Jeff Matthews
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Alexandria, LA, United States
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in Central Louisiana at 566
There were 19 new cases of coronavirus reported in Central Louisiana Sunday. No new deaths were reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's daily update. There have been 26 reported deaths from the virus in Cenla — nine in Allen Parish, seven in Rapides, three in Avoyelles, two in Winn and Concordia and one each in Catahoula, Natchitoches and Vernon. Overall, there have been 566 cases of… → Read More
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Central Louisiana at 547
There were 11 new cases of coronavirus reported in Central Louisiana Saturday. No new deaths were reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's daily update. There have been 26 reported deaths from the virus in Cenla — nine in Allen Parish, seven in Rapides, three in Avoyelles, two in Winn and Concordia and one each in Catahoula, Natchitoches and Vernon. Overall, there have been 547 cases of… → Read More
New coronavirus cases, one death reported in Central Louisiana
Death toll from COVID-19 in Central Louisiana now at 26 → Read More
Alexandria Police officers to get pay raise
Increase of 2 percent covers newer officers who did not receive one last year → Read More
See the latest coronavirus numbers in Central Louisiana
There were seven new cases of coronavirus reported in Central Louisiana Wednesday, but three more deaths in the area were reported from the virus. Two of the new deaths reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's daily update were in Rapides Parish. The other was in Avoyelles. There have been 23 reported deaths from the virus in Cenla — eight in Allen Parish, seven in Rapides, three in… → Read More
Coronavirus update: 10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Central Louisiana, three new deaths
There were 10 new cases of coronavirus reported in Central Louisiana Tuesday, but three more deaths in the area were reported from the virus. One of the new deaths reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's daily update was the first in Vernon Parish. The others were in Allen and Avoyelles parishes. There have been 20 reported deaths from the virus in Cenla — eight in Allen Parish, five in… → Read More
Alexandria selects consultant for utilities study
Will assessment lead to changes, including privatization? → Read More
Central Louisiana coronavirus cases rise to 476, deaths stay at 17
Coronavirus continues its march across Central Louisiana as the number of confirmed cases reach 476, and the death toll stays at 17. → Read More
Central Louisiana coronavirus updates: COVID-19 deaths, confirmed cases
Here are the latest updates on confirmed cases and deaths in Central Louisiana parishes from coronavirus → Read More
Central Louisiana COVID-19 daily updates: Coronavirus deaths, confirmed cases April 8
Authorities reported Wednesday that Central Louisiana saw one COVID-19 related death and 25 new cases of coronavirus. → Read More
See the latest numbers for Cenla and coronavirus
No new deaths reported in area for second straight day → Read More
New high of coronavirus cases reported in Cenla
No new deaths from coronavirus reported in Central Louisiana → Read More
Local cafe owner featured in Time magazine
John Gunter and his sons were included among people from around the world for acts of selflessness → Read More
Coronavirus updates for Alexandria: Latest on confirmed cases, pandemic impacts
Here's the latest on cornavirus cases and deaths in the Alexandria, Louisiana area, as of Friday, April 3. → Read More
How many new coronavirus cases were reported in Cenla Thursday?
Central Louisiana matched its one-day high with 34 new cases of coronavirus reported Thursday. There was also one additional death from the virus reported in the area in the Louisiana Department of Health's daily update. There are now eight reported deaths from the virus in the area — three each in Rapides and Allen parishes and one each in Avoyelles and Catahoula parishes. Overall, Central… → Read More
Cenla sees another spike in coronavirus cases
Central Louisiana saw a spike in reported coronavirus cases for the second straight day Wednesday, and three deaths were reported in the area from the virus. Two of the deaths were in Avoyelles Parish and one was in Rapides Parish, bringing total deaths in the area to seven. Previously, three deaths were reported in Rapides Parish and one in Catahoula Parish. The 34 new cases reported in the… → Read More
See the latest numbers for coronavirus in Cenla
How many new cases were reported Sunday? → Read More
Local officials concerned about coronavirus, despite low numbers
See how many new cases there are in Central Louisiana, Rapides Parish → Read More
5 things to know about coronavirus in Cenla
Here's what we know about COVID-19 in Central Louisiana: A testing site is operating in Alexandria Several stakeholders are collaborating on a testing site at the Rapides Coliseum. It is tentatively scheduled to be operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-3 p.m., but those days and times could change based on demand. Only people with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be tested, with… → Read More
LSUA student tests positive for coronavirus
A Louisiana State University of Alexandria student has tested positive for coronavirus, the school confirmed Wednesday. "While the news of a positive case at LSUA is not unexpected given the number of cases now in the state, I know it is cause for concern," Chancellor Paul Coreil said in a statement. The student has not been on campus since March 9, Coreil said, was enrolled in only one… → Read More