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Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 12:14 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 10, 2022) — Students in grades K-12 can learn about circuits and electricity at a free STEM Central Louisiana workshop from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the campus of Louisiana State University of Alexandria. During the program participants will build and test their own stop light. The Department of Defense Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program is being presented by the City of Alexandria, STEM Central Louisiana, the Louisiana Nonprofit and Small Business Assistance Program and Entergy. “There is a tremendous need for training and education of students in...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 12:13 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 9, 2022) — The City of Alexandria has partnered with Hometown Waste Services to offer a community recycling program for cardboard. “When we started cardboard recycling locally, we were amazed by the strong support we received from commercial and retail businesses. They understood that recycling is good business,” said David Fuselier with Hometown Waste Services. “Now, with the support of the Mayor and City Council, we have expanded the program to Alexandria’s residents which will further help reduce Alexandria’s waste disposal costs and carbon emissions. In doing so, we...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 12:12 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 4, 2022) — Local faith leaders will be participating in a prayer ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in recognition of the National Day of Prayer. “We have much to be thankful for, and we have challenges in our community,” said Mayor Jeff Hall. “No matter what faith you follow, it is important to take time to offer a prayer of thanks for the blessings we have and to ask for help to meet the challenges ahead.” A number of local religious leaders are expected to participate in the event, which will be held on the steps of City Hall. The National Day of Prayer began in 1952. In...
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - 3:37 pm
Alexandria, La. (May 3, 2022) — Murray Street between Second and Third streets and the downtown mini park were packed with people Saturday night as zydeco performers Jeremy Frugé and Chris Ardoin closed out Alex River Fête. An estimated crowd in excess of 17,000 people attended the free three-day festival in downtown Alexandria. Saturday’s activities included the Classic CarFéte, featuring a variety of vintage automobiles; the ArtFéte, featuring dozens of arts and crafts vendors; two stages with live musicians performing from 11 a.m. until midnight; and the Youth EmpowerFéte, a new event held...
Saturday, Apr 30, 2022 - 9:08 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 30, 2022) — Kids were having a ball at The Fort on the campus of Louisiana State University of Alexandria Saturday morning as LSUA Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Cordaro as well as LSUA players and coaches conducted a free Youth Basketball Skills Camp. More than 30 participants from grades K-8 practiced shooting, dribbling, passing and other basketball-related skills. “This is an awesome opportunity for the LSUA Generals, both the men’s and women’s programs, to unite today and offer a basketball skills camp to the youth of Alexandria,” Cordaro said. “We partnered with the...
Saturday, Apr 30, 2022 - 9:06 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 30, 2022) — Know your purpose. Make good choices. Be yourself. Those were the predominant messages Saturday afternoon at the Youth EmpowerFete at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. Approximately 400 youth and parents crowded in front of the stage to hear from a variety of speakers, including Darrell “BFamous” Phillips, Dwayne “Difference Maker” Dupar, Dr. Keith “Skip” Fox and Pastor Sherian along with performers including Deezy2Exclusive, Soul Baby Groove, JayWillSpecial and Fredo Bang. Total attendance was estimated at 700. “I was here to add value to the youth in the City...
Friday, Apr 29, 2022 - 10:36 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 29, 2022) — A party atmosphere filled downtown Alexandria Friday night as musicians performed, patrons browsed rows of arts and craft vendors and an illuminated procession of artists weaved their way through the crowd at Alex RiverFete. Singer Meghan Linsey helped get the celebration started on the Main Stage. She was followed by Mary Griffin and then Texas Hill closed out the night with a rousing set of country favorites. P2K and Korey Broussard entertained fans at the Desoto Stage. Several hundred people filled the streets of downtown Alexandria enjoying the music,...
Friday, Apr 29, 2022 - 10:34 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 28, 2022) — A large crowd filled Third Street from DeSoto to Murray Streets Thursday night to enjoy live music and sample dishes from some of Alexandria’s favorite restaurants and food vendors as Alex RiverFete officially got underway with Dinner on the Bricks. Participating food providers include The Bentley Room, The Creole Cockpit, Diamond Grill, Café Desoto, Delish, Love & D’serts, Pamela’s Bayou in a Bowl, Uncle Willie’s 3 Fat Brothers, Royal Onion, Chrissy’s Cajun Kitchen and Bitty Bundts. “We came because we haven’t been out in two years, so it’s wonderful to...
Friday, Apr 29, 2022 - 10:33 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 27, 2022) — Volunteers working across the City of Alexandria reported collecting 54 bags of trash as an estimated 55 volunteers cleaned roughly 9.5 miles of roadways, drainage bayous and neighborhood areas as part of the Citywide Cleanup Day Saturday. “It was great to see so many people from all parts of town working together to beautify our home,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “We had children, business leaders, grandparents – everybody coming together for the betterment of our community. I thank everyone who participated in this wonderful event.” Groups...
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022 - 12:02 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 27, 2022) — Mayor Jeffrey Hall said he welcomes any inquiry from the City Council about police business following a request from City Council President Catherine Davidson. “We are reviewing the requests made by Ms. Davidson, and our administration will respond,” Hall said. “The men and women of APD are working relentlessly, sacrificing birthdays, anniversaries and other family time to protect our city every day. Nevertheless, if the City Council votes to conduct an investigation of APD, we welcome the conversation.” Hall said he has provided a letter in response to the...