Bennett Roland Jr.
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LSU ‘Scholarship First’ bus tour stops by Cenla
Louisiana State University is using the month of March to spread awareness. → Read More
RPSB passes substitute motion to controversial ‘Better Facilities’ strategic plan
The Rapides Parish School Board has passed a substitute motion relating to the “Better Facilities” strategic plan during its March 7 meeting. → Read More
Dozens show up with questions, concerns on plan that would close RPSB schools
Superintendent Jeff Powell visited Phoenix Magnet Elementary in an effort to clear up confusion on the Rapides Parish School Board’s ‘Better Facilities’ strategic plan. → Read More
Oakdale facing ‘catastrophic water failure’
The entire city is affected by this issue. → Read More
Four Rapides Parish schools would be closed under new plan set for Tuesday vote
The final item on the March 7 regular meeting agenda, if passed, would close Phoenix Magnet, Rapides Academy, Alma Redwine and Horseshoe Drive Elementary. → Read More
New burger joint on LSUA’s campus, pays homage to America’s Golden Age
Entering the restaurant instantly takes you back to America’s Golden Age, a simpler time. → Read More
Alexandria Zoo welcomes two new bobcats
The Alexandria Zoo welcomed two new guests to the park Monday Feb. 20. → Read More
State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating fire that destroyed Grant Parish church
The Grant Parish church fire is now being investigated by State Fire Marshal's Office. → Read More
New Friendship Baptist Church in Fishville burns to the ground
The fire resulted in the total loss of a church that has been in the Grant Parish community for more than 120 years. → Read More
Grant Parish freshmen trade class lessons for life lessons
Freshmen in Grant Parish took a break from classroom learning and learned lessons of a different kind, life lessons. → Read More
Residents in Alexandria’s Garden District gear up for a big Mardi Gras weekend
Residents in Alexandria’s Garden District are preparing for a big Mardi Gras weekend. → Read More
‘Night of Lights’ parade rolls through downtown Pineville
It was a bright night in Pineville as the ‘Night of Lights’ parade rolled down Main Street. → Read More
Cenla Retired Teachers Association celebrated 62nd Founder’s Day
The Cenla Retired Teachers Association celebrated its 62nd Founders Day on Thursday. → Read More
Rapides Regional Medical Center highlighting heart month with CPR classes
February is heart month, and Rapides Regional Medical Center is shedding light on the importance of knowing Hands-Only CPR. → Read More
Rapides Parish School Board adopts Mid-August Start Calendar for 2023-2024
The Rapides Parish School Board has adopted the Mid-August Start Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. → Read More
Suspect identified, wanted in Magnolia Street fatal shooting
The identity of the shooter was determined to be Desmond Lamonte Clowers. → Read More
Louisiana Department of Health reminding residents of its services
In the last few years, the Health Department has become the go-to for COVID testing and all things COVID related, however, they are still your link to health screenings and other important health education information. → Read More
Money coming to Rapides Parish for sewer, water projects
Alexandria is set to receive 1.2 million dollars for water projects. And Ball has secured 3.3 million for sewer. → Read More
LifeShare trading king cakes for blood donations
LifeShare Blood Center is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with a sweet treat for all blood donors. → Read More
Fort Polk names 2023 Top Army Medic
The role of an Army medic is immeasurable. They provide lifesaving emergency treatment to fellow soldiers, oftentimes during extreme chaos. → Read More