Press Releases
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021 - 4:14 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 28, 2021) — The City of Alexandria continues to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state health officials and Gov. John Bel Edwards regarding measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. “Yesterday the Governor announced that he is easing restrictions regarding the statewide mask mandate,” Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall said. “We never issued a mask mandate for the City of Alexandria. We have, however, followed the Governor’s and health official’s guidelines and complied with the statewide mandate. In his latest order, the Governor...
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021 - 4:54 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 27, 2021) — Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall informed the Alexandria City Council Tuesday afternoon of his decision to veto the amended City Budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year that the Alexandria City Council adopted April 20. “The administration presented a comprehensive, fiscally responsible and balanced budget that covers what our employees manage every day to meet the needs of the entire city. The City Council chose to make ill-advised amendments to the proposed budget, and the amended budget they adopted violates our City Charter. Therefore, according to my charge to...
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021 - 3:39 pm
Program designed to get local students college ready and career focused Alexandria, La. (April 14, 2021) — The City of Alexandria, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College and the Louisiana Workforce Commission will present READY EXPO from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Youth and Teen Center located at 1801 Sylvester St. Per COVID-19 public safety guidance, attendees are asked to wear face masks and maintain proper distancing while inside the Youth & Teen Center. READY (Reaching Excellence And Developing Yourself) EXPO is designed to...
Friday, Apr 9, 2021 - 5:12 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 9, 2021) — The City of Alexandria will provide computers with internet access and assistance for residents to apply for the State of Louisiana’s U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program from April 12-May 28 at various community centers throughout the city. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is designed to provide emergency rental assistance to Louisiana residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental...
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021 - 4:57 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 8, 2021) — The City of Alexandria will host a Citywide Spring Clean event from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 24, encouraging area neighborhood groups to help pick up litter and trash throughout the city. “This is a great opportunity for local residents to come together to enhance the overall appearance of our community,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall. “I believe all residents want to live in a clean, attractive neighborhood. That doesn’t just happen – it takes a commitment from residents to maintain their own property and to work together with their...
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021 - 4:13 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 6, 2021) — Starting Wednesday, April 7, the Alexandria Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with last admission at 3:30 p.m. “The Alexandria Zoo will continue to operate with a modified guest experience,” explained Zoo Director Dr. Max Lakes. “The traffic flow will remain a one-way trail with the number of guests allowed into the zoo limited to eliminate crowding. Guests will continue to be asked to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet of distance from those outside your group.” Per Gov. John Bel Edward’s statewide...
Tuesday, Mar 30, 2021 - 12:19 pm
The City of Alexandria Customer Service Office, City Hall and other city offices and departments will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021, in observance of Good Friday.
ATRANS bus service will operate on its regular schedule.
The week’s sanitation schedule will run as follows:
• Monday, March 28 – regular pickup
• Tuesday, March 29 – regular pickup
• Wednesday, March 30 – Thursday’s pickup
• Thursday, April 1 – Friday’s pickup
• Friday, April 2 – close
No additional trash trailers will be put in place.
The City of Alexandria wishes you a safe and happy...
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2021 - 11:55 am
Alexandria, La. (March 23, 2021) — Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall and Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program Coordinator Desmona Johnson of the Alexandria VA Medical Center announced Monday morning that the City of Alexandria has been formally notified it has met all criteria for ending Veteran homelessness as defined by the United States Interagency Council on Homeless (USICH), HUD and VA Central Office. Ending Veteran homelessness means that a community has a comprehensive response in place that ensures homelessness among Veterans is prevented whenever possible, and/or Veterans are...
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021 - 12:36 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 17, 2021) — The National Weather Service forecast indicates Alexandria could receive severe weather this afternoon. Based on this morning’s forecast, central Louisiana is at a moderate risk, which is a 4 out of 5 risk level based on the National Weather Service scale. Risks include thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph or more, large damaging hail and the possibility of tornadoes. City of Alexandria officials are monitoring the storm and have crews ready to respond as needed. ATRANS bus service will be suspended at 1 p.m. in anticipation of high winds and operators will...
Friday, Mar 5, 2021 - 1:06 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 5, 2021) — The Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center is reopen effective immediately, according to Chief Operating Officer Matt Henry. “We are open under the Phase 3 guidelines,” Henry said. “We have ASH in here right now getting ready for a show next week. We are practicing all of the mitigation guidelines as prescribed, including face masks and social distancing.” Henry said the center has taken a number of steps to ensure compliance with the health guidelines for performing arts centers. Audience capacity is limited to 200 people, which Henry said allows for...