Melissa Gregory
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Alexandria, LA, United States
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Boy shot as occupants in 2 cars open fire on Gus Kaplan Drive in Alexandria
An 11-year-old boy was hit by a bullet Thursday afternoon after the occupants of two cars fired at each other on an Alexandria street, according to police. → Read More
Need help with Alexandria utility bills? See if you qualify for RESTOR, and apply by Friday
Residential utility customers in Alexandria have until Friday evening to apply for help with their accumulated balances. → Read More
2 arrested in separate Tuesday homicides in Alexandria; body of man found identified
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating two homicides and a body found at different locations Tuesday. → Read More
Former Salvation Army major back in jail almost three years after Pineville arrest
The former head of the Salvation Army in Alexandria is back in jail, and prosecutors want to keep him there. → Read More
After hours of contentious public comment, Rapides School Board holds off on closure plan
After house of comments and some anger, the Rapides Parish School Board approved a substitute motion that tables for now a plan to close four schools. → Read More
2 children die after car hits towed go-kart they were riding in on Grant Parish road
Two children died Monday when the go-kart they were riding in while it was being towed on a Grant Parish road was hit by a car. → Read More
Proposal to close schools causes change to Tuesday's Rapides Parish School Board meeting
Community feedback over a proposed plan to close four Alexandria schools is forcing changes to Tuesday's Rapides Parish School Board monthly meeting. → Read More
Plan up for Tuesday vote would close 4 Alexandria schools, move kids and bond money
Four Alexandria schools would close under a plan the Rapides Parish School Board plans to vote on Tuesday, rezoning kids and moving bond money. → Read More
Rapides School Board awarded almost $10M for up to 25 electric buses. Will it go forward?
The Rapides Parish School Board has the opportunity to get up to 25 electric buses through an almost $10 million grant, but will it do it? → Read More
Daniel Aikens denied a new trial over 2019, 2020 bombings in Monroe, Alexandria
Daniel Aikens, representing himself after his conviction on eight federal charges connected to three Louisiana bombings, was denied a new trial on Monday. → Read More
Do you still want school uniforms? One Rapides School Board member wants to know.
One Rapides Parish School Board member wants the community to decide if the district should continue its school uniform policy or change it. → Read More
Convicted Alexandria bomber granted right to represent himself days before sentencing
The man convicted of exploding a homemade bomb at an Alexandria business was granted the right to represent himself at his sentencing. → Read More
Alexandria man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2021 murder of elderly Colfax man
An Alexandria man pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced charge in the 2021 shooting death of an elderly Colfax man in a movie theater parking lot. → Read More
Police investigating after body of 17-year-old boy found behind Alexandria house
The body of a 17-year-old boy was found Thursday morning behind an Alexandria house, according to police. → Read More
Acadian offering quick course to start people on EMT-paramedic journey
Like other providers, Acadian Ambulance is dealing with a national shortage of EMTs. But it is offering a course that allows people to start in the field. → Read More
Jury finds Jamaria Randle guilty in January 2020 murder of Deven Slade Brooks
A Rapides Parish jury found Jamaria Xavier Randle guilty of second-degree murder in the January 2022 death of Ball resident Deven Slade Brooks, 27. → Read More
Jurors hear conflicting testimony from husband and wife about Deven Brooks' slaying
Jamaria Randle's husband told jurors in her second-degree murder trial Thursday that he shot Deven Slade Brooks so she wouldn't have to do it. → Read More
Motive in Deven Brooks' fatal shooting was greed, not jealousy, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said Jamaria Randle and Deven Brooks met when she worked as a stripper, and it was greed that led to his January 2022 shooting death. → Read More
Jury selection set to start Tuesday in 2nd trial in 2022 death of Ball man Deven Brooks
Another defendant accused in the death of a Ball man will go on trial this week after no plea deal was reached by Monday. → Read More
Cheneyville man found dead by Rapides deputies after call about shots being fired
A 20-year-old Cheneyville man died early Thursday from a gunshot wound to his head, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office. → Read More