing teens. They emphasize no foul play is suspected, and these cases are not connected.
Sherman Jenkins, 16 years old, 5′ 7″, 215 lbs.
Areon Nash, 15 years old, 5′ 5″, 130 lbs.
Alexandria police are searching for two missing juveniles.
They’re 16-year-old Sherman Jenkins and 15-year-old Areon Nash.
Jenkins is 5 [...]
